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THREAD EXPERIMENT LAUNCHES PARTNERSHIP WITH L.A. LGBT CENTER

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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 Launches “Out Holding Hands” Outreach Initiative

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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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N.C. House Overrides Veto, Enacts Anti-LGBT Law

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Equality Federation denounced today the enactment North Carolina Senate Bill 2, an anti-LGBT law that allows magistrates and other public officials to opt out of performing marriage services for couples if they have religious objections to certain marriages. The law had been vetoed by Governor Pat McCory, but today the House of Representatives voted 69-41 to override his decision, which means SB 2 will become… Read the rest

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‘Reaching OUT’ Expands Business Opportunities For LGBT Students

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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.
The one-day conference will provide LGBT students… Read the rest

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HRC and Gender Proud Launch Partnership

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HRC and Gender Proud Launch Partnership to Raise Visibility of the Transgender Community and Their Rights in the Philippines
Partnering with model and transgender activist Geena Rocero, HRC supports three-city public education campaign
Today the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, and Gender Proud, a transgender advocacy and awareness organization, announced a three-city public education… Read the rest

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Anti-LGBT Legislation Moves Forward In Texas

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As major companies, technology leaders, faith leaders, and child welfare advocates warn Texas lawmakers to stop the attacks on LGBT Texans and their families, HB 4105 & 3567 move forward
On Tuesday, the Texas House of Representatives is expected to vote on HB 4105, a last ditch effort to shamefully try to stop marriage equality in the state as the Supreme Court considers a case… Read the rest

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Legislature Passes Important Bill Impacting Transgender Hawaiians

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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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U.S. Supreme Court Hears Landmark Marriage Equality Cases

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The United States Supreme Court heard oral argument today in the landmark Tennessee marriage equality cases and cases from three other states that could bring the freedom to marry to every state across the country when the Court rules by the end of June.
The Tennessee plaintiffs are Dr. Valeria Tanco and Dr. Sophy Jesty; Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Ijpe DeKoe and Thom Kostura;… Read the rest

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Why marriage equality matters for older Americans

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By Michael Adams and Jonathan Jacob Nadler
 
For more than thirty years, Kathy Murphy and Sam Baker lived together in a committed relationship.  However, because Kathy was white and Sam was African-American, the State of Texas refused to issue them a marriage license.  Eventually, the couple travelled to Massachusetts, where they were married.  That same year, when Sam was 60, he was diagnosed with an… Read the rest

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Number of Married Same-Sex Couples Has Tripled in the Last Year

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One in six married same-sex couples live in states that don’t recognize their marriage.

The number of legally married same-sex couples in the United States has tripled in the last year, according to a new poll released today by Gallup that was co-authored by Gary J. Gates, Blachford-Cooper Distinguished Scholar and Research Director at the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law, and Frank Newport,… Read the rest

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Waiting For Employment Equality

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By Jim Patterson

LGBTQ workers still face employment discrimination 50 years after landmark series
In 1963 a New York tabloid ran a six-part series on Sex and Laws. The series was motivated by many factors including sex scandals at the United Nations, increased public health problem of venereal disease, increased number of sex workers, workplace discrimination, and availability of pornography.
“Those Who Are Different” dealt… Read the rest

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HRC Launches Paid Media Campaign Telling 12 States: “Don’t Repeat the Mistakes of Indiana”

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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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HRC -“Don’t Repeat the Mistakes of Indiana”

(GayWebSource.com – Gay News & Press Network) – Posted by Michael Lamb – Echelon Magazine

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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Gay & Lesbian Troops: No Discrimination Policy

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Why Are  Gay & Lesbian Troops Excluded From the Military Equal Opportunity Program and Non-Discrimination Policy?
Today, the American Military Partner Association (AMPA), the nation’s largest organization of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) military spouses and their families, highlighted that although Indiana may have recently been in the nation’s crosshairs over a battle encompassing non-discrimination protections for LGBT people, there’s another sector of society… Read the rest

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2015 ROMBA Conference (Chicago, Oct 8-10)

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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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Civil Rights Groups Sue Company for Illegally Firing Transgender Employee

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A national Mississippi-based finance company fired a transgender man after he refused to agree to dress and be treated as female, according to a federal employment discrimination lawsuit filed today by civil rights advocates.
Tristan Broussard, 21, was hired by Tower Loan as a manager trainee in the company’s Lake Charles, Louisiana branch in February 2014. After he started the job, company officials learned that… Read the rest

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U.S. Surgeon General Supports Banning Conversion Therapy

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Today, Vice Admiral Vivek H. Murthy, M.D., the United States Surgeon General, joined a growing chorus of high-profile advocates looking to support LGBT youth and put an end to the dangerous and discredited practice of conversion therapy. His statement comes two days after the White House released a statement in response to a petition prompted by the death of Leelah Alcorn, a transgender teenager from… Read the rest

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PUERTO VALLARTA NAMED AN HRC’S NATIONAL TRAVEL PARTNER

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The Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board has partnered with the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), America’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, as the organization’s first national travel partner.
 
During the partnership, Puerto Vallarta will promote its adventure, gastronomy, cultural, nightlife, romance and family offerings in HRC conferences, dinners and events in 20 cities, including San Francisco, Los Angles, Minneapolis, New York and… Read the rest

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Florida Senate Blocks Discriminatory Adoption Bill

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Yesterday, the Florida Senate voted down a bill (HB 7111) that would have given adoption agencies in the state a license to discriminate against gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender parents. Nevertheless, similar bills are still pending in Michigan and Alabama. These laws would even prevent an aunt from adopting her niece if the child’s mother passed away just because the aunt happened to be a… Read the rest

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Obama Supports Banning Ex-Gay Therapy For Minors

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Lambda Legal Applauds President Obama for Supporting Banning ‘Ex-gay Therapy’ for Minors
 
“So-called ‘ex-gay therapy’ devastates LGBT people and their families, and we commend the president for speaking out against these dangerous and discredited practices.”
 
Today President Obama condemned efforts to change sexual orientation or gender identity – sometimes referred to as “ex-gay”, “conversion” or “reparative” therapy – for minors.
 
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