When Scott Poll signed up to join Canada’s armed forces in 1989, he couldn’t let it be known he was gay. Why? Because it was illegal in 1989 to be a gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender armed forces member. In fact, it was not until 1992 that the rule was changed and LGBTQ members could be, well, straight about their sexuality.
Transgender service members are sending a message on the MTV Video Music Awardsred carpet. A group of transgender military members and veterans walked the red carpet at the annual award show on Sunday with leaders of GLAAD and SPARTA, an LGBTQ service members and veterans group.
Caitlyn Jenner was ambushed by a trans woman over her support of Donald Trump. The reality star, 67 was attending the Trans Chorus of Los Angeles on Saturday night when she was confronted by Ashlee Marie Preston. The activist and journalist found it ‘ridiculous’ that Caitlyn – a trans woman herself – allegedly continues to support Trump after he authorized banning trans people from serving in the military on Friday.
BBC star Colin Jackson has come out as gay. The former British Olympian and BBC sporting star, 50, revealed his sexual orientation during an interview on Swedish television. Having previously denied speculation about being gay, Colin made the brave move of coming out during an interview with SVT, conducted by former female highjump-star Kajsa Bergqvist and longjumper Peter Haggstrom, for the series Rainbow Heroes.
A recent Reddit thread asks: “Bisexuals who have dated both men and women, what are some differences you’ve noticed?” And the responses are quite interesting. Let’s take a look and what people said… When it comes to sex, most bisexuals agree that it’s easier getting laid with the menfolk:
For as long as there have been gay people in gay bars, there have also been straight people in gay bars ― and their presence has created quite a bit of controversy. Recently, several thought pieces and Twitter threads about why it either is ― or isn’t ― problematic for non-queer people to visit and enjoy queer spaces have made the rounds on the internet.
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