Commentary: Santorum and the politics of Bruce Jenner

Former US GOP Pennsylvania Senator Rick (“Google Problem”) Santorum, who is set to declare his candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination in 2016 today, has ventured forward with courageous backbone to comment on Bruce Jenner’s transition. Santorum, who once compared same-sex relationships with bestiality, boldly stated that if Bruce Jenner says he is a woman…

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Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate and NAGLREP release findings from first-of-its-kind national LGBT study dedicated to homeownership

MADISON, N.J. and JUPITER, Fla. – Over the last decade, there has been an increasing amount of attention paid to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community but, until now, little information has been available about this population segment’s preferences, aspirations and mindset surrounding the home buying process and homeownership in general. With the…

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Gene-based therapy company fights HIV/AIDS with $15 million financing

TUCSON, Ariz. – Calimmune Inc., a clinical-stage gene therapy company, has successfully completed its $15 million Series B financing round, led by a large pharmaceutical company. Alexandria Venture Investments also joined with existing investors including RA Capital Healthcare Fund LP and Translational Accelerator LLC. Proceeds will be used to progress the company’s ongoing HIV/AIDS clinical…

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New study: San Diego among most LGBT-friendly cities in nation

America has become a far friendlier place for people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. Since 2003, when Massachusetts became the first state to legalize same-sex marriage, another 35 states and the District of Columbia have done the same. This shift in attitudes toward LGBT rights is also reflected in a national poll conducted…

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Commentary: Vice President Biden on Ireland’s vote for marriage equality

The following is an op-ed by Vice President Biden featured in the Advocate, the Washington Blade, and Irish Central. Last weekend, more than 1.2 million Irish voters took a courageous stand for love and family when they overwhelmingly chose marriage equality. They recognized the fundamental truth that every person is entitled to dignity and respect,…

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Largest county in Arkansas passes employment protections for county workers

LITTLE ROCK— Tuesday, Pulaski County, the largest county in Arkansas, passed non-discrimination protections that will protect county employees in the workplace. By a vote of 10-5, members of the Pulaski County Quorum Court enacted essential workplace protections that will prohibit discrimination against county employees based on sexual orientation and gender identity, as well as political…

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Rick Santorum to announce presidential bid

Rick Santorum is set to announce his bid for the Republican presidential nomination this afternoon in Cabot, Pa. This will be the second time the former senator from Pennsylvania has sought the presidential nomination. Santorum will announce his presidential bid on ABC News with George Stephanopolous. Santorum is a long-time opponent of marriage equality and…

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