Day: September 7, 2015
Russia’s Transgender Community Struggles for Acceptance
There is no Russian equivalent of Caitlyn Jenner, whose transition from former Olympic athlete Bruce has been documented in both the mainstream and tabloid American press all summer. Transgender Russians often keep a low profile, worried how they will be treated by friends, colleagues and family members.
Freeheld
Inspired by actual events, Julianne Moore and Ellen Page portray the beautiful love story between Laurel Hester (Moore) and Stacie Andree (Page) in the upcoming feature, Freeheld.
FINALLY! Marriage Equality Arrives in Rowan County, Kentucky
Last Friday, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), America’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organisation, praised the news that marriage equality has finally arrived in Rowan County, Kentucky. After a defiant county clerk was held in contempt of court yesterday for her refusal to follow the law, an official in the clerk’s office today finally complied with the law and began issuing marriage licenses.