Space Force general admits she lets ‘anti-LGBTQ+ laws’ impact hiring decisions — resulting in ‘less qualified’ personnel
A top Space Force commander admitted last week that “anti-LGBTQ+ laws” are affecting hiring practices. Speaking at a Pentagon Pride event, Space Force Lt. Gen. Deanna Burt denounced “anti-LGBTQ+ laws” that force such laws to turn off eligible candidates on the grounds of personal or family circumstances. I accept that it may disappear. “More than […]
Anthony Bass cut by Blue Jays in wake of anti-LGBTQ+ controversy
Controversial relief pitcher Anthony Bass was named Friday by the Blue Jays after he came under fire for an anti-LGBTQ+ social media post. The move was in response to the Blue Jays returning Mitch White from the 60-day disabled list. In late May, Bass, 35, reposted a video on his Instagram story discussing “biblical reasons […]
Pentagon Officials Slam ‘Anti-LGBTQ’ Legislation at Pride Event
At an official Pentagon Pride Month event at the Pentagon on Wednesday, top defense and military leaders intervened in politics and denounced “anti-LGBTQ” legislation. “LGBTQ+ and other diverse communities are under attack simply because they are different. Hate for the sake of hate,” Gilbert R. Cisneros Jr., the Pentagon’s top civilian personnel officer, said at […]
Maren Morris: Anti-LGBTQ bills ‘incentivize us to turn on one another’
Country music star Maren Morris defends the LGBTQ community while pushing back against critics who ask her to stick to her songs. “I’ve heard the phrase ‘shut up and sing’ countless times. It’s always a cute little threat they like to say,” the “My Church” songstress said in an interview. Billboard magazine interview Published on […]
The cost of hate: Anti-LGBTQ laws are bad for business
So far in 2023, Over 491 Anti-LGBTQ Bills Implemented in local councils across the United States. Bills range from requiring teachers to tell parents if a student wants to be called by a different name or pronoun, to banning books and drag shows, to banning gender-affirming medicine for minors. The majority target the trans community, […]
LGBT Groups Demand Target Denounce ‘Anti-LGBTQ+ Extremism’
More than 200 LGBT groups have called on Target to replenish its “Pride” collection and speak out against “anti-LGBTQ+ extremism.” The Human Rights Campaign has joined forces with GLAAD, GLSEN and others to bring Target to scale back its Pride collection following public backlash against some of its controversial products such as Tuck Friendly. Issued […]
Gay rights group declares ‘national state of emergency’ over passage of 75+ ‘anti-LGBTQ+ bills’ in U.S.
The activist group Human Rights Campaign recently declared a “national emergency” for LGBTQ+ people after conservative lawmakers signed dozens of “anti-LGBTQ+ bills” across the country this year. “This year alone” the signing of “more than 75 anti-LGBTQ+ bills” prompted a state of emergency, prompting millions of LGBTQ individuals to stay vigilant and vigilant against political […]
Anthony Bass’ apology ‘first step’ after anti-LGBTQ+ post: manager
Anthony Bass’ apology wasn’t enough for Blue Jays manager John Schneider. The Toronto captain sparked an uproar Tuesday after Bass shared a video on his Instagram story Monday calling for boycotts of Target and Baglight amid an ongoing LGBTQ+ advocacy campaign. said he apologized to Schneider said Bass’ apology was “the first step” in finding […]
Chasten Buttigieg shares secret for ‘fighting back’ against anti-LGBTQ trolls
According to Chasten Buttigieg, the husband of U.S. Secretary of Transportation and former presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg, the best way to combat anti-LGBTQ rhetoric is to be yourself, be open and be happy. “I grew up listening to Tucker Carlson’s endless lines,” Chasten Buttigieg said Tuesday on the Daily Beast podcast. “New Anomaly” Ahead of […]
Kansas City man sentenced to nearly 22 years for anti-LGBTQ+ hate crime
A Kansas City man was sentenced Thursday to about 22 years in federal prison for committing a hate crime that shot and injured a teenager because of the victim’s sexual orientation, prosecutors said. Malachi Robinson, 25, shot 16-year-old Malachi Robinson eight times on May 29, 2019, pleading guilty in July to violating the Federal Hate […]