On Monday, three female fire dispatchers working for the Jefferson Parish East Bank Consolidated Fire Protection Bureau filed suit claiming an ongoing practice of gender discrimination and retaliation at the […]
Category: Gender
UNO President John Nicklow Speaks Out Against Transphobic Posts on Social App
September 29, 2019On Sunday, September 29, University of New Orleans (UNO) President Dr. John Nicklow issued an official notice to students speaking out against what he called “hateful, offensive” posts that had […]
NOPD Celebrates Pride Month with Special Badge
June 21, 2019In a kind, if late gesture, the NOPD has debuted a special Pride-themed badge for officers to wear in support of New Orleans LGBT community
Louisiana College Professor Quits After School Covers Up Dean’s Misogynist Rant
June 11, 2019A professor at Louisiana College quit after the school attempted to cover up a misogynistic sermon delivered by the Dean of the School of Human Behavior.
Planned Parenthood Declares “A State of Emergency for Women’s Health in America”
June 4, 2019In response to the restrictive abortion bans being passed across the country, Planned Parenthood sent out a report declaring a Nationwide Public Health Crisis.
New Orleans City Council to Present Resolution Condemning Abortion Ban
May 31, 2019In response to the “heartbeat” abortion ban that Democrat Governor John Bel Edwards signed on May 30th, New Orleans City Council members Jason Williams and Helena Moreno will introduce a […]
Harriet Tubman $20 Redesign Not Coming in 2020
May 23, 2019The redesign of the $20 bill which was to feature Harriet Tubman will not be unveiled in 2020.
LGBTQ Military Groups Merge, form Modern Military Association of America
May 13, 2019Two LGBTQ military nonprofits have merged to form the Modern Military Association of America.
U.S. Successfully Removes Sexual Health From UN Resolution Aimed At Preventing Rape As Weapon of War
April 22, 2019The United States has threatened to use a veto against a United Nations resolution intended to prevent rape from being used as a weapon of war.
Gillette Faces Backlash After Promoting Body Positivity with Photo Post
April 13, 2019Gillette has once again stirred controversy – with this body-positive post on Twitter.
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