M Josh Welsh, president of Film Independent, said he s "thrilled to join the other festivals and award shows that are already moving" as his group s Spirit Awards announced gender-neutral film and TV acting categories, welcoming performers "without forcing them to choose to identify as male or female."
Protesters gathered at a Missouri high school after a principal asked teachers to remove gay pride flags from their classrooms just as the school year was beginning.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) Protesters gathered at a Missouri high school after a principal asked teachers to remove gay pride flags from their classrooms just as the school year was beginning. Two protests were held Monday at Kickapoo High School in Springfield, where teachers were told last week to remove the pride flags because of a school district policy on employee speech and conduct, the Springfield News-Leader reported .