Protections for transgender foster youth signed into law

SACRAMENTO – Legislation authored by Sen. Mark Leno that provides new protections for transgender foster youth in California was signed into law Saturday by Gov. Jerry Brown. Senate Bill 731 ensures that all foster youth, including those who identify as transgender, are placed in appropriate homes where they feel safe and accepted. It requires caregivers…

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GLAAD launches #SpiritDay app in support of LGBT youth

NEW YORK, NY – GLAAD has announced the launch of the “Go Purple for #SpiritDay” app, powered by Toyota Financial Services. The free app allows users to take part in Spirit Day, the largest and most visible anti-bullying campaign in the world supporting LGBT youth, by making their social media photos purple. The app also…

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GLAAD comes to Great Britain as part of expanding global work for LGBT acceptance

GLAAD has announced the launch of a UK operation as part of its growing global work to accelerate acceptance of the LGBT community. GLAAD UK officially launches this month and will be part of a series of announcements made at the group’s first-ever international board meeting, taking place at the House of Lords in central…

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Ending the stigma of HIV starts with changing what we think about each other

“The worst thing you can do to another person is to pretend they don’t exist.”   Oprah Winfrey First, let me start off by saying that the AIDS Walk 2015 was a great experience. It was well managed and the weather was great. With an unofficial theme of “Ending the Stigma” it was a great success….

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California Coastal Commission bans SeaWorld from breeding whales

The California Coastal Commission, which oversees seaside developments in the state, has barred SeaWorld from breeding whales at the facility, a ruling that could means the 11 orcas now at the park would be the last, reports CBS News. The ruling could mark the beginning of the end for SeaWorld’s killer whale shows, the park’s…

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Watch: YouTube stars share advice on coming out

https://youtu.be/HJkx_-Av4jg With National Coming Out Day just around the corner (Oct.11) YouTube Content Creator Raymond Braun, alongside Aaron and Austin Rhodes, have prepared the ultimate coming out guide offering their best advice and personal experience. Watch above as Raymond and The Rhodes Bros breakdown the coming out process and provide a check-list of all things…

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