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LGBT News Rick Riordan snubs Texas over transgender bathroom bill

Discussion in 'Current Events, World News, & LGBT News' started by Asexual Pirate, Jan 11, 2017.

  1. Asexual Pirate

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    Republican representative, and organizer of the author's invitation, was disappointed over the reasoning for declining the honor.

    Quotes were taken from the Texas Tribune's article and the Boston Globe's article.
     
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    I saw that he did and practically cried. This man is my hero and for good reason.
     
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    I was thrilled when I saw he did that, he used to be one of my fa

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    Favorite writers, so I'm glad he's a good guy. (Accidentally posted halfway through)
     
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    Also don't forget he's got a canon gay couple in his books (!)
     
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    Rick Riordan is amazing, and props for him to sticking to his beliefs. I really need to pick the Heroes of Olympus series back up....
     
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    The more hateful/judgemental states are sure going to be on a deficit with all the creators turning them down. It's probably one of the less rude ways to teach a lesson, and I hope it eventually gets through the legislature's thick skulls.
     
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    Also, he has a genderfluid main character in magnus chase too. I'm predicting that he/she will be magnus's love interest as well. Which is exciting to say the least. Also, solangelo is my otp above all otps. They are soooo adorable!
     
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    I love Rick Riordan so much. Things like this are what give me faith in humanity.

    Man, another reason to read the Magnus Chase series. I don't think either of my schools has them, though?
     
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    Dang, I haven't started Magnus Chase yet! Still trying to finish IT and just started Raptor Red so it might be a while

    Solangelo is my otp too :grin:
     
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    He's a good guy.