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The Problem With Corporatization & LGBTQ Pride
The Problem With Corporatization & LGBTQ Pride

Following a month of Pride parades and festivals, with many more as summer draws to a close, let us, as part of the LGBTQ+ community, take time to critically analyze the role of corporate involvement in Pride festivities.

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LGBTQKevin HunttingJuly 22, 2018Pride, Pride Parade, Corporate sponsor, LGBTQ comunityComment
Tackling Loneliness In The LGBTQ+ Community
Tackling Loneliness In The LGBTQ+ Community

The question of loneliness and isolation has become an increasingly present one in the LGBTQ+ community, as statistics increasingly bring light to effects of loneliness on mental and physical health.

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LGBTQKevin HunttingJune 10, 2018mental health, loneliness, LGBTQComment
Transphobia in The Gay Community: Understanding Gender
Transphobia in The Gay Community: Understanding Gender

What is Gender?

Many sexual minorities also have difficulties reconciling differences in gender which, in turn, has led to divisive and prejudiced rhetoric.

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Kevin HunttingMarch 20, 2018Comment
Earning The Green Stripe: The Environment & The LGBTQ+ Community
Earning The Green Stripe: The Environment & The LGBTQ+ Community

The LGBTQ+ community is one among many that make up humankind on our vibrant planet. And, LGBT individuals often beat out heterosexual individuals in their beliefs concerning the environment and sustainability! 

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EnvironmentKevin HunttingFebruary 24, 2018LGBT, LGBTQ, Environment, Green Initiatives, climate change, homeless, environmental sustainability, save the environmentComment
Let’s Talk Intersectionality: Confronting Racism in the Gay Community
Let’s Talk Intersectionality: Confronting Racism in the Gay Community

Yes, racism does exist in the gay community - specifically for Asian Americans! Let's take a step forward by understanding the sociological factors behind it. And, then we can start an internal conversation among ourselves in order to create a more inclusive community. 

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FactsKevin HunttingJanuary 20, 2018Racism, Asian Americans, Civil Rights, LGBT, LGBTQ, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Pacific IslanderComment
International Same-Sex Marriage Rights
International Same-Sex Marriage Rights

2 dozen countries have legally recognized same-sex marriage. The Netherlands were the first to do so. Find out who were the most recent countries to do so.

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LGBTQ RightsKevin HunttingDecember 18, 2017International gay rights, Gay rights, LGBTQ rights, Same-sex marriageComment
The State Of Gay Rights Around The World
The State Of Gay Rights Around The World

10 countries currently have laws in place to punish homosexuals by death. See the entire map and story.

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LGBTQ RightsKevin HunttingDecember 18, 2017LGBTQ rights, Gay rights, MapComment
Alan Turing : World War II British War Hero Who Was Castrated For Being Gay
Alan Turing : World War II British War Hero Who Was Castrated For Being Gay

Alan Turing is considered to be the father of computing and artificial intelligence. But, did you know he was a World War II war hero? Find out more about this amazing man.

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LGBTQ, LGBTKevin HunttingOctober 19, 2017British, World War II, war hero, artificial intelligence, Alan Turing, computersComment
Two New Reports Human Rights Campaign
Two New Reports Human Rights Campaign

The HRC has recently published 2 reports on LGBTQ youth and their overall state of health. One report focuses specifically on Latino LGBTQ youth. 

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ReportsKevin HunttingOctober 18, 2017LGBTQ rights, LGBT, Latino, YouthComment
Consular Diplomacy & LGBT Rights – Lessons From Mexico
Consular Diplomacy & LGBT Rights – Lessons From Mexico

Mexico has pushed towards a more visible drive to bring LGBT issues to the consular agenda. See how and what they are doing to create more visibility.

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DiplomacyKevin HunttingOctober 16, 2017Mexico, LGBT, Consulate, Foreign Service, LGBTQ rightsComment
Ireland's First Openly Gay Prime Minister
Ireland's First Openly Gay Prime Minister
LGBTQKevin HunttingOctober 15, 2017Gay, Prime Minister, Ireland, LGBTComment
Infographic: History of LGBTQ Rights In Mexico
Infographic: History of LGBTQ Rights In Mexico

Check out our latest infographic that summarizes the history of LGBTQ rights in Mexico. Mexico legalized same-sex marriage in 2010, but do they have employment laws that protect LGBTQ individuals? 

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LGBTQ RightsKevin HunttingAugust 9, 2017LGBTQ rights, Gay rights, Mexico, InfographicComment
Infographic: History of LGBTQ Rights In the Netherlands
Infographic: History of LGBTQ Rights In the Netherlands

Check out our infographic that outlines the history of LGBTQ rights in the Netherlands. Did you know the Netherlands was the first country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage in 2001?

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LGBTQKevin HunttingAugust 9, 2017LGBTQ rights, Netherlands, Same-sex couples, Gay rightsComment
Scotland Plans To Include Gender Neutral Bathrooms in All Schools
Scotland Plans To Include Gender Neutral Bathrooms in All Schools

Scotland plans to introduce gender neutral bathrooms in all schools. 

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Kevin HunttingJuly 21, 2017Gender Neutral, Trransgender, Scotland, SchoolsComment
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