LGBTQ+ Leaders: A New Generation
June is Pride month–a time to recognize and celebrate the history, contributions, and accomplishments of the LGBTQ+ community. The movement has changed and evolved over the years, and so has its leaders, who include athletes, performers, activists, and more. Here, btw takes a closer look at a few of the members of the newest generation […]
Examining the Lavender Scare
(Note: This story discusses issues that might be upsetting to some readers, such as anti-LGBTQ discrimination and suicide.) June is Pride Month: a time to honor and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. But it is also a time to remember and reflect on important historical moments in the struggle for LGBTQ+ rights and equality. One such […]
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Pride Month 2022 June is LGBTQ+ Pride month. Across the globe, June will feature celebrations, parades, marches, festivals, and more. Pride began in 1970 to celebrate gender diversity. The month-long observation also raises social awareness about issues faced by the LGBTQ+ community. June was chosen to honor the Stonewall Uprising, which took place on June […]
The Origins of PRIDE Month
All around the world, June is celebrated as Pride Month. But how and when did this tradition begin? Pride Month remembers the history and achievements of the LGBTQ community. This week btw takes a closer look at the origins of Pride Month. Stonewall In the United States in the 1960s, there were no laws protecting […]
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Americans Approve of Same Sex Marriage Gallup released a new poll in June about same-sex marriage to coincide with Pride Month. The data shows that support for same-sex marriage in the U.S. is at an all-time high. According to the poll, which was released on Tuesday June 8, 2021, 70 percent of Americans now support […]
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Back to School? Whether you’re attending school remotely or in a hybrid in-person model, chances are this school year has been a different experience. It’s likely that even if you attend school in-person, your routine is different, and some events and extracurricular activities have been cancelled. You’re probably wondering when things ever will be back […]
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McBride Makes History In 2018, Danica Roem became the first openly transgender person to serve in a state legislature. This year, that ceiling was further broken by Sarah McBride, who has just become the first openly transgender state senator. This makes McBride the highest-ranking transgender person to hold political office in the United States. McBride, […]
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An Incomplete Count? btw and Election Central have covered the importance of the 2020 Census throughout this year. Census information is used to determine everything from how many social services resources a community receives, to how many seats a state will have in Congress. But getting a complete count of an entire nation is more […]
Bullying, LGBTQ Youth, and the Law
Bullying is a major problem in schools today. And it’s even worse for the LGBTQ community. Statistics show that LGBTQ youth are far more likely to be bullied than their heterosexual and cis peers. Here, btw takes a look at the extent of the problem as well as what can be done about it. How […]
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Chinese Drought Continues Northern China, especially Inner Mongolia, is facing its worst drought in history. The intense temperature and lack of rainfall over the past few months are causing more and more of the region to be taken over by desert in a process known as desertification. As of late May, roughly 120,000 people and […]