November 18, 2022 by V Leigh

There are not two sides to the Holocaust–and no, libraries do not have an obligation to “both sides” in their collection. That, plus this week’s book censorship news:

A doughnut shop in Tulsa, Oklahoma, was firebombed after the business hosted an art show that featured drag queens https://t.co/RJyiRAZMA8 pic.twitter.com/1xTo9qQI2p
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) November 3, 2022

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Librarian Amanda Jones, who stood up against censorship and faced defamation from two right-wing groups, lost her initial court case. But she’s filed a new motion, and has a new trial date.

The story + how to help this librarian: https://t.co/PSd1yoKypx
— Buttered Jorts (fka kelly jensen) 🐱🐰 (@veronikellymars) November 1, 2022

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🔥🔥 MUST-WATCH: “I’ve never been sexually assaulted at a drag show, but I have been at church. TWICE! The men told me it was MY fault.”

MAURY COUNTY library board – local mom rips homophobe County Commissioner Aaron Miller, whose ignorant hate chased out the library director📚 pic.twitter.com/D6HrzugANN
— The Tennessee Holler (@TheTNHoller) October 27, 2022

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‘The library is no place for our kids to learn about things like this’: Parents demand Abilene library remove 26 books https://t.co/CXbyAq1gzr
— —I DISSENT— (@ckthelibrarian) November 11, 2022

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There are not two sides to the Holocaust–and no, libraries do not have an obligation to “both sides” in their collection. That, plus this week’s book censorship news: https://t.co/0xPQQw7B5H
— Book Riot (@BookRiot) November 11, 2022

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September 9, 2022 by V Leigh

New laws in Florida have many educators facing fear and confusion. In the first weeks of school, teachers were asked to take down stickers showing support for LGBTQ students and, in at least one case, to remove rainbow colored paper from a classroom door.

Students at Grapevine High School have staged a walkout. A few days ago, the Grapevile-Colleyville School District voted to essentially ban trans teachers from the classroom, ban the word transgender, pull all lgbtq+ books, and ban pronouns (figure that one out).

Solidarity! https://t.co/NQ8D76IcXE
— Erin Reed (@ErinInTheMorn) August 26, 2022

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Rochester overwhelmingly rejects Sen. Jim Gray’s proposed book ban. “There has never been a community that banned books that we didn’t look back on as the bad guys.” #NHPolitics https://t.co/GbxDTgD3ni
— David Meuse (@JdmMeuse) September 7, 2022

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Librarians across my state (Missouri) are reporting patrons coming in with lists of books they want to ban or want to judge whether they are “appropriate”. What all these lists have in common is authors or subjects that do with POC or LGBTQ+. The agenda is crystal clear.
— Scott Bonner (@ScottyBonner) September 2, 2022

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NEW: In July, Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta confirmed that slandering LGBTQ people as “groomers” violates their ban on hateful content. But in the months since, they’re continued to directly profit off paid content promoting the slur: https://t.co/6WrSaFRSmd
— Ari Drennen (@AriDrennen) September 6, 2022

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“Texas school district bans pronoun use, limits restrooms transgender students can access” by @chron https://t.co/TCgQcMs8yS
— glenn robinson (he/him) (@glncv) August 25, 2022

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#Mich. town yanks #library’s funds over #LGBTQ book ‘#GenderQueer’ – https://t.co/xtQvHHVjdC
— Dc Slumdog (@DcSlumdog) August 27, 2022

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New laws in Florida have many educators facing fear and confusion. In the first weeks of school, teachers were asked to take down stickers showing support for LGBTQ students and, in at least one case, to remove rainbow colored paper from a classroom door. https://t.co/mYLZbpsbeH
— The New York Times (@nytimes) August 27, 2022

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June 21, 2022 by V Leigh

The rising tide of anti-LGBTQ+ hate in our country is reprehensible. #PrideMonth

White supremacy is a stain on our nation and the greatest domestic terrorism threat we face.

