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Month: June 2022

NYC Pride Installation Helped Visitors Fax Anti-LGBTQ+ Lawmakers
28Jun By str8darNo Comments
Activism, Community

NYC Pride Installation Helped Visitors Fax Anti-LGBTQ+ Lawmakers

In an effort to flood anti-LGBTQ+ lawmakers with faxes relating to queer love & identity. Havas New York set up an installation that allowed NYC pride attendees to fax the legislators behind the 300+ anti-LGBTQ+ bills that have been introduced this year. This was done through a series of installations featuring QR codes that allowed visitors to fax different anti-LGBTQ+ legislators directly. Legislators are by law prohibited from turning off their fax machines.  The installation consisted of a series of billboards, each one featuring a different anti-LGBTQ+ bill along with a QR code with a call-to-action. NYC pride is one of the biggest LGBTQ+ celebrations in the world and with this installation Havas New York hoped to flood legislators and bury the bills. Each installation generat...
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Shooting Outside of Gay Bar Leaves 2 Dead
25Jun By str8darNo Comments
US, World

Shooting Outside of Gay Bar Leaves 2 Dead

Two killed and 21 injured in shooting targeting a gay bar in Oslo early Saturday. Norwegian authorities are investigating the shooting as a potential act of extreme Islamist terrorism. Oslo Pride which was scheduled for today has been canceled as a result of the shooting.  The attack began at 1:15 a.m. local time according to officials. Witnesses have stated that a man pulled out a gun from his bag outside of the gay bar and started shooting. This led people to either flee or throw themselves on the ground. Out of the 21 injured, 10 have sustained serious injuries. Police arrived on the scene and arrested the attacker who was armed with two weapons.  The suspect is a Norwegian national of Iranian descent. He was known to authorities as a potential radical Islamist since 2015 and has...
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Petition: Save Same-Sex Marriage
24Jun By str8darNo Comments
Activism

Petition: Save Same-Sex Marriage

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas said today that the court should reconsider rulings relating to same-sex marriage and contraceptives in a similar manner to Roe v. Wade. In a concurring opinion with today’s decision, Justice Thomas expressed that “in future cases, we should reconsider all of this Court’s substantive due process precedents, including Griswold, Lawrence, and Obergefell.” When referencing cases that guaranteed access to contraceptives and marriage equality, Thomas says that it’s the court’s duty to ‘correct the error’ established in those precedents.” We want to make a plea to the Supreme Court to protect marriage equality. Please help by signing this petition.
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Supreme Court Justice: Same-Sex Marriage Should Also Be Reconsidered
24Jun By str8darNo Comments
Politics, US

Supreme Court Justice: Same-Sex Marriage Should Also Be Reconsidered

In a historic decision today, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. This allows states to ban abortions and deviates from the courts tradition of respecting legal precedents. As a result of this, dozens of states are expected to ban abortions within the coming days.  Justice Clarence Thomas said on Friday that the court should reconsider rulings relating to same-sex marriage and contraceptives in a similar manner. In a concurring opinion with today’s decision, Justice Thomas expressed that "in future cases, we should reconsider all of this Court's substantive due process precedents, including Griswold, Lawrence, and Obergefell." Today’s decision rescinds the previous ruling that protected women's access to abortion up until 24 weeks of pregnancy. Also known as the point of ...
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Transgender Soccer Players Now Able to Choose Men’s or Women’s Team in Germany
23Jun By str8darNo Comments
Sports, World

Transgender Soccer Players Now Able to Choose Men’s or Women’s Team in Germany

In a groundbreaking decision, the German Football Federation has ruled that transgender, intersex and non-binary players now can decide whether they want to play for the women’s or men’s teams. Transgender soccer players in Germany will be able to start participating starting next season. The ruling will affect the youth, futsal and amateur leagues. The resolution was passed on Thursday and makes it clear that it is up to the players to decide when and if they decide to change teams. This ruling comes as politicians across the globe are passing legislation to restrict  trans-athletes in sports.  While FIFA currently is reviewing their regulations surrounding trans-athletes’ ability to participate. Other sports organizations have recently placed bans on their participation....
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Elon Musk’s Daughter Granted Gender & Name Change After Disowning Father
23Jun By str8darNo Comments
US

