NEW YORK — The United Nations human rights office has expressed concern over recent developments in Malawi, after the spokesperson of one of the country’s main political parties recently called for gay and lesbian people to be killed, describing them as “worse than dogs.” The spokesperson for the Office of the UN High Commissioner for…
NEW ROCHELLE, NY — A new study of the quality of healthcare provided to transgender patients in the New York City correctional system revealed significant areas for improvement and reported a greater than 50% decrease in patient complaints after the healthcare staff at 12 jail clinics received LGBT training. Within six months of implementing a…
TALLAHASSEE – Tuesday, Jan. 26, the Senate Judiciary Committee will hear The Florida Competitive Workforce Act (SB 120) which would prohibit discrimination against LGBT people in employment, housing and public accommodations. This is the first time the legislation will be heard by legislators. “This is a huge breakthrough not only for Florida but for the South…
NEW YORK, NY – Fresh off the heels of the highest rated year in the network’s 10-year history, Logo is continuing to break records as the only cable network to post ten consecutive quarters of year-over-year growth. The network has no plans to slow down as it heads into 2016 with the eighth season of…
Discriminatory legislation targeting transgender students is gaining traction in South Dakota. Scheduled for a hearing on Monday in the House State Affairs committee, HB 1008 seeks to prevent transgender students in public schools from using restrooms or locker rooms that are consistent with their gender identity and requires taxpayers to assume the costly financial consequences…
SAN DIEGO – The San Diego Exploratory Foundation (SDEF) announced today the launch of a logo design and brand/style guide competition for the inaugural ANOC (Association of National Olympic Committees) World Beach Games, taking place in San Diego, in 2017. The deadline to submit is January 29 and the winning logo will be announced Feb….
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – State Assembly Speaker Toni G. Atkins, Assembly member Shirley Weber and nearly 100 community representatives from diverse sectors joined the CalEITC4Me Campaign in celebration of California’s EITC Day Friday at the Jacobs Center in San Diego to mark the availability of the new state Earned Income Tax Credit. Speaker Atkins played…
WASHINGTON – Today, HRC Foundation announced it is launching an intensive, capacity-building fellowship program for young leaders at the front lines of the fight to end the spread and stigma of HIV. HRC’s HIV 360° Fellowship program, which is made possible by the tremendous support of the Elton John AIDS Foundation, will provide training and support…
SAN DIEGO — Amy Lisewski stirred up San Diego’s improv scene when she launched the first-ever San Diego Improv Festival. Three years later, the festival returns, attracting improv enthusiasts from around the country for the four-day comedy binge. From February 11-14, at Finest City Improv’s North Park theater, the festival will offer professional workshops, performances…
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Already known as the first transgender contestant in the Ms. Senior California Pageant and a consultant to Jenji Kohan in the development of Laverne Cox’s character on Netflix’s Hit drama series Orange is the New Black, Michaela Mendelsohn is now adding another new groundbreaking title to her resume. She has just been named the first transgender…
