Announcement
Queer We Are Shop Will Soon Be Open
It's expected, or hoped, at least, the new Queer We Are Shop will launch before the next issue. The shop will open with nearly two dozen original t-shirts with more added each week. Hoodies, sweatshits and home goods are not far behind. Watch this space for more info.
News
A Gay Couple Was Just Awarded $100,000 After Being Denied a Marriage License | Them
The pair sought a marriage license in 2015 and were infamously denied by Kim Davis, a former Kentucky county clerk.
This police department is going to stop saying victims' genders so they can avoid misgendering - LGBTQ Nation
Ithaca, New York declares itself a safe haven for trans people - LGBTQ Nation
While New York State already has similar protections in place, the Council passed the bill in case state law ever changes...
Andorran Prime Minister Comes Out as Gay - Metro Weekly
Xavier Espot Zamora, the Prime Minister of Anddorra, is one of a handful of out LGBTQ world leaders.
Arts
GLAAD Says LGBTQ Representation is at an All-Time High - Metro Weekly
Representation of LGBTQ individuals in film is not where it needs to be, but according to one report, things are getting better.
Politics
Tennessee Elects Its First Transgender Official - Metro Weekly
Olivia Hill won a seat on the Nashville's Metro Council, making her Tennessee's first out transgender elected official.
Sports
School Board Renews Transgender Tennis Coach's Contract
A Pennsylvania school board voted to renew a transgender tennis coach's contract amid conservative-led objections to retaining her.