'California budget includes $3 million to train teachers about LGBTQ issues' & other Tue midday news briefs

California budget includes $3 million to train teachers on LGBTQ issues - I'd like to see more states do this even though I can just picture the religious right outrage.

Tireless mom becomes lawyer in her 40s just to fight for her trans daughter’s rights - Mama grizzlies do NOT play. 

These 15 Historical Examples Of LGBTQ Culture Around The World You Might Not Have Known About - A little history never hurts. 

Olympics committee backs transgender weightlifter, prompting criticism - Pissed off people need to get over it.