Statement by Secretary Kerry: Transgender Day of Remembrance

Today, the White House Office of Communications released the following statement from  Secretary of State John Kerry on the Transgender Day of Remembrance: The State Department joins people around the world in marking Transgender Day of Remembrance, honoring the memory of lives lost to violence provoked by fear and hatred of transgender and gender non-conforming people….

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San Diego Pride gives $40,000 to The Center in honor of its 40th birthday

After a successful 2013 season, San Diego Pride has announced that it will donate $40,000 to the San Diego LGBT Community Center, in honor of the organization’s 40th anniversary. This “birthday gift” is part of San Diego Pride’s annual community giving program. San Diego Pride annually raises funds through ticket and beverage sales during Pride…

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Marking Transgender Day of Remembrance

Today, Nov. 20, communities across the country and around the world will mark Transgender Day of Remembrance. This day is an opportunity to remember those who have lost their lives to violence and injustice because of their gender identity or gender expression. The Obama Administration remains committed to preventing violence against all people, including all members…

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NOM ends year with $2 million deficit

WASHINGTON – The National Organization for Marriage (NOM) continues to struggle financially as its losses at the U.S. Supreme Court and in states across the country pile up. According to the organization’s latest financial documents, NOM ended the year in the red with roughly a $2 million dollar deficit.  Just three donors accounted for roughly two…

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San Diego gets perfect score in HRC 2013 MEI

WASHINGTON — San Diego has received a perfect score (100 points) in the latest report by the Human Rights Foundation, the 2013 Municipal Equality Index (MEI). The report reveals that from coast to coast, America’s cities are demonstrating a commitment to treating lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people with dignity and respect by passing laws and…

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Laverne Cox to be keynote speaker at NGLTF National Conference (VIDEO)

WASHINGTON — Television star, actress and activist Laverne Cox will be the keynote plenary speaker at the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force’s 26th Annual National Conference on LGBT Equality: Creating Change , in Houston, Texas,  Jan. 29–Feb. 2, 2014, 8 p.m. Cox plays Sophia Burset, a transgender woman, in the hit Netflix series, Orange is the New Black. “As…

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‘Modern Family’s’ Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Tie The Knot announce 2013 winter collection

LOS  ANGELES — Emmy Award® nominated actor, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, husband, Justin Mikita and their non-profit advocacy organization, Tie The Knot, have announced their fourth collection of bow ties. Personally designed by Ferguson and Mikita, the brand new bow ties will be available at the store and online. All proceeds from the sale of the bow ties will be…

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