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Majority of States do not prohibit anti-LGBT discrimination
 
In President Obama’s State of the Union address tonight, he neglected to call on Congress to pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, following the historic bipartisan Senate vote last year.  Also not mentioned among the actions the President will take is an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. … Read the rest

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Popular LGBT Online Dating Site Now Welcomes Users from Six New Locations
Since its launch in November, LGBTQutie.com has proven popular with members of the LGBT community in the Tri­state area looking for love, garnering hundreds of members looking for serious relationships. The site, which serves as both a gay dating site and a social network, now boasts hundreds of members with the intent to… Read the rest

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Actress Mariska Hartigay will present Leadership Award to Baer at Point Honors New York on April 7
Point Foundation (Point) will present its Leadership Award to acclaimed TV Producer, educator and M.D., Neal Baer at the April 7 Point Honors New York gala. The event will be held at the landmarkNew York Public Library on Fifth Avenue, a venue befitting the mission of Point, which… Read the rest

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With elite-level sponsorship, nation’s largest advocate for LGBT civil rights furthers its commitment to leveling the playing field in sports
The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization today announced it will be an elite platinum sponsor of the world’s largest LGBT inclusive multi-sport event, the 2014 Gay Games presented by the Cleveland Foundation.
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The National Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Bar Association announced today that it has selected Elliot Stultz, senior vice president, assistant secretary and deputy general counsel of Allstate Insurance Company to receive its Out & Proud Corporate Counsel Award during a February 6 reception at Chicago’s Metropolitan Club. The LGBT Bar is proud to honor attorneys and corporations that advocate for LGBT equality within… Read the rest

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Stoli Group (USA) to invest $300,000 to support Center’s leadership development program
Stoli Group (USA) and the  L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center today announced a three-year partnership to fight inequality by investing in the development of LGBT leaders domestically and around the globe.
Under the partnership, Stoli will donate $300,000 to support the Center’s Leadership LAB (Learn, Act, Build): a program that helps current and… Read the rest

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Over 80,000 votes cast in the American Airlines-sponsored global campaign
­­ GayCities – the world’s leading LGBT community-driven city guide – today announced the winners in its annual Best of GayCities 2013 presented by American Airlines (http://www.gaycities.com/best-of-2013/).
Chicago claimed the coveted title of “City of the Year.” Vienna won for “Culture Hub,” while Santa Fe, NM was declared 2013’s “Hidden Gem.”
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The city of Starkville, Mississippi today passed an inclusivity resolution recognizing the inherent worth of all its city’s residents – including those who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT). This is the first time any municipality in Mississippi has recognized the dignity of its LGBT residents. Human Rights Campaign President Chad Griffin issued the following statement:
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NEW STUDY:
Approximately 81 percent of workforce is not covered by a local ordinance prohibiting employment discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity
Approximately 212,000 LGBT workers in Ohio are vulnerable to employment discrimination absent state or federal legal protections, according to a new report co-authored by Amira Hasenbush, Jim Kepner Law and Policy Fellow; and Christy Mallory, Senior Counsel at the UCLA School… Read the rest

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Kick off the New Year with a resolution to stay healthy using HIV Plus magazine’s new, free mobile treatment guide, offering the latest medications, daily pill reminders, and a pharmacy finder.
January 8, 2014 (LOS ANGELES)— HIV Plus, the brand dedicated to helping people with HIV lead their fullest life possible, invites readers to celebrate the New Year by living their healthiest life possible. The… Read the rest

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Today a federal judge in Oklahoma struck down the state’s marriage ban, saying that the law violates the U.S. Constitution’s guarantees of due process and equal protection.
Evan Wolfson, founder and president of Freedom to Marry, released the following statement:
“This is a tremendous day for loving and committed same-sex couples and their families in Oklahoma, building on the momentum of eight other states that… Read the rest

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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie vetoed today a bill that would have made it easier for transgender residents to obtain an amended birth certificate. The legislation, which passed the state legislature last year, simply would have allowed transgender residents to change the gender marker on their birth certificate by providing an affidavit from a licensed medical professional showing they had undergone medically appropriate treatment. HRC… Read the rest

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What Same-Sex Couples Need to Know This Filing Season
The nonpartisan Tax Foundation has released a comprehensive summary of each state’s guidance to same-sex couples on filing income taxes.
Gay and lesbian couples holding a valid marriage certificate from a state that recognizes same-sex marriage will be able to file a joint federal tax return for tax year 2013. Twenty-two states do not recognize same-sex… Read the rest

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For many years, the LGBT community has experienced disparities in the health system as they have been denied the same rights as heterosexual Americans, have been found to have a high percentage of preexisting medical conditions and have experienced difficulty finding affordable health insurance.  Now members of the LGBT community can have a sense of ease, as the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and recent Defense… Read the rest

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