Tag: international LGBT rights

Quickies: Going Home for the Holidays, Hopefully not to India, Maybe to Philly

By Jac

In Quickies

On December 21, 2015

Happy holidays from all of us here at Queereka! So many to choose from: Christmas, Hanuka, Solstice, Saturnalia, Newtonmas, Squidmas, Cthulhumas, or Festivus (for the rest of us). Let us know which you’re celebrating in the comments below! Surviving the Holidays while Trans – Being with family for the holidays can be a blessing or a curse. […]

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Quickies: Asylum for LGBT Refugees, Queer Youth Homelessness, Kink and Conscent

By Jac

On December 14, 2015

Obama Administration to Prioritize Asylum for LGBT Refugees – “There are no quotas that are set aside, but the process that we have implemented does prioritize the cases of those who have bee

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Quickies: Laura Jane Grace Interview, Ground Combat Open to Women, 2 Transgender Fairy Tales

By Jac

On December 7, 2015

Laura Jane Grace Talks About Being Trans in 2015 – “I’m not sure about a term like ‘unified trans community,’ as that’s starting to sound like a league of superh

Quickies: Terrorist Attack on Planned Parenthood, LGBT Refugees, New Trans Rights in Bolivia

By Jac

In Quickies

On November 30, 2015

Terrorist Attacks Planned Parenthood, Cites Selling of “Baby Parts” – The 57 year-old white male loner who murdered 3 people and injured 9 others at a Planned Parenthood in Colorado was taken alive by the police after a 5-hour stand off. Police maintain that the motive for the attack is unclear, but sources say the gunman’s […]

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Quickies: Portugal Gets Gay Adoption, Philly Gets All-Genders Bathrooms, Leelah Alcorn Memorial

By Jac

On November 23, 2015

“Portugal Grants Adoption Rights to Same-Sex Couples” – In addition to adoption rights, the new law will increase access to family planning services and reduce restrictions on aborti

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Quickies: Bi-Montly HIV Treatment, HERO Fallout, No Such Thing as Straight Women?

By Jac

On November 9, 2015

Bi-Monthly HIV Injection as Good as Pills – “A long-acting two-drug injection given once every eight weeks worked as well as three daily pills in suppressing HIV, the virus that causes AID

Quickies: Taiwan Pride, “Real Names” Update, Halloween Ignorance

By Jac

In Quickies

On November 2, 2015

Thousands Marched in Asia’s Biggest Pride: Taipei, Taiwan – “Nearly 80,000 supporters waved flags and placards, including some calling for marriage equality in downtown Taipei.” See link for pictures. Trans Columnist Replies to Germaine Greer – “I’m not trying to compete or be better than anyone, I’m just trying to be true to myself, my own woman. Transitioning […]

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Quickies: HIV Vaccine, Anti-LGBT Colonialism Holdovers, Body Diversity in Comics

By Jac

On October 19, 2015

HIV Vaccine Starts Human Trials – [Warning: Autoplay] “After years of research, a promising HIV/AIDS vaccine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine is moving into the critical hu

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