HRC endorses Annise Parker for re-election as Houston mayor

WASHINGTON – The Human Rights Campaign (HRC)  announced its endorsement of Annise Parker for re-election as mayor of Houston.  As mayor of the country’s fourth-largest city, Parker has worked tirelessly and effectively to improve Houston’s economy and provide stellar living conditions for all Houstonians.  HRC pointed to Forbes Magazine naming Houston number one on its…

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Indian government recognizes sexual minorities with top film honors

In a move that suggests the Indian state is working toward greater acceptance of the LGBT community, Rituparno Ghosh, the director of Chitrangadahas won top honors at the state-sponsored National Film Awards, reports The Indian Express. The film, which took home the Special Jury Prize, concerns a choreographer (Ghosh) who is struggling with gender identity….

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