Seven ways LGBT couples and modern families benefit from same-sex marriage

Advocates for lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender couples and modern families are adding another victory to their list, with 36 states, along with Washington D.C., to allow marriage among same-sex couples. A critical turning point came in October last year, when the Supreme Court chose not to hear appeals against lower court rulings that had…

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Sir Ian McKellen announced as Trevor Hero award honoree at ‘TrevorLIVE’ New York, June 15

NEW YORK, NY– Celebrating 16 years, The Trevor Project will honor Sir Ian McKellen with the Trevor Hero Award at “TrevorLIVE New York” on June 15th at the Marriott Marquis, presented by Wells Fargo. McKellen will be honored for his ongoing support of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) community. Maine’s Ryan Fecteau, the youngest…

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Special Delivery receives grants for diabetes nutrition program

SAN DIEGO – Special Delivery San Diego has recently received grants totaling $55,000 from Bank of America Foundation, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, Domanica Foundation and Kaiser Permanente to fund its Diabetes Nutrition Program, announced Ruth Henricks, executive director. “We are honored and so very pleased to receive this support from such prestigious organizations to fund…

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HRC sends new case study to 12 state legislatures: ‘Don’t Repeat the Mistakes of Indiana’

WASHINGTON – The Human Rights Campaign has sent a new case study to state lawmakers across the country urging them to reject anti-LGBT bills like the religious refusal bill in Indiana that would put LGBT people at risk for discrimination. The case study comes after the Indianapolis Star reported this week that the state “plans…

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