Women's March on Washington draws hundreds of thousands in D.C., around the world

THE WORLD'S MOST FOLLOWED LGBTQ NEWS SOURCE Top Headlines for Sunday Jan 22, 2017 Women's March on Washington draws hundreds of thousands in D.C., around the world Speeches were delivered by the likes of Ashley Judd, America Ferrera, Michael Moore, and Scarlett Johansson. The faces of the Women’s March turn Washington from red to rainbow Women (and some men too) marched on Washington, D.C. and around the world, demanding progressive ideals be upheld. Pat McCrory chased down an alley in D.C. with critics shouting, ‘Shame!’ Watch the former governor of North Carolina catch heat for the anti-LGBTQ law he signed, House Bill 2. What ‘Hidden Figures’ can teach the LGBTQ community “Hidden Figures” shows us how to get around barriers like racism, sexism, homophobia, and transphobia — or even better, drive right through them, leaving the path open for others. Boy George defends Melania Trump, says people should ‘remain positive’ Boy George lamented — with a hint of humor — that President Donald Trump didn't mention the LGBT community — "or me" — in his inauguration speech. These signs capture the spirit of the Women’s March on Washington The signs referenced everything from abortion rights and violence against women of color to Putin and Trump's taste in music. Trump’s ‘America first’ rhetoric & cabinet picks threaten our rights “Our Country First” has been the battle cry of nationalist fascism throughout the world. Anti-gay Russian leaders prepare to vote on decriminalizing domestic violence The bill was introduced by ultra-conservative lawmaker Yelena Mizulina, who also authored Russia's "gay propaganda" ban. Transgender men in Georgia win the right to change their names The county judge had told both men that he would only allow a transgender person to choose a gender-neutral name. ‘I’m not gay no more’ Andrew Caldwell says he’s suing gospel singer Kim Burrell The ex-gay, ex-fan of Kim Burrell says that the gospel singer has been served with papers for a lawsuit.

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