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The Secular Coalition for America today applauded the passing of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act in the U.S. Senate, but expressed disappointment that discrimination by religious organizations will continue to be permitted, leaving millions of Americans unprotected.
The Coalition also applauded the 55 Senators that voted against the amendment put forth by Sen. Pat Toomey (R-PA), which would have broadened the number of groups covered under… Read the rest

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Focus turns to House of Representatives after unprecedented and bipartisan coalition stands up for long overdue workplace fairness
Today, the U.S. Senate voted 64 to 32 to pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) for the first time in the legislation’s two-decade history. All Senate Democrats joined 10 Senate Republicans to approve the bill.
Human Rights Campaign (HRC) President Chad Griffin issued the following statement:
“Today,… Read the rest

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OUT celebrates the most compelling people of the year with the OUT100 Presented by Buick, with Buick also presenting the inaugural Readers’ Choice Award to actress Laverne Cox
OUT (www.out.com) announced today it has once again partnered with Buick (www.buick.com) to become the presenting sponsor of the OUT100, OUT’s highly-anticipated annual program extending across the brand’s print and online properties and culminating with the annual… Read the rest

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“This first-ever guide to transgender-affirming health care will enable U.S. hospitals to provide equitable, competent care to transgender people, reducing the serious health risks and disparities they face.”
Lambda Legal, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC Foundation), and the LGBT Rights Committee of the New York City Bar Association, with pro bono assistance from Hogan Lovells US, LLP, have jointly released a unique, groundbreaking publication that… Read the rest

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Turnover due to workplace discrimination costs employers $64 billion every year; more than one in five LGBT employees have experienced workplace discrimination
 
Klobuchar calls for swift passage of Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) to ensure equal rights for all Americans
 
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, Vice Chair of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee, today released a new report outlining the economic consequences of anti-LGBT discrimination in… Read the rest

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Illinois bill passes State House, heads back to Senate for final passage before Gov. Quinn makes it law
Today the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, heralded the passage of marriage equality legislation in the Illinois House of Representatives.  The legislation now heads back to the state Senate in order to accept minor House amendments before… Read the rest

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Wade Henderson, president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, issued the following statement in advance of an expected Senate vote on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA):
“One of the most important ideals behind our nation’s movement for civil and human rights is that every worker should be judged solely on his or her merits. Today’s news that 60 senators have… Read the rest

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For nearly 30 years, RSVP Vacations has lead the industry in creating groundbreaking and trendsetting gay and lesbian cruises. That success continues with their 2014 Caribbean Cruise on an all-new marvel: MSC Divina, the newest mega-ship sailing from Miami. This modern masterpiece has been hailed by the press as the “the most beautiful ship in the world” and marks the largest cruise in RSVP history.… Read the rest

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Where do men go when they want to get their nails done?
In a city so ripe with diversity of choice, the nail salon industry has remained decidedly female-centric with no options designed just for men. Enter HAMMER & NAILS, the first male nail shop in Los Angeles and the best new way to relax on Melrose.
HAMMER & NAILS is changing the beauty and… Read the rest

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Where do men go when they want to get their nails done?
In a city so ripe with diversity of choice, the nail salon industry has remained decidedly female-centric with no options designed just for men. Enter HAMMER & NAILS, the first male nail shop in Los Angeles and the best new way to relax on Melrose.
HAMMER & NAILS is changing the beauty and… Read the rest

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National LGBT Social Justice Organization Calls on Senate Progressives to Oppose Exemptions
After the announcement yesterday that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid will bring the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) up for a floor vote before Thanksgiving, GetEQUAL — a national grassroots social justice organization working for the full equality of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans — issued the following statement:
“While we are… Read the rest

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Stockholm has an excellent reputation among international LGBT travelers, and has been ranked in the past few years as one of the world’s gay-friendliest destinations. In conjunction with Pink Christmas Week in Stockholm, Stockholm Visitors Board and Visit Sweden will be focusing on a social media contest to attract more international LGBT travelers to Stockholm.
“Pink Christmas is an annual highlight in Stockholm, with a… Read the rest

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Two extraordinary LGBT individuals honored
 
As part of its ongoing commitment to cultural diversity and responsible banking, Union Bank, N.A., joined  KCETLink to honor 12 extraordinary individuals at the 16th Annual Local Heroes Awards.  The honorees included LGBT community leaders Thomas T. Carpenter, Esq. and Kalil Cohen, who both received tributes for their dedication to making a difference and enriching the lives of others… Read the rest

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Wilton Manors Gayborhood of the Year, Highest Number of Same-Sex Households
It’s not the size of the city that matters, with Greater Fort Lauderdale’s Wilton Manors beating worldwide competition to be named “Gayborhood of the Year” in the 2013 ManAboutWorld Editors’ Choice Awards. At the same time, the destination was recently cited to be the city with the highest concentration of same-sex couple households by… Read the rest

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Twitter Handle: @OutandEqual | Hashtags: #oesummit2013, #OutieAwards
– Momentum for LGBT workplace equality & inclusion as 2,000 LGBTA business leaders from 25 countries gather
– Keynotes: Kathy Najimy, Tabatha Coffey, Robert Hanson, Elaine Kaplan, Janet Mock, Selisse Berry & Robbie Kaplan
– Headline entertainment: Thelma Houston and Steve Grand
– Featured Panels on Russia, ENDA, Faith, Corporate Social Responsibility and Diversity Issues
– Leaders of… Read the rest

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One third of US population now lives in a state where same-sex couples can marry
Today, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie dropped his appeal to a Superior Court ruling sanctioning same-sex marriage in the state, opening up state marriage benefits to nearly 17,000 same-sex couples, and approximately 250,000 LGBT individuals, according to Williams Institute data. Previous to today, New Jersey same-sex couples could enter into… Read the rest

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One third of US population now lives in a state where same-sex couples can marry
Today, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie dropped his appeal to a Superior Court ruling sanctioning same-sex marriage in the state, opening up state marriage benefits to nearly 17,000 same-sex couples, and approximately 250,000 LGBT individuals, according to Williams Institute data. Previous to today, New Jersey same-sex couples could enter into… Read the rest

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Southern California’s LGBT publication of record, Frontiers magazine, has partnered with the city of West Hollywood, the Tom of Finland Foundation, Visit West Hollywood, MOCA at the Pacific Design Center and the bars and clubs of Boystown for the third annual Go-Go Dancer Appreciation Day Festival & Competition, to be held Saturday, Nov. 9, at 7:30 p.m. at the intersection of Larrabee Street and Santa… Read the rest

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Southern California’s LGBT publication of record, Frontiers magazine, has partnered with the city of West Hollywood, the Tom of Finland Foundation, Visit West Hollywood, MOCA at the Pacific Design Center and the bars and clubs of Boystown for the third annual Go-Go Dancer Appreciation Day Festival & Competition, to be held Saturday, Nov. 9, at 7:30 p.m. at the intersection of Larrabee Street and Santa… Read the rest

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