Marchers with Starbucks paraded through the iconic intersection of Hollywood and Highland during the annual Pride Parade in Los Angeles on June 12, 2022 (David Mcnew | Getty Images). Strikes have begun at certain Starbucks stores in Seattle, following a public dispute between the coffee giant and the baristas’ union over claims of the company …
Elon Musk has sparked a controversy on Twitter by declaring the word “cisgender,” or “cis,” as a “slur.” According to Merriam-Webster, “cisgender” refers to a person whose gender identity aligns with the sex they were assigned at birth. While it is generally accepted as a factual term, Musk’s stance is that it is a …
A federal judge has issued an order to halt the implementation of an Indiana ban on puberty blockers and hormones for transgender minors. The ban, which was set to take effect on July 1, was challenged by the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana due to concerns over its constitutionality. While the law’s prohibition on …
Tyler James Williams, known for his role as Gregory Eddie on the ABC comedy “Abbott Elementary”, recently addressed speculation about his sexuality on Instagram. In an article for the Los Angeles Times, LZ Granderson praises Williams for his response and sees it as a positive reflection of society’s evolving attitudes towards masculinity. Williams emphasized that …
The LGBTQ+ community’s Pride Month has been acknowledged by the White House through various initiatives, including hosting a celebration and prominently displaying a Pride flag on the White House facing the South Lawn. This flag, known as the Progress Pride Flag, features additional white, pink, blue, brown, and black stripes alongside the traditional rainbow colors. …
Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives pose for a photograph holding LGBTQ+ and Transgender Pride flags on the steps of the U.S. Capitol ahead of a vote on the Equality Act, Feb. 25, 2021. Tom Brenner | Reuters A federal judge in Florida issued a preliminary injunction that will permit three transgender children …