“’Historically, marketplaces have been [a] way people find and reach each other and meet,’ Hadley said. ‘To have that solely for the queer community has been really special [and] has been a wonderful event to spearhead and create for those communities.'”
International Transgender Day of Visibility
The annual holiday celebrates trans people while acknowledging the ongoing struggle for equality.
While justices weigh marriage equality decisions, Butler community members speak out
As the Supreme Court reevaluates the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act, the potential legalization of same-sex marriage has spurred debate on marriage equality across the nation. Members of the Butler Alliance, a student organization advocating the tolerance of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community, observe the importance of the Supreme Court’s decision. “A lot…
OPINION | Day of Silenc should change tactics
This Friday is the national Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Day of Silence. The Day of Silence is a nationwide protest of anti-gay bullying and institutionalized discrimination. While the protest has good intentions, the Day of Silence needs to review its tactics. The activists need to speak up. The Day of Silence is sponsored by a…