Obama administration offers new hope for bi-national same-sex couples

The Department of Homeland Security has issued new guidelines for immigration personnel for determining whether a same-sex relationship would “rise to the level of a ‘family relationship.’” Obtained exclusively Tuesday by the Washington Blade, the memorandum from U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) was welcomed by LGBT advocates and lawmakers seeking greater protection for bi-national…

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‘Coming Out as a Straight Supporter:’ updated guide released by HRCF, PFLAG

WASHINGTON – The Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRCF) in partnership with PFLAG National (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) have released a comprehensive update of Coming Out as a Straight Supporter. The resource is intended to be a welcoming guide for straight supporters to build bridges of understanding when someone they know comes…

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