We must fight back by standing up to hatred and racism wherever we see it.https://t.co/PnLn06BKJF
— Rep. Pramila Jayapal (@RepJayapal) June 13, 2022

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The planned extremist attack on the LGBTQ+ community was to occur the day before the 6-year mark of the mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub, a hate-motivated, anti-LGBTQ+ act of gun violence that killed 49 people in Orlando, Florida, and wounded 53 others.https://t.co/BrobFElzVP
— Shannon Watts (@shannonrwatts) June 16, 2022

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Preacher Riles Up Church To Kill Gay People https://t.co/FDEHN14wIE via @YouTube
— glenn robinson (he/him) (@glncv) June 14, 2022

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Six years ago today, a gunman walked into Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, and murdered 49 people. Below are the names, ages, and pictures of the 49 who lost their lives on that day. May all their memories be a blessing and may they all rest in peace.
— Theo ✡︎ טוביה ☭ 🏳️‍🌈 (@jewish_activist) June 12, 2022

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🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈In North Baltimore, neighbors are distributing 300 LGBTQ Pride flags right now to blanket the community after a flag and decorations were burned and homes destroyed in fires. No motive determined yet but residents are sending a message hate will not be tolerated. @wjz pic.twitter.com/FtUXVgWqtB
— Mike Hellgren (@HellgrenWJZ) June 16, 2022

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Neo-fascists and far-right hate groups are getting bold this Pride Month — and it’s probably not gonna stop any time soon. pic.twitter.com/UII2fSZJrx
— The Recount (@therecount) June 16, 2022

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One of the reasons I hate the phrase “culture war” is that it makes it sound like the stakes are just what’s on TV or something. The right wing rhetoric and laws targeting queer people are leading directly to attacks on pride marches, arson, and bodily harm.
— Read Wobblies and Zapatistas (@JoshuaPotash) June 16, 2022

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My middle grade Pride Month display was stolen tonight and this threatening letter was left by the thief. I’m so upset. pic.twitter.com/AQ8MFgkDNx
— alex (they/them) 🏳️‍⚧️ (@belugabiscoll) June 17, 2022

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If you can’t see how the burning of buildings, spraypainting of slurs, storming of libraries and pride events, the harming of LGBTQ+ people, the state-sponsored taking of our children, map onto other rises of genocide in history, I don’t know what to say.https://t.co/7RqvKUrpmZ
— Erin Reed (@ErinInTheMorn) June 16, 2022

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This weekend’s library Drag Queen Story Hour, intended as a celebration of Pride Month for kids in the East Bay town of San Lorenzo, was targeted by alleged Proud Boys who shouted hate speech.https://t.co/u7dNmjMdMp
— KQED (@KQED) June 13, 2022

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Think words don’t matter?
Calling LGBTQ “pedos” and “groomers” and saying they’re “indoctrinating your children”, doesn’t trigger hate?
Think fear-mongering and manufactured culture-wars is just politics?

31 White Supremacists were arrested en route to attack a #Pride Parade. pic.twitter.com/G2Tg8YAoFf
— Ana Navarro-Cárdenas (@ananavarro) June 13, 2022

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The rising tide of anti-LGBTQ+ hate in our country is reprehensible.

LGBTQ+ Americans deserve the right to exist as their authentic selves without fear, during #PrideMonth and always. As a member of @LGBTEqCaucus, I’m committed to fighting for that right.https://t.co/yRvmQbMdPo
— Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (@RepBonnie) June 17, 2022

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March 17, 2022 by V Leigh

Anti LGBTQIA+ Policy across America

ICYMI: my latest newsletter breaks down why Rick Scott’s “11 Point Plan to Rescue America” amounts to an attempt to drive trans people out of public life https://t.co/ldJAuG9eXd
— Parker Molloy (@ParkerMolloy) March 1, 2022

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Disney workers are staging a series of walkouts to protest Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill. Employees demand the company take a stronger stance against the GOP-backed legislation that bans discussions of sexuality and gender identity in schools. https://t.co/7xPjy7DTOU pic.twitter.com/7vLWrcylk4
— Democracy Now! (@democracynow) March 16, 2022

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BREAKING: Hanover school board voted 4-3 to bring in an anti-LGBTQ hate group to make policy decisions about how transgender students should be treated.

Trans youth in Hanover: You are loved. You belong. We will be fighting alongside you. @EqualityVA
— ACLU of Virginia (@ACLUVA) March 9, 2022

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A friendly reminder that policy like the “Don’t Say Gay” bill in Florida and the anti-trans directive in Texas won’t stop kids from being queer–it will just force them into hiding.

