HRSA awards $248K to Fenway Institute for the betterment of LGBT health

HRSA announced today an award of $248,000 to support the Fenway Institute in their efforts to provide a National Training and Technical Assistance Center to fortify existing health centers in improving facilities designed to support those who identify with the LGBT community. The Fenway Institute is a research and training facility, sister to Fenway Health,…

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‘Viewing parties’ are born in support of Dancing with the Stars’ Chaz Bono

Fans of Dancing with the Stars can take the action home with ‘viewing parties’ in support of Chaz Bono, spurred into effect after enormous backlash and discrimination against the popular transgender star began gaining traction after the announcement of his appearance on the show. “For Dancing with the Stars to receive so many hateful posts…

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Anti-LGBT bullying legislation to protect colleges and universities

The governor is reviewing the Equality and Equal Access in Higher Education bill (AB 620) which, if passed, will protect colleges and universities against discrimination and unfair treatment within the LGBT communities on campus. The bill was introduced by Assemblymember Marty Block (D-San Diego), later sponsored by Equality California, in an effort to curb bullying against…

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