Neil Patrick Harris to narrate children’s book about two same-sex partners

NEW YORK — Simon & Schuster Audio, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, and Little Simon have announced that Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor Neil Patrick Harris will narrate a new edition of Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell’s bestselling, groundbreaking children’s book And Tango Makes Three. The story, illustrated by Henry Cole, will be available…

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Wanda Sykes to emcee National LGBT 50th Anniversary Ceremony July 4

Organizers of the National LGBT 50th Anniversary Celebration have announced that entertainer and advocate Wanda Sykes will emcee the National LGBT 50th Anniversary Ceremony on July 4th at Independence Hall. Said Malcolm Lazin, National LGBT 50th Anniversary Chair: “We are tremendously excited to have Wanda Sykes, an outspoken and committed LGBT advocate, as the Master…

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HRC applauds Girl Scouts for transgender inclusion

While the Girls Scouts’ policy of including transgender girls isn’t anything new – a Denver troupe made headlines in 2012 for including a transgender girl – recent criticism from anti-LGBT groups, along with the increasing visibility of transgender youth and adults in the media, have brought the Girl Scouts’ policy back into the limelight, writes…

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Senators take stand against ‘Conversion’ therapy

With the introduction of a resolution to draw attention to dangerous “conversion” therapy practices, two U.S. Senators are taking a stand for the LGBT community. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) introduced the Stop Harming Our Kids Resolution of 2015. The resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that “conversion” therapy, or so-called “reparative” therapy, is a dangerous and discredited…

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Entire trans* community is ‘Community Grand Marshal’ for San Diego Pride’s 2015 Parade

Stephen Whitburn, executive director San Diego LGBT Pride announced Friday that the entire trans* community will be their Community Grand Marshal for Pride 2015 with the aim of recognizing and honoring their contributions with the theme Liberty and Justice For All. “Come join in on the fun,” said Whitburn,”Trans* and gender non-conforming individuals, their friends,…

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Ireland approves marriage equality in historic vote

The Republic of Ireland has become the first country in the world to pass marriage equality through a national referendum, and the 21st country to decide to afford same-sex couples full marriage rights. With votes counted from nearly all of Ireland’s 43 parliamentary constituencies, the measure will pass with more than 60 percent of voters…

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Appeals Court puts Michelle Lael-Norsworthy’s reassignment surgery on hold as California board recommends parole

Yesterday a federal appeals court put on hold a trial court order that transgender woman Michelle Lael-Norsworthy, who is currently being held in Mule Creek California State Prison, receive sex reassignment surgery. This came the same day a California board recommended parole  for Norsworthy  who was convicted of second-degree murder. According to a report by…

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Michael Sam signs with Montreal Alouettes

MONTREAL – The Montreal Alouettes announced today that the club has signed international defensive end Michael Sam to a two-year deal. Sam (6’2’’, 260 lbs.) joins the Alouettes after spending the 2014 season in the National Football League with the St. Louis Rams and the Dallas Cowboys. The 25-year-old athlete developed his playing abilities with the…

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