The relationship between the Catholic Church and the LGBTQ+ community has long been characterized by tension. As a sect of Christianity that prides itself on tradition and following what the Catechism decrees, the Catholic Church has been known to condemn homosexuality and same-sex marriage, failing to recognize the rights of LGBTQ+ people.
Oakland’s first LGBTQ Community Center is scheduled to open on Sept. 7 on Lakeshore Avenue. The opening of the center comes just days before the Oakland LGBTQ Pride Parade & Festival on Sunday, Sept. 10, in Uptown.
Some of the right wing commentators most desperate for attention blamed the Houston flood on its lesbian former mayor. Among them floating that brilliant theory was Ann Coulter. She, like the Rev. Bobby Jeffress of First Baptist, have been largely marginalized by mainstream media for their stupid comments and have learned that to get the attention they thrive on, they have to say stupider and stupider things.
The Illinois Legislature last week approved tax credits for donations to private school scholarships, but failed to protect vulnerable children and minority employees. Illinois must exclude from the scholarship program schools that discriminate against the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community. The new program prohibits private schools that avail themselves of the scholarships from discriminating on the basis of race, color, or national origin, but it does not include a mandate that they protect LGBT students and staff from discrimination.
“Double discrimination” and loneliness put bisexual individuals at “higher risk for poor mental health outcomes,” according to a recent study out of American University. The study compared the mental health of bisexual men and women to that of gay men, lesbians and heterosexuals.
History is full of lesbians and bisexual women who helped pave the way for us current lady-lovers. From 17th century queens and sword-slingers to 20th century movie stars and activists, here are some of our favourite famous trailblazers who enjoyed the company of women.
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