LGBTQ

CovertAction Bulletin: Culture Wars, U.S. Imperialism & Pride Month

Pride month is here in the U.S. It’s a time for LGBTQ people to celebrate, to build community, to honor our elders, and to continue the tradition of protest for recognition, safety and equal rights. In the face of “don’t say gay” laws, book bans, street harassment, attacks on trans athletes and drag shows and laws targeting trans healthcare and even families who provide gender-affirming care for trans children, Pride has a stronger meaning and spirit behind it this year...

The Horrors of Transitioning! Gender Transition Surgery: Dreams Turned to Nightmares

While young people are considered too immature to get a full, unrestricted driver’s license until age 18, “gender-affirming” sex hormone therapy can begin as early as 14; girls who want to become boys can get a double-mastectomy at the age of 15; and full sex reassignment surgery is available at age 17 or 18.

‘Drag Queen at Church?’: NYC Private School Holds Mandatory Drag Show in Chapel

Students at Grace Church High School in Manhattan are speaking out after they were forced to attend the school’s Pride chapel last April. Drag queen guest Jesse Havea, also known as Brita Filter, wrote that it was an honor to hear “the beautiful brave queer stories and songs from your students and faculty.”