'In Midwestern schools, LGBTQ teachers face discrimination, hate and their own fears' & other Thur midday news briefs

In Midwestern schools, LGBTQ teachers face discrimination, hate and their own fears - Hate never really goes away. It simply hides until its power grows. Our job is always to beat it back and remain vigilant for when it attempts to grow again. 

Campaign Seeks to Support LGBTQ+ Rights in Red States​ - This campaign is needed. Don't desert our LGBTQ people in the red states. I happen to be one of them - South Carolina. 

Texas Democratic candidate compares gay opponent’s HIV status to gambling & drug addiction - Girlfriend, you know you were being tacky.

There are 7 out LGBTQ women players at the French Open, and 0 men - At one time, this would seem like an ugly stereotype. I think of it now as a positive show of power.