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Dec 10 2021
News
Joe Biden, Kamala Harris Tweets Backing Jussie Smollett Remain Up After Guilty Verdict
Democratic President Joe Biden and Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris have left up tweets expressing support for actor Jussie Smollett after he was allegedly a victim in a racist and anti-gay hate attack that occurred on January 29, 2019. However, on Thursday, a jury found that Smollett lied about the attack.
Biden's tweet reads, "What happened today to @JussieSmollett must never
NewsweekDec 19 2019
News
More Than 80 Polish Towns Have Declared Themselves 'LGBTQ-Free Zones'
The European Parliament has finally taken a stand against rising state-backed homophobia in Poland, where more than 80 towns have declared themselves “LGBTQ-free zones” amid a heated culture war over gay rights.
MEPs voted by 463 votes to 107 Wednesday in favor of a resolution condemning discrimination against LGBTQ people in Poland, and explicitly calling on the Polish government to
ViceAug 18 2020
News
‘Giant Warning’: Iowa State University Instructor Warns Anti-BLM, Pro-Life Views Are ‘Grounds For Dismissal’
An Iowa State University instructor’s syllabus warned students that anti-Black Lives Matter and pro-life viewpoints are “grounds for dismissal.”
Instructor Chloe Clark’s English 250 syllabus includes a “giant warning” advising students that only certain views would be permitted during her classes. “I take this seriously,” she notes at the end of the warning.
“Any instances of
The Daily CallerJul 08 2020
Analysis
Cancel culture: What unites young people against Obama and Trump
"Cancel culture", the term for when individuals or companies face swift public backlash and boycott over offensive statements or actions, has been an incendiary topic in the movements of recent years, whether relating to misogyny, race or homophobia.
To some, it's a new way to flag past wrongs. To others, it's an ineffective over-reaction in the court of public opinion. In the wake of
BBC NewsOct 04 2012
Opinion
Fight discrimination based on sexual orientation.
NOW is committed to fighting discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity in all areas, including employment, housing, public accommodations, health services, child custody and military policies. NOW is committed to educational efforts that combat the adverse effects of homophobia, promote positive images in the media and ultimately ensure civil rights protection for all. NOW
National Organization for WomenJan 28 2020
News
MoveOn calls on Sanders to renounce Joe Rogan endorsement
Progressive group MoveOn called on Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) to renounce the presidential endorsement of popular podcaster and comedian Joe Rogan.
The group, which endorsed Sanders in 2016 and is fueled by many of the same progressive activists who have backed the Vermont senator’s White House bid, called on Sanders to reject the endorsement over Rogan’s past discriminatory comments
The HillOct 24 2021
News
Protesters Gather at Netflix Office Amid Controversy Over Dave Chappelle Special
A group of protesters gathered outside one of Netflix Inc.’s NFLX 1.78% Los Angeles offices Wednesday to express anger over the streaming giant’s Dave Chappelle comedy special, as some employees released demands for management and staged a walkout.
In the special, “The Closer,” Mr. Chappelle made jokes and remarks regarding gender that many in the transgender community, including some
Wall Street Journal (News)Feb 11 2020
Opinion
Narrative busted: 'Homophobic' Trump fighting for record anti-HIV funding
The president of the Human Rights Campaign, Alphonso David, has called President Trump the “worst president on LGBTQ issues ever.” Yes, seriously.
But nobody else should take that claim seriously.
The 2020 Democratic presidential candidates have all echoed this tune, albeit with slightly less extreme language, decrying the Trump administration as supposedly hateful and homophobic
Washington ExaminerNov 25 2022
Perspectives Blog
What the Left and Right are Saying About the Club Q Shooting
On Saturday, Nov. 19, close to midnight, a 22-year-old suspect entered an LGBTQ+ club called Club Q in Colorado Springs, shot and killed five people, and wounded several more. Here’s how coverage of the shooting has differed on the left and right.
What the Left Is Saying Said Lauren Boebert and other conservatives spread anti-LGBTQ hate that contributed to the shooting Clare AshcraftNov 07 2022
Perspectives Blog
Who Editorial Boards are Endorsing in the 2022 Midterms
Major newspapers often offer endorsements when election season rolls around. AllSides is tracking notable 2022 midterm elections endorsements from some leading U.S. newspapers.
New York GubernatorialIn New York state’s gubernatorial race, the New York Post Editorial Board (Right) has endorsed Rep. Lee Zeldin (R) for governor, citing crime rates, corruption, taxes, school choice,
Clare Ashcraft