[video]
[video]
Gay Scout’s Eagle Award Approved. After being denied his award for his sexual orientation, a local boy scout council approved Ryan Andresen’s application.
“I don’t think sexual orientation should enter into why a Scout is a Scout, or whether they are Eagle material,” said Bonnie Hazarabedian, a district review board member that signed off on Andresen’s application. “We felt without a doubt he deserved that rank.”
(via projectqueer)
[video]
“
Thirty-six percent (36%) of Latino/a transgender people reported having postponed care when they were sick or injured due to fear of discrimination.
El treinta y seis porciento (36%) de las personas transgéneros latinas/os dijeron haber pospuesto el cuidado medico cuando estaban enfermas/os o herida/o debido al miedo a la discriminación.
(Source: sobreviviremos, via projectqueer)
good:
DO: Build the History of the LGBTQ Movement: Contribute a Milestone to The Trevor Project’s Timeline
October is LGBTQ History Month and a time to celebrate all those who have contributed to the LGBT community and the movement toward equality. Share your suggestions for additional milestones with us at http://thetrevorproject.org/lgbtqhistory.
LGBTQ* Voting Infographics
Trans* Voting Guide
Why Are Public Schools Resisting the Need for Policies to Support Transgender Students? -
School districts are struggling when it comes to dealing with transgender students, thanks to the fact that more and more people are aware of this issue, and not all of them are handling the subject with grace. This has been highlighted by a recent case in the Nashua school district, where a third grade girl was forced to change schools, but the district apparently didn’t feel that a specific overall policy for handling trans students was necessary.
Whenever a trans student changes schools, I always want to know why, because the reasons can vary. Some students and their families actually opt for a transfer because they want to start with a clean slate, rather than being known as “the transgender people.” In that situation, they may meet with school officials and teachers beforehand to make sure the student’s gender is respected and to keep the process as seamless as possible.
In this instance, though, she transferred because she was being discriminated against, and disgustingly, the school at first resisted her transfer request. It wasn’t until an attorney from Gay and Lesbian Advocates and Defenders got involved that they grudgingly allowed her to transfer to a new school where she (hopefully) wouldn’t experience discrimination.
At her new school, she’s treated as who she is: a girl.
Cases where trans students are forced to change schools or districts are not at all uncommon, and they can come with hefty discrimination suits sometimes. Students may be bullied out of school by their classmates, but more commonly, it’s adults that are the problem. Especially on the elementary school level, most kids actually adapt very well to trans students; they haven’t had decades of socialization teaching them to hate and fear transgender people, and accept their classmates for who they are. Kids are a lot more open-minded than most people give them credit for.
(via projectqueer)
Spirit Day!
LGBTQ* Resources and Religious Sites
Graphic Above From:
You Know You’re A Queer Muslim When’s Tumblr
Following Text and Information from StarJack’s LGBTQ* Muslim Informational Site
(note from StarJack: This is a list of Internet / Online resources for Muslims who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, those questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity, and their partners, family, and friends. The point is to make these resources available, so please feel free to make links to this page. To help keep this list as complete and current as possible, please send an e-mail to report updates, defunct links, or new resources!
Disclaimer: I’ve looked at these sites and assume their bona fides, but really don’t have the means to check them out thoroughly. In some cases caution may be advisable.)Nation-specific Organizations and Websites:
This is a general list including GLBT Muslim groups in countries where Muslims are a minority and GLBT organizations in countries that are predominantly Muslim or have large Muslim minorities.
AlgeriaAbu Nawas
Alouen — in French and Arabic
Gay Algerie — in FrenchBosnia &Hercegovina
Bedayaa Organization for LGBTQI of the Nile Valley Area (Egypt & Sudan)Europe
Confederation of Associations LGBTQI European and Muslim
HM2F Homosexuels Musulmans de France
Cheraq Iranian Queer online magazine in Persian
Helem
Meem — for LBTQ Lebanese Women
Barra magazine Print and online magazine issued in LebanonRainbow Maldives a Facebook group
Kif-Kif Communauté des LGBT du Maroc
www.gaymaroc.net Gay Morocco — in FrenchThe Initiative for Equal Rights
Youths 2gether NetworkPalestineAswat — Palestinian Gay Women
Al Qaws (a project of the Jerusalem Open House)
Palestinian Queers for Boycott, Divestment, and SanctionsSGC Somali Gay Community, aUK-based website for GLBT Somalis everywhere
Freedom Sudan, the Sudanese LGBT Association
Bedayaa Organization for LGBTQI of the Nile Valley Area (Egypt & Sudan)
Syrian Same-Sex Society Network
GayDay Magazine The first gay magazine from Tunisia
Istanbul LGBTT
KAOS GL
AYILAR: Bears of Turkey
Pembe HayatUnited KingdomImaan
(via projectqueer)