Playboy has made history this month by featuring its first-ever transgender Playmate. The November 2017 Playmate is Ines Rau, well known as a fashion model with past credits including Balmain and shoots for Vogue Italia. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #Equality READ MORE HERE: http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2017/10/19/playboy-makes-history-with-its-transgender-playmate-french-model-ines-rau/
The first openly gay member of New York state’s highest court is being sworn in. Judge Paul Feinman will formally take his place on the Court of Appeals following a ceremony Wednesday in Albany. Feinman has been a judge for more than 20 years. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #Equality READ MORE HERE: http://www.lohud.com/story/news/local/2017/10/18/openly-gay-judge-sworn-nys-top-court/775171001/
Washington, DC had never seen anything like it. Nor had the world: The National March on Washington for Lesbian & Gay Rights, held October 14, 1979, almost 40 years ago, was truly groundbreaking. An estimated 75,000-100,000 people gathered with their queer brethren that. Some turned out to hear Allen Ginsberg, who read his poem “Song.” #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #Equality READ MORE HERE: https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2017/10/time-1979-100000-lgbt-people-took-washington-demand-civil-rights/
Steven Kirkland, who is an openly district court gay judge, announced he will run for state Supreme Court. “GREAT NEWS! I will be candidate for Justice, Place 2 of the Texas Supreme Court,” he announced on his website… READ MORE HERE #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender https://www.dallasvoice.com/gay-houston-judge-announces-run-for-texas-supreme-court-10244297.html
A pink-shirted Rep. John Lewis was celebrated with a hero’s welcome. Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed held court from atop a towering float. Two Democratic candidates for governor paraded down Peachtree, as did just about every contender for Atlanta office.
When I was in high school, my civics teacher complained that homosexuals “stole” the word gay. I have no idea why he was talking about that, but he’s not alone. To listen to some straight people, it’s like they think that all the gays got together one day and voted on a word to replace “homosexual.” #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender READ MORE ABOUT THIS STORY HERE: https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2017/10/gay-come-mean-homosexual/
In honor of LGBTQ History Month, HRC is releasing a series of blog posts that pay homage to the diversity and breadth of our community. Today, we are recognizing our international partners and fellow LGBTQ advocates from across the world. Their strength and courage to fight for LGBTQ rights, sometimes risking their lives to do so, is a solemn reminder of how dangerous the road to equality can be.
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