Calif. app company Grindr loses half its workers over return-to-office
Grindr put on a show outside the New York Stock Exchange as the company went public through a SPAC merger on Nov. 18, 2022, in New York City. The firm …
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NorCal school board approves policy outing LGBTQ kids to parents
The Rocklin Unified School District office in Rocklin, Calif. On Wednesday, the district’s board approved a policy that would require district staff to out LGBTQ children to their parents. SFGATE …
Court rejects damages claim by woman over same-sex benefits
Sapporo – The Sapporo District Court on Monday rejected a damages suit by a woman in a same-sex relationship arguing that the refusal by her former employer the Hokkaido Prefectural …
Grindr’s Return to Office Ultimatum Has Gutted a Uniquely Queer Space in Tech
Erick Cortez, a knowledge specialist on Grindr’s customer experience team, who is based in Dallas, Texas, doesn’t yet know where he’ll be asked to move. “We’ve gotten no guidance whatsoever,” …
Alberta Teachers’ Association wants Red Deer trustee to resign after ‘hateful post’
WARNING: This story contains images that may be disturbing. The Alberta Teachers’ Association is calling for a Red Deer Catholic school trustee to resign or face sanction after a “hateful …
Most say they support LGBTQ2S+ Canadians, but actions don’t line up: poll – National
While Canadians broadly support LGBTQ2S+ people and issues, they are less likely the engage in behaviours that show true allyship for the community, new polling conducted for Global News has …
‘Parental rights’ group apologizes after using San Jose councilmember’s face on flyer
A “parental rights” group whose critics say promotes anti-LGBTQ messaging apologized late Thursday night to San Jose councilmember Bien Doan for erroneously using the elected official’s photo on a flyer …
Judge blocks law drag performers fear would shut them down
By Juan A. Lozano | Associated Press HOUSTON — A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked a new Texas law that drag show artists fear will be used to shut …
Ottawa ‘watching closely’ as provinces change school policy on pronouns, names
Canada’s minister for women, gender equality and youth says policies in Saskatchewan and New Brunswick that require parental consent before students under 16 can have schools use their preferred pronouns …
Canada advises LGBTQ2 travellers to be aware of U.S. state laws – National
Amid a wave of legislation in some U.S. states targeting the LGBTQ2 community, Canada has updated its travel advisory for the country specifically advising people to check state and local …