by Francesca Rome-Marie | Dec 1, 2022 | Marginalized Groups
The attack at Club Q, a staple in the LGBTQIA+ community in Colorado Springs, is a devastating tragedy. The facts surrounding the shooting are still evolving, but at least five people died, and 18 – 25 were injured. From 11:56 pm – 12:02 am Just before...
by Francesca Rome-Marie | Sep 29, 2022 | Marginalized Groups
ILGA-Europe’s 2022 Rainbow Map & Index ranks Italy at 25%, when 100% signifies “Respect of Human Rights, Full Equality.” This is far behind all other founding EU members and in the bottom third for LGBTQIA+ equality and protections. Tied with Georgia, Italy ranks...
by Francesca Rome-Marie | Jun 29, 2022 | Marginalized Groups
Pride Month (most commonly held in June) is a month dedicated to advocating for LGBTQIA+ rights, uplifting LGBTQIA+ voices, and celebrating LGBTQIA+ culture. Today, Pride takes many forms: parades, protests, drag performances, picnics, live theater, and memorials and...
by Francesca Rome-Marie | Jun 10, 2022 | Marginalized Groups
On Thursday, April 7, 2022, the legislature of Alabama, in which the Republican party has a majority, approved a bill that would make it a crime for doctors to prescribe hormone blockers or hormone replacement therapy to transgender children. The sentence for what is...
