Stranded Stories Sunday 6/9/24
Hi all,
Thank you so much for reading this newsletter, it really does mean the absolute world!
This week is just a little different. It was a very hectic week and I didn’t have time to dedicate to this newsletter, but I don’t want to just wait until next week to post, cause there are a lot of stories this week.
So here are some of the stories I think yous should know about that have been stranded in my tabs this week.
I hope you take the time to at least read some of these stories, if not all, but the fact that you’ll know they happened in the first place still matters.
India's prime minister, humbled by voters, is sworn in again June 9, 2024 (NPR)
Kyiv shoots down clever idea for a safe Pride March amid Russian war June 7, 2024 (LGBTQ Nation)
Missouri transgender student awarded more than $4 million in discrimination case June 4, 2024 (STLPR)
150,000 celebrate Pride Parade despite backlash June 1, 2024 (The Korea Times)
Local drag queen story time achieves Guinness World Records title June 3, 2024 (Philadelphia Gay News)
“God Hates Flags” The Colorado GOP’s mass email for Pride Month attacks “godless groomers” who want to “harm our children.” June 3, 2024 (Kyle Clark 9NEWS Denver - Threads)
This couple organized their small town’s first Pride to make it safer for their growing family June 3, 2024 (LGBTQ Nation)
US pediatricians reverse decades-old advice against HIV-positive mothers breastfeeding May 20, 2024 (AP)
'Oldest gay bar' loses licence after raid May 28, 2024 (BBC)
UK Secretary Uses Emergency Powers To Criminalize Possession Of Puberty Blockers May 31, 2024 (Erin in the Morning)
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 29; Title 36; Title 37; Title 39 and Title 68, relative to prohibited medical procedures. June 3, 2024 (TN Legislature)
Princeton cancels Pride May 31, 2024 (Dallas Voice) [Please note, this is not about the university)
100% Pure Love Featuring Cara Delevingne and Jeremy Pope | Calvin Klein Pride 2024 May 31, 2024 (YouTube) [Just a bit of fun TikTok would DEFINITELY not approve of)
Michigan nonprofit organization offering free hugs during Pride Month June 3, 2024 (CBS News Detroit)
And of course I have to give you the TikToks I did make (since no one is really seeing them anymore) and the sources I used to find that information
Cecé Telfer’s Make It Count is a MUST Read
A lifeguard is suing LA county because he saw a pride flag during work
Lifeguard who took down Pride flags at beach sues L.A. County over religious discrimination - May 29, 2024 (LATimes)
14 Pride banners were torn in Poulsbo Washington
Poulsbo police investigating after nearly all downtown LGBTQ+ pride banners were vandalized
https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-poulsbo-prides-inclusive-initiatives
The right to contraception act failed in the senate
IOC portrayal guidelines for trans athletes
Trans girl in Hopkins MN was attacked in boys’ bathroom
https://blog.duolingo.com/lgbtq-representation-in-duolingo-stories-and-characters/
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2024/06/duolingo-removes-lgbtq-content-for-russian-users/
Even with just links, this is a pretty long post.
I really hope you learned something, even without my commentary.
See you all next week for a more complete newsletter!