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The United States is the superpower. There are so many burning topics to discuss. Among all, LGBT movement is the hottest one. LGBT or Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender movements started in the initial years of the 20th Century. The movements have been influential globally in getting communal development for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender or transsexual people. The complete movement has come across with… Read the rest

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State of LGBT Equality in 55 California Cities Detailed in
Many municipalities extend vital protections to their LGBT citizens and employees
 The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, today released its fourth annual report assessing LGBT equality in 408 cities across the nation, including 55 in California.
The 2015 Municipal Equality Index (MEI), the only… Read the rest

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By Holly Maholm
So now last week, Caitlyn Jenner attended a charity function in Chicago, where she gave a speech to help raise money for HIV/AIDS treatment among transgender (“TG”) men and women, and on her way out of the hall she was accosted by demonstrators. Not … fundamentalist Christians (who flew in for the occasion from Houston, fresh off their victory over HERO and… Read the rest

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The following is a statement from Pride at Work Executive Director Jerame Davis reacting to the release of the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2016 Corporate Equality Index.
“We are disappointed that the HRC Corporate Equality Index (CEI) rewards big corporations for questionable employment practices without taking into consideration the lived experiences of the LGBTQ working people in those corporations. It is our position that any… Read the rest

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Anteros Cruises LLC is pleased to introduce the world’s first dedicated LGBT cruise line, scheduled to commence sailings in April 2017.  Anteros Cruises celebrates recent victories in LGBT rights with first-of-its-kind, year-round, yacht-like cruise line catering to the LGBT community. Delivering on the brand’s promise of being “as inclusive as it is exclusive” Anteros Cruises is reinventing the cruise experience and inviting not only the… Read the rest

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Recognizing Outstanding Achievements and Contributions to the LGBT Business Community
Nominations for the 2015 NGLCC National Dinner Awards are now open. As the business voice of the LGBT community, the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize those individuals and companies that have championed LGBT business inclusion over the last year.
This is your opportunity to be recognized in front of… Read the rest

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Former NBA Player Jason Collins, Houston Mayor Annise Parker, Singer, Songwriter Cris Williamson, Lisa Kron and Sydney Lucas of Fun Home and U.S. Congressman Barney Frank to Vie For LGBT Workplace Equality at Annual Out & Equal Workplace Summit

Building on the victory of the Supreme Court ruling granting same-sex couples the constitutional right to marry, Out & Equal Workplace Advocates, a nonprofit dedicated to… Read the rest

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Multimedia Platforms Inc. (OTCQB: MMPW), the only publicly-traded LGBT media company, announced today the acquisition of New Frontiers Media Holdings, LLC.
 
The purchase now gives Multimedia Platforms an expansive reach within the LGBT markets of New York, California and Florida, spanning five brands currently publishing 3 million print copies a year.  The combined companies will create America’s largest LGBT media company and will give advertisers… Read the rest

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For over 20 years, the fashion line Suddenly Fem has been serving the transgender community with fashion forward clothes designed for trans women. Suddenly Fem (Crossdresser.com) specializes in clothes, padding, and undergarments for transgender women as well as fashionable crossdressers.
When the online and catalog based company tried to advertise through Facebook in summer 2015, in order to reach transgender customers, their ads and content… Read the rest

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The Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law today announced that Target has signed on as the institute’s newest Premier Corporate Partner. Celebrating its 15th anniversary, the Williams Institute is the leading research center on LGBT law and public policy.
“We are thrilled to have Target join our growing list of corporate sponsors. With this generous sponsorship, Target allows the Institute to continue tackling research… Read the rest

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European Court of Human Rights rules that all European countries should recognize same-sex partnerships
 Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, hailed the historic ruling by the European Court on Human Rights that all signatories to the European Convention of Human Rights – including countries like Turkey and Russia, where discrimination and violence against… Read the rest

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Recent HRC polling shows overwhelming support for federal non-discrimination law and reveals persistent levels of discrimination LGBT Americans face
 Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender civil rights organization, released the following statement following a report from Buzzfeed News late last night that comprehensive federal LGBT non-discrimination legislation is expected to be introduced in Congress later this week.… Read the rest

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The franchise industry is becoming more and more gay-friendly with every new concept that lists with GayFranchise.com. Franchisors recognize that the GLBT community has a great entrepreneurial personality. Starting your own franchise is like owning a “business in a box.” The brand is already established, training is provided and you are never alone… Read the rest

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Start Your Research Now
The franchise industry is becoming more and more gay-friendly with every new concept that lists with GayFranchise.com. Franchisors recognize that the GLBT community has a great entrepreneurial personality. Starting your own franchise is like owning a “business in a box.” The brand is already established, training is provided and you are never alone… Read the rest

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GayFranchise.com is proud to bring on board the Breadsmith Franchise as a equality-minded company branching out to the LGBT community. “We applaud the decision by Breadsmith to join our roster of gay-friendlly franchises,” stated Michael Lamb, President of GayFranchise.com
“Breadsmith is committed to maintaining a franchise community which recognizes and values the inherent worth and dignity of every person regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation,… Read the rest

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GayFranchise.com is proud to bring on board the Breadsmith Franchise as a equality-minded company branching out to the LGBT community. “We applaud the decision by Breadsmith to join our roster of gay-friendlly franchises,” stated Michael Lamb, President of GayFranchise.com
“Breadsmith is committed to maintaining a franchise community which recognizes and values the inherent worth and dignity of every person regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation,… Read the rest

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Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has awarded the National Center for Lesbian Rights, NCLR a $250,000 contribution as part of the utility company’s long-standing commitment to LGBT workplace equality. The contribution comes on the heels of the NCLR’s landmark U.S. Supreme Court marriage victory and will provide thousands of LGBT individuals with continued resources.
“PG&E has been our powerful and long-term partner in the… Read the rest

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Apricot Lane Boutiques has joined forces with GayFranchise.com to attract new LGBT entrepreneurs to their franchise opportunity. “GayFranchise.com is happy to promote Apricot Lane Boutiques to our list of potential LGBT franchisees,” stated Michael Lamb, president of GayFranchise.com
“Apricot Lane Boutique is always enthusiastic to open its franchise opportunity to anyone regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, gender, marital status or sexual orientation,”stated Terry Odneal, VP… Read the rest

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Our Tomorrow Calls on LGBTQ People Across the Country to Share Their Voice and Help Shape Our Future
After last Friday’s historic United States Supreme Court decision granting same-sex couples the freedom to marry, Our Tomorrow is calling on the LGBTQ community across the country to share their hopes, fears and ideas in their own words to help shape the future of the movement.
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The U.S. Supreme Court today legalized marriage equality nationwide by ruling that states can no longer ban same-sex couples from marrying.

In its historic decision, the Supreme Court cites research by the Williams Institute Blachford-Cooper Distinguished Scholar and Research Director Gary Gates, “As all parties agree, many same-sex couples provide loving and nurturing homes to their children, whether biological or adopted. And hundreds of thousands… Read the rest

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