By Grace Marra There is a substantial amount of discourse within the LGBT community and just as much confusion among allies concerning what distinguishes bisexuality from pansexuality. A common explanation is based on the literal definitions of the prefixes: bisexuality is attraction to two genders, and pansexuality is attraction to all genders. This definition, however,… Continue reading The real difference between bisexuality and pansexuality
By Josue Bello On June 26, 2015, same sex marriage was legalized in the United States. To many, the law was a new hope, an opportunity to finally be happy and to have the equal opportunity of a future with someone without having to hide it. However, this wasn't the case for all communities. Smaller… Continue reading A community moving towards LGBT acceptance
By Talia Porter The United Nations, supposedly representing the values of each country and globalization, has taken its time to accept those in the LGBTQ+ community. I believe that the issue that the United Nations faces as it begins to more openly tackle is that due to the homophobic and transphobic nature of many of… Continue reading The LGBTQ+ community’s enduring struggle to gain rights through the UN
By Grace Marra This August, the decision of the state of Illinois to join California, New Jersey, and Colorado in mandating the inclusion of LGBT history in public school curriculums, starting in 2020, has sparked much debate. Some who oppose this new legislation argue that the time in history classes devoted to the historical contributions… Continue reading The importance of LGBT history in schools
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