My latest piece, live today @msmagazine https://t.co/C4j0oEVi0o
— Natalie Schriefer (@schriefern1) March 16, 2022

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Stitt speaks on behalf of “God” about how to make the world a horrible place for trans people. https://t.co/yzkgwlLfJ5
— them. (@them) March 15, 2022

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Actor and advocate @TheBrianMichael calls on all of us to rally against the anti-trans bills spreading across the country in his speech during the @HRCLosAngeles Dinner. pic.twitter.com/u8RSHyRmlP
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) March 16, 2022

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In situations like the abhorrent Texas anti-trans crusade, liberals like to say the cruelty is the point. But in reality, winning elections and protecting elite interests is the point — and transgender kids and their families are caught in the crosshairs. https://t.co/eIKgrptEl8
— Jacobin (@jacobin) March 9, 2022

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Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill is a sweeping gag law that seeks to erase LGBTQ families from the classroom.

But its proponents keep lying about what it actually says. So I invite you on a journey into the text, with a brief grammar lesson along the way. https://t.co/DVaLh0CFKl
— Mark Joseph Stern (@mjs_DC) March 15, 2022

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December 6, 2020 by V Leigh

This is governmental violence against trans people

Laverne Cox targeted by transphobic attack in Los Angeles https://t.co/JlHBdcSnec
— The Guardian (@guardian) November 30, 2020

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This is utter garbage. I’ve already explained why this view is wrong and won’t be doing it again. pic.twitter.com/Aana3h6kbr
— Katelyn Burns (@transscribe) December 6, 2020

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The Guardian and the Observer’s editorial pages wave the flag for transphobia. These papers claim to be the voice of progressive views, they are not. They’re not even as progressive on trans rights as former Conservative Prime Minister 🙃
— Benjamin Cohen (@benjamincohen) December 6, 2020

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The Observer view on the high court’s ruling on puberty blocking drugs for children | Observer editorial https://t.co/baBbPxlMfY
— The Guardian (@guardian) December 6, 2020

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This is governmental violence against trans people.

This is a direct assault on all of our liberties, even us who live out of the United Kingdom.

This is a war against us that will kill the most vulnerable and youngest and innocent among us.

Blood is on the hands of TERFs.
— Erin, wishing for snow (@ErinInTheMorn) December 3, 2020

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Welcome Elliot!! Much Love #TransRightsAreHumanRights https://t.co/vFrpJP7lxU
— Cheri DiNovo (@CheriDiNovo) December 1, 2020

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Today’s good day. We met Elliot Page, and his courage will undoubtedly inspire/lift others and increase visibility for the transgender community. Sadly, this being the internet, the transphobia in the comments is real. Please don’t suffer alone. #TransRightsAreHumanRights 💙💗💙 https://t.co/WYYaFqsps6
— Rahul Kohli (@RahulKohli13) December 1, 2020

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Lush admits donating thousands to anti-trans pressure group Woman’s Place UK https://t.co/hEV5G4WXZf
— PinkNews (@PinkNews) December 1, 2020

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September 25, 2019 by V Leigh

Tweets from Bi Visibility Day

"Every year I grow to understand myself, my desires, my needs and my dreams in a relationship a little more." https://t.co/AfYPV1ZB48

— Teen Vogue (@TeenVogue) September 24, 2019

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It takes courage to be visible, especially as our country grapples with a crisis of belonging that disproportionately affects the LGBTQ+ community. I want everyone celebrating #BiVisibilityDay to know that we see you, we are with you, and you belong.

— Pete Buttigieg (@PeteButtigieg) September 24, 2019

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You can still be fired, denied a home, barred from adopting a child in America because of who you love. On #BiVisibilityDay, we must not only fight to pass The Equality Act, but to ensure equal treatment for every single person in our country.

— Beto O'Rourke (@BetoORourke) September 23, 2019

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Bisexuals are the largest group within the #LGBTQ community. Today and every day, it’s important for the world to see them, hear them, and support them. 🌈 #BiVisibilityDay pic.twitter.com/ocwmXlnFYj

— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) September 23, 2019

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Bisexuals are the single largest group within the LGBTQ community, but they are frequently erased.

