The Louisiana Legislature will head into a veto override session on Tuesday, after a majority of lawmakers declined to submit ballots that would have cancelled the veto session. Although Gov. Edwards vetoed 25 bills and portions of three pieces of budget legislation, it’s believed the three anti-LGBTQ+ measures will be at the core of this override session.
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Louisiana Congressman Introduces Federal “Don’t Say Gay” Bill
October 25, 2022Louisiana Congressman Rep. Mike Johnson introduced a bill that would prohibit the discussion of sexual orientation, gender identity, gender dysphoria, and any related subjects with children under 10 at any public or private institution that receives federal funds.
Top LGBTQ Articles Worth Reading
September 7, 2020The LGBTQ community or gay community is an organization comprised of gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and transgender people who unite under a common goal of fighting for their recognition and acceptance to society. The community was formed to acknowledge diversity in sexuality and individuality to counter stereotypic notions that different people have towards them. The community […]
The Rise of the Social Justice Warrior
July 24, 2020Today’s P.C. police have taken on a public mantle, and political correctness has taken on a new persona. These passionate people claim to represent the social conscience of our times, but are they taking things too far? In this post, we’ll explore the rise of the social justice warrior, and whether they are hurting […]
Louisiana Democratic Party on SCOTUS Ruling on LGBTQ+ Discrimination in the Workplace
June 15, 2020BATON ROUGE, LA – Monday, the Supreme Court issued a ruling that existing civil rights law bars discrimination against LGBTQ+ employees in the workplace. Louisiana Democratic Party Executive Director Stephen Handwerk released the following statement in response: “This is a historic moment in our long struggle for equality and justice for LGBTQ+ Americans. Today, the court clearly and […]
The Fight to Protect LGBTQ Workers: David Baldwin Speaks Out
September 24, 2019Big Easy Magazine interviewed David Baldwin about his case which helped set precedent, Baldwin v. Dept. of Transportation.
WWL Radio Tweets Homophobic Slur to Their Own Radio Host
September 10, 2019On Tuesday, September 10th the WWL Radio Twitter account posted a homophobic slur in response to Seth Dunlap, host of WWL Radio’s “The Last Lap.”
Drew Brees Records Video for Anti-LGBT Religious Organization
September 3, 2019On Thursday, August 29 the anti-LGBT religious group Focus on the Family released a video featuring none other than Saints star quarterback, Drew Brees.
Louisiana Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Takes Aim at Transgender Rights in New Ad
August 23, 2019The Louisiana Gubernatorial race is heating up. While Governor John Bel Edwards has enjoyed above average approval ratings throughout his tenure, his party affiliation as a Democrat makes him a vulnerable incumbent in a red state like Louisiana.The two Republican candidates know what they have to do and they are not holding back. In a […]
Alabama Mayor Apologizes for Suggesting Murder of Homosexuals
June 6, 2019Carbon Hill Mayor Mark Chambers has been forced to apologize for encouraging the murder of homosexuals, among others.
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