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Today, in Michael Ferguson v. JONAH – a case brought by the Southern Poverty Law Center in New Jersey Superior Court against practitioners of so-called “conversion therapy” – the jury found that the defendants providing this dangerous and discredited anti-LGBT practice are guilty of fraud under New Jersey’s consumer protection laws. The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT)… Read the rest

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Today, with an imminent ruling expected from the highest court in the land on marriage equality, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, highlighted a new study that found “the literature on outcomes for children of same-sex parents is marked by scientific consensus that they experience ‘no differences’ compared to children from other parental configurations.” Co-authored by professors from the University of Oregon and the University… Read the rest

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Yesterday, the Judge Raymond M. Cadei of the Superior Court of Sacramento County in California, prevented a proposed ballot initiative known as the “Sodomite Suppression Act” from moving forward in a ruling calling it “patently unconstitutional on its face.” The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, praised the decision striking down the initiative that sought… Read the rest

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Legal issues that matter deeply to the LGBTQ community are the focus of a groundbreaking blog launched this month by Bowditch & Dewey, LLP, a Massachusetts-based firm where diversity and inclusion are hallmarks of the firm culture.

The blog, believed to be the first of its kind published by a major U.S. law firm, will cover legal issues involving same-sex marriage and divorce, insurance, employment… Read the rest

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Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) shows its continued commitment to the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) community through its celebration of LGBT Pride Month in June. The Company is proud to sponsor an array of Community Partner activities across the nation that engage the LBGT community. These events take place during the month of June and all throughout the year.
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Men’s bedding line to support homeless youth shelter
Thread Experiment, the first-ever men’s bedding line announces its first official philanthropic partner, the Los Angeles LGBT Center. As a part of their one-for-one program, Thread Experiment will supply the Center’s homeless youth shelter with a sheet set for each full set boughton the brand’s e-commerce site, www.ThreadExperiment.com.
Thread Experiment was founded in April 2015 with the… Read the rest

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Allstate Insurance Company recently launched its “Out Holding Hands” program during LGBT Pride Month, to encourage members of the LGBT community to share special and everyday moments out holding hands with their loved ones. The company believes everyone should be treated with respect and without judgment no matter who they love.
“As an equal opportunity insurer, Allstate believes that everyone deserves to be in Good… Read the rest

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—  Summit for LGBT students to be held May 30, 2015 in Sao Paulo, Brazil–
 Reaching Out, the United States-based organization dedicated to promoting the education, visibility and networking capabilities of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) business students, is expanding into Brazil by hosting the inaugural Reaching OUT: Brazil Summit on May 30, 2015 in São Paulo.
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The legislation will ensure that transgender people are able to change their birth certificates to reflect their correct name & gender without unnecessarily expensive and invasive obstacles.
 Today, the Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, praised the passage by the Hawaii state legislature last night of a vital measure that will ensure transgender people are able… Read the rest

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Today, the Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, launched an online ad campaign urging governors in 12 states to reject bills that would put LGBT people at risk for discrimination like the religious refusal bill passed earlier this year in Indiana.
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Today, the Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, sent a new case study to state lawmakers across the country urging them to reject anti-LGBT bills like the religious refusal bill in Indiana that would put LGBT people at risk for discrimination. The case study comes after the Indianapolis Star reported this week that the state “plans… Read the rest

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The annual Reaching Out LGBT MBA & Business Graduate Conference (otherwise known as ROMBA) is the world’s largest gathering of LGBT business students & alumni – and it’s coming to Chicago this October!
There are many ways you can get involved, regardless of whether you are a grad student, professional, admissions officer – or just considering an MBA or business graduate degree!
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