John Cameron Mitchell on Hedwig, Caitlin Jenner and how ‘queer’ has changed.
The Guardian
Nic Holas chats to actor, writer, director John Cameron Mitchell who created the iconic films Hedwig and the Angry Inch and Shortbus. Mitchell is in Australia to perform at the Adelaide Festival. Read the article
The Inevitable rise of the gay Hooters
The New York Times
While gay bars may be facing challenging times around the world, one venue in New York is thriving, New York’s Boxers Bar is so successful they’ve opened several branches around the city and are expanding out into other regions. It’s a gay themed sports bar where the attractive barmen wear boxer shorts. Find out more.
Gay rights pioneer Dick Leitsich dies at 83
The New York Times
One of the first LGBTI rights group was The Mattachine Society. Dick Leitsich was a member of the group and in 1966, three years before the Stonewall Riots he took part in a protest movement that paved the way for recognition of LGBTI people. Back in 1966 it was illegal for a bartender to serve you alcohol if he knew you were gay, Leitsich and his friends challenged that law. Read the obituary.
In 28 US States teachers can still be fired for sharing their sexuality
Fox News
Texas is just one of 28 states in the USA where teachers can be fired for sharing their sexuality. Stacy Bailey is a teacher whop says that she was fired after a parent complained that their child had seen a picture of the teacher with her girlfriend, who has since become her wife.
Hundreds March in Toronto for Transgender Pride
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Pride marches have been around for decades, but since 2009 Toronto has celebrated their transgender community with a special Transgender Pride March. On Friday hundreds of people took to the streets for the annual event. In the last 12 months Canada has passed a series of laws which give greater protections to transgender people. Read the article.
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