Supreme Court to rule on LGBTQ+ discrimination
The Supreme Court heard three cases Tuesday about the legality of employment discrimination based on sexuality and gender identity, reports the New York Times….
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Racers compete, glow during Rainbow Run
It was cold and windy, but runners bundled up to participate in the 4th annual Rainbow Run Friday Oct. 4. The first Rainbow run…
Rainbow Squirrel Fest lets pride flags fly
Risman Plaza burst with color as pride flags and people dressed in rainbow gear filled the K at the first Rainbow Squirrel Festival…
Lifestyle
Series: Letters from the Closet #2
Letters from the Closet is Fusion’s new submission series, in which we publish anonymous letters from people who aren’t ready to come out yet….
How Gender Norms in Fashion are Evolving
Men are wearing skirts. Women are wearing pants. As gender roles continue to change, fashion must also evolve with it. In the past, fashion…
Series: Letters from the Closet
Letters from the Closet is Fusion’s new submission series, in which we publish anonymous letters from people who aren’t ready to come out yet….
Entertainment
Gobble Gobble: November Horoscopes
Scorpio (October 23 – November 21) For your birthday season Scorpio, spend time with family and friends and make sure to take care of…
How Gender Norms in Fashion are Evolving
Men are wearing skirts. Women are wearing pants. As gender roles continue to change, fashion must also evolve with it. In the past, fashion…
Tessa Thompson and Brie Larson Talk Marvel Universe Inclusivity
Every seat was filled as hundreds of Marvel fans from all over the world gathered in Chicago to see two of their favorite actresses,…
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Kent Community Comes Together For the Rainbow Run
Members of #Kent‘s #LGBTQ #community came together on Sept. 21 to run five miles and increase funding for the LGBTQ Student Center’s Emergency Fund….
Students Walk the Stage at Kent State’s Lavender Graduation
#LGBTQ students were honored for their accomplishments and bravery at Friday’s Lavender Graduation ceremony. The event is held annually by the LGBTQ Student Center….
Comic: Tough Choices
With the victory of incoming Virginia state legislator, Danica Roem, came backlash. Roem, who ran against self-declared “chief homophobe” Bob Marshall, became the first…
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Kent Transgender Woman Files to Run for State Representative
In November, Danica Roem made national headlines when she defeated Bob Marshall, a 25-year Republican incumbent, for a seat in the Virginia state legislature….
Interview: Gay Millennial Elected to Cuyahoga Falls School Board
On Tuesday, #LGBTQ candidates prevailed in state and local elections across the country. This includes Anthony Gomez, a 27-year-old deputy clerk of courts, who…
Author Mackenzi Lee Talks Literature, Labels and Ladies of History
Mackenzi Lee is a historical young adult fiction author. Her novel, The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue, depicts a young bisexual man, Monty,…