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“The world is getting better, and more people are understanding the construct of the gender binary, but we still have a ways to go.”
This #WomensHistoryMonth, we’re highlighting LGBTQ+ women trailblazers from history! First up is Ivy Bottini, writer, women’s rights activist, and one of the first out lesbian comedians.
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After working at Newsweek magazine in the 1950’s and “loving women, but not having any idea what to do with it,” she joined NOW where her activism shone through as the organization fought for women’s equality across the nation. She sparked important discussions on how feminism was a lesbian issue, and vice versa.
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In 1972, she developed her signature pro-woman comedy show, “Many Faces of Women,” to pave the way in showcasing the then-taboo topics of menstruation, contraception, lesbian dating, and more in a humorous way for the first time.
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Ivy passed away last week surrounded by loved ones. Honor her memory and watch how she became an activist for women’s and LGBTQ+ rights (and took control of the Statue of Liberty?!) at https://itgetsbetter.org/blog/initiatives/celebrating-ivy-bottini/
Thank you, Ivy! 🗽
Tomorrow August 24th is the last day for Australians to enroll to vote in a non-binding postal survey on marriage equality. Based on the results of the vote, the Australian Parliament will then vote on relevant legislation.
Half a million young people between the ages of 18-39 are missing from the electoral.
As such, MTV will be blacked out alongside PEDESTRIAN.TV, Broadsheet, VICE, Junkee, and FBi Radio, to remind & encourage those who have yet to enroll to do so.
In a joint statement, they’ve said, “marriage equality is perhaps the most important social fight we’ve faced in the last decade, so we’re doing just that.”
If you’re in Australia, you can enroll to vote here or update your details here.
Many Marry in Germany Following Marriage Equality Vote
Photos compiled by Mashable.
“The lower house passed the bill by a margin of 393-226 and the measure is expected to be put in place by the end of the year. The reform means same sex couples now have full marital rights, including child adoption. The German legal code has been updated to say ‘marriage is entered into for life by two people of different or the same sex.’“
Fascinating look at the life of Chi Chia-wei, whose case it was that led to the Taiwanese court declaring bans on same sex marriage unconstitutional.
He’s been fighting for LGBTQ rights for 30 years. He was the first person to publicly come out in Taiwan in 1986, during a time when the country was under martial law. When he submitted a request for gay marriage to be recognized, he was imprisoned.
Still, through immense passion and dedication, Taiwan is immensely close to marriage equality. The public largely says yes, and now so too do the judges.
“I never tire,” Chi said. “Every morning when I wake up, it’s like my first day of doing this 30 years ago.”
Texas goes long in attempt to pass “Bathroom Bill,” but leads to fumble.
The NFL blitzed the discriminatory policies proposed by the state of Texas, receiving wide approval amongst supporters of LGBTQ equality. According to the LA Times, if Texas passes a “bathroom bill” dictating which bathrooms transgender individuals may or may not use, the NFL warns that Texas will find future Super Bowls intercepted by other states’ stadiums.
Texas hosted this year’s Super Bowl & Lady Gaga concert.
We’re happy to announce that we’ve collaborated with our friends at the Trans Student Equality Resources to create this great infographic just in time for students going back to school.
Educate yourself on ways to make your school safer for you and your peers. Visit the ACLU Nationwide‘s LGBT Youth Resources for more information.
Marriage equality comes to Taiwan! Congratulations!
NHL Shuts Out Exclusivity, Designates LGBTQ Ambassadors for Each Team in League
After partnering with the You Can Play Project (a nonprofit dedicated to supporting LGBTQ athletes), the NHL has designated an ambassador for each of their teams who have agreed to act as champions for equality, diversity, and inclusion. As ambassadors, these players will be leaders in the locker room, fostering accepting environments for LGBTQ players on their team, along with acting as spokespeople in the fight against homophobia in sports.
Read the announcement from the NHL here.
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