Elon Musk’s Daughter Granted Gender & Name Change After Disowning Father

Elon Musk’s transgender daughter was granted a name and gender change on Wednesday. While symbolizing her transition, the name change is also an effort to cut ties with her father. “Gender identity and the fact that I no longer live with or wish to be related to my biological father in any way, shape or form.”  Court records indicate that Musk’s daughters’ request was granted on Wednesday and her legal name now is Vivian Jenna Wilson. She is one of five children that Elon and Justine Musk had before splitting in 2008. Vivian filed the petition on April 18, not long after her 18th birthday.  It is unclear how much being trans has to do with Vivian choosing to distance herself from her billionaire father. In 2020, Elon Musk tweeted that although he supported transgender people, “...
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Andrew Gillum Indicted on Charges of Conspiracy & Fraud
23Jun By str8darNo Comments
Politics, US

Andrew Gillum Indicted on Charges of Conspiracy & Fraud

Former Florida gubernatorial candidate, Andrew Gillum is facing a federal indictment on conspiracy & fraud charges.  Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Justice revealed their 21-count indictment against him and his former campaign advisor Lettman-Hicks. The indictment accuses the two of illegally directing funds from Gillum’s campaign to Lettman-Hicks’ private company.  Gillum’s legal defense team denies the fraud & conspiracy claims. One of the charges Gillum is facing has to do with a 2016 trip to New York and the tickets he received to go see the play Hamilton. This comes as these were paid for by an undercover F.B.I agent posing as a developer saying that he wanted Gillum’s assistance with project approvals.  The scandal-ridden politician ran for governor of Flo...
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1 Killed & 1 Wounded in San Francisco Train Shooting near Castro Station
22Jun By str8darNo Comments
US

1 Killed & 1 Wounded in San Francisco Train Shooting near Castro Station

Subway shooting in San Francisco leaves one dead & one wounded near Castro station. Authorities have revealed that an altercation between two people on a San Francisco Muni train Wednesday around 10 a.m. led to the shooting. The second person that was shot is believed to be a bystander. The shooter exited the train when it stopped at the Castro station as the neighborhood is full of people celebrating Pride. No arrests have been made yet and police have said that it’s the first shooting they recall on the Muni train. 22 homicides have been committed in San Francisco this year thus far according to The San Francisco Police Department’s crime dashboard. The killing comes less than a month after Daniel Enriquez was killed on the Manhattan bound Q-train in New York city. The Golden Sac...
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LGBTQ+ Palestinians to be Granted Work Visas in Israel
22Jun By str8darNo Comments
US, World

LGBTQ+ Palestinians to be Granted Work Visas in Israel

Israeli authorities ruled this week that Palestinians experiencing LGBTQ+ discrimination now will be granted visas to work in Israel. The Committee for Foreign Workers discussed the need for LGBTQ+ Palestinians to be able to work in Israel this Monday. Previously, LGBTQ+ Palestinians with discrimination claims have been granted permits allowing them to live in Israel because of “welfare needs.” The decision seeks to create a path for LGBTQ+ Palestinians living in Israel to have financial independence. The committee’s meeting included testimonies from LGBTQ+ Palestinians who spoke on the discrimination they have faced in Palestinian territories. Palestinian citizens are confined to living and working in the Gaza strip and the West Bank. Consensual “same-sex activity” between males is cr...
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Game of Thrones Actress: “I Thought Arya was Queer”
16Jun By str8darNo Comments
Entertainment

Game of Thrones Actress: “I Thought Arya was Queer”

‘Game of Thrones’ star Maisie Williams who played Arya Snow on the show recently revealed that she believed her character was queer.  While the hit show Game of Thrones wrapped in 2019. Its shocking plotlines and multidimensional characters still have fans talking about the show. Which is why the cast still regularly gets asked about the series when doing press.  In a recent interview with Teen Vogue, Williams opened up about the show's astonishing plot twists. She revealed that scene on the series that had been the most shocking for her was her sex scene. In the shows’ 8th season, Arya and her male travel companion Gendry have sex.  According to Williams, the scene was the most shocking one to her because she thought her character was queer. In a 2019 interview wi...
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