LGBT Weekly

Hop on the ‘foodways’ of India

India is one of the largest and most populous countries in the world. Not surprisingly, it boasts an immense diversity of cuisines. India is larger than the whole of Europe, excluding Russia, and consists of 17 different states; five major faiths; and 15 major languages. An astonishing 1,500 dialects exist throughout the continent. For epicurious…

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Spiced Indian shrimp

insider scoop 1 tsp olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 1 tbs minced peeled fresh ginger 1 tsp each of mustard seeds and coriander 1/2 tsp each of cumin, turmeric 1 13 1/2-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk 12 uncooked large shrimp, peeled 2 tbs chopped fresh cilantro 2 serrano chilies (optional) Heat oil in heavy…

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Court rules trans discrimination is sex discrimination

“In each of these foundational cases, the court concluded that discriminatory state action could not stand on the basis of gender stereotypes. The court’s more recent cases reiterate that the Equal Protection Clause does not tolerate gender stereotypes. Accordingly, governmental acts based upon gender stereotypes – which presume that men and women’s appearance and behavior…

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