December 2011
13 posts
School bans all mention of homosexuality →
gaywrites:
Rossville Christian Academy, a K-12 school in Tennessee, has banned the promotion of or association with homosexuality via speech or action, and one parent believes the move is targeted at one gay student out of 300 kids at the school.
The policy is legal because there is no state or federal law protecting against discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity, and...
Get ready, people!
The holiday party is tomorrow at Nick and Ananda’s house!
6:00-11:00PM.
Please bring any games you’d like to play, a white elephant gift (under $15) if you’d like to participate, a drink or food, and a good attitude!
Can’t wait to see you all there!
Thousands of T.O. students take anti-bullying... →
projectqueer:
(TRIGGER WARNING: suicide, anti-gay bullying)
Toronto students cheered, chanted and pledged to end school bullying at a raucous rally held at the Ricoh Coliseum on Thursday.
The day-long event featured 9,000 students from the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) and a series of motivational speakers, athletes and entertainers.
The rally was designed to spotlight bullying,...
Hey, guys!
If you get a chance over the break, you should try to purchase the book we’re all reading, Boy Meets Boy! It’s really short, so it should be no problem reading it. I’d really like to discuss it when we get back from the break if possible. (:
Gender-Neutral Equivalents to Boyfriend/Girlfriend
transcending-anatomy:
Obviously, this is an incomplete list.
Paramour
Significant Other/SO
Genderfriend
Lover
Sweetie/Sweetheart
Partner
Cuddle buddy
Soul mate
Steady
[name]friend
Mate
This is pretty cool. Check it out. →
Boston Globe Profiles Transgender Teen and Her... →
projectqueer:
The Boston Globe over the weekend profiled Nicole Maines and her twin brother, Jonas.
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WRITTEN IN THE STARS
knowhomo:
LGBTQ* Symbols, Slogans and Pride History
(Lesbian) STAR SYMBOLS
The Blue Star: used by lesbians in the mid-twentieth century.
Lesbians would often sport a blue star tattoo (five-pointed and often on their bicep). It was easily covered from certain passers-by and could be shown to others in-the-know.
The Gold Star: used within the...
Oh, look! An update! Super!
Hey, guys! Here are some of the Twitters I was suggesting you follow: http://twitter.com/#!/HRC http://twitter.com/#!/TheAdvocateMag http://twitter.com/#!/GayRightsMedia http://twitter.com/#!/freedomtomarry http://twitter.com/#!/DontLoseHopeNow http://twitter.com/#!/ItGetsBetter http://twitter.com/#!/TrevorProject http://twitter.com/#!/NOH8Campaign http://twitter.com/#!/allout...