Major keynote announcements from Ford and Intel open the 2015 International CES

LAS VEGAS – The next generation of technology innovation took the spotlight as the curtain rose on the opening day of the 2015 International CES®. Day one of CES saw more than 3,600 exhibitors launching new products, and the leaders of Ford and Intel making major announcements and outlining their vision of technology innovation. Owned…

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HRC: Reintroduced Respect for Marriage Act would fully repeal discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act

WASHINGTON –The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), has responded to the reintroduction of the Respect for Marriage Act (RMA) by U.S. Senator Feinstein and U.S. Representatives Jerry Nadler and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen. RMA would fully remove the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) from the books and establish a clear rule for the federal government that all married…

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Atlanta’s mayor dismantles ‘Religious Freedom’ defense of terminated anti-gay fire chief (VIDEO)

Conservative media are falsely claiming that Atlanta’s anti-gay fire chief was fired from his job because of his Christian faith, ignoring the unprofessional behavior that actually led to his termination, reports Media Matters For America. Jan. 6, Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed terminated Fire Chief Kelvin Cochran, following a month-long suspension which began as a response to anti-gay comments Cochran made…

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New York City human services non-profits receive $1.6 million in ‘Change Capital’

NEW YORK — Seven New York City nonprofits are receiving a total of $1.6 million that will fund specific plans to improve the long-term stability of these human services providers.  The grants are part of the Community Resilience Fund, a collaboration designed to help spur recovery of the City’s safety net.new Grant recipients include: African…

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