We need to make sure that bisexual voices are heard and bisexual folks are supported and protected.#BiVisibilityDay pic.twitter.com/wMpq7D8HFk

— Julián Castro (@JulianCastro) September 23, 2019

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A'ight since it's #BiVisibilityDay
Here's some facts:

-Bisexuals aren't promiscuous
-Bisexuals don't have to pick a side
-Dating a guy doesn't make you less bisexual
-Bisexuals aren't experimenting
-Bisexuals aren't cheaters
-Not all bisexuals do threesomes

STOP INVALIDATING US

— 𝚆𝚒𝚝𝚌𝚑 𝙷𝚊𝚣𝚎𝚕 ♡ (@SLYTHXRINVRO) September 23, 2019

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Happy #BiVisibilityDay! Your sexuality is valid and it doesn’t change depending on the gender of who you’re in a relationship with. #SignOfResistance by Anna Broges (IG: @annabroges) pic.twitter.com/VlC71NJLtK

— Women's March (@womensmarch) September 23, 2019

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January 31, 2018 by V Leigh

Trump’s presidency and administration have now adopted a broad anti-LGBTQ agenda — one that has gone after LGBTQ workers, troops, and even patients.

Trump to introduce new rule protecting health workers who refuse to perform abortions, treat trans patients: https://t.co/BruNHvPCRw pic.twitter.com/iUCpmo61u8

— The Hill (@thehill) January 18, 2018

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I really don’t think it can be overstated how scary this is for trans people. Again, this isn’t just for transition-related procedures, but for the ability to refuse treating trans people for *anything* (broken leg, strep throat, cancer, heart attack) https://t.co/pzQAvM2xKA

— Parker Molloy (@ParkerMolloy) January 18, 2018

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"Trump’s presidency and administration have now adopted a broad anti-LGBTQ agenda — one that has gone after LGBTQ workers, troops, and even patients." https://t.co/OUuXhlzRSW

— Southern Poverty Law Center (@splcenter) January 23, 2018

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September 19, 2017 by V Leigh

Georgia Tech student-activist, Scout Shultz, shot dead by campus police

The president of GA Tech's Pride Alliance was shot and killed by police.https://t.co/zbyJTjtmzF

— Emily G, Cville. (@EmilyGorcenski) September 17, 2017

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Georgia Tech student fatally shot in the heart by campus police officer who ”overreacted,” lawyer says https://t.co/8HcVKFAPKP pic.twitter.com/k0uacOViA5

— CNN (@CNN) September 18, 2017

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Scout Schultz's father to police: “Why did you have to shoot?" https://t.co/v7IQDVncPT

— BuzzFeed News (@BuzzFeedNews) September 18, 2017

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The memorial where Ga Tech student Scout Shultz was shot and killed still stands. Students will hold a vigil tonight at 8pm #MorningRushATL pic.twitter.com/jrGyJdxqNI

— Christie Ethridge (@ChristieOnTV) September 18, 2017

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August 23, 2017 by V Leigh

Anti-LGBTQ Roundup

Anti-LGBT Roundup of Events and Activities 8.2.17 – Southern Poverty Law Center https://t.co/K7KsAP10EE

— Hatewatch (@Hatewatch) August 2, 2017

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#TeeTeeDangerfield is the 16th known #transgender person murdered so far in the US in 2017. https://t.co/fZHxxAbUmd

— SPLC (@splcenter) August 2, 2017

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In filing a brief saying the #CivilRightsAct does not protect LGBT workers, the administration panders to anti-LGBT extremists. pic.twitter.com/cA6BTtdWFp

— SPLC (@splcenter) July 27, 2017

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March 20, 2017 by V Leigh

At #LGBTQ community centers across the nation, a spate of hate incidents in February and March #ReportHate

“At #LGBTQ community centers across the nation, a spate of hate incidents in February and March” #ReportHate https://t.co/Udc69JXoMA

— SPLC (@splcenter) March 14, 2017

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A horrible, transphobic bathroom bill just cleared a major hurdle in Texas https://t.co/yKH2P7Vpcu

— SPLC (@splcenter) March 16, 2017

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There are not two sides to the Holocaust–and no, libraries do not have an obligation to “both sides” in their collection. That, plus this week’s book censorship news:

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New laws in Florida have many educators facing fear and confusion. In the first weeks of school, teachers were asked to take down stickers showing support for LGBTQ students and, in at least one case, to remove rainbow colored paper from a classroom door.

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The rising tide of anti-LGBTQ+ hate in our country is reprehensible. #PrideMonth

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