Celebrities rally behind new resource that supports LGBT couples starting families

LOS ANGELES – Now that marriage equality is legal throughout the U.S., many same-sex couples are moving on to the next step in their relationships by starting families. But the road to parenthood is still a challenge for many people in the LGBT community. That’s why author Eric Rosswood put together Journey to Same-Sex Parenthood, a new…

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Judge won’t reduce Philly gay basher’s sentence

Kathryn Knott, who was convicted of assaulting a gay couple in Philadelphia in 2014 won’t receive the reduced sentence she requested. Philly.com reported that Common Pleas Court Judge Roxanne Covington called appropriate the five- to 10-month prison term she imposed on Kathryn Knott and chided Knott for a “complete disconnection with the incident itself and…

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First openly gay player to compete in March Madness

Seton Hall’s Derrick Gordon could soon make history as the first openly gay basketball player to compete in the NCAA March Madness tournament. Seton Hall’s victory over Villanova in the Big East Championship on Saturday means they qualify for the Men’s Division I NCAA Basketball Tournament, which begins this week. Gordon first came out in 2014 while playing…

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Equality PAC endorses Hillary Clinton

WASHINGTON, D.C.– The Board of Equality PAC, a political action committee formed by leaders of the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus, announced today their endorsement of Secretary Hillary Clinton to be the next president of the United States of America. “The Equality PAC is thrilled to endorse Secretary Hillary Clinton’s campaign for the Presidency,” said Equality PAC…

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White House appoints first transgender person as lead point of contact for LGBT groups on all issues

Raffi Freedman-Gurspan has been appointed by President Obama as the White House’s primary LGBT liaison. BuzzFeed News broke the story first as Freedman-Gurspan becomes the first transgender person in that role. In 2015, Freedman-Gurspan was hired by President Obama as an Outreach and Recruitment Director in the Presidential Personnel Office at the White House. She…

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Beatles show ‘Rain’ returns to San Diego March 29 – April 3

SAN DIEGO – Broadway/San Diego has announced an all new show when the internationally-acclaimed Beatles concert, RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles, returns to San Diego to thrill audiences once again but this time with new songs and high definition imagery. Tickets are on sale now for the March 29-April 3 engagement that, for the…

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Vimeo announces first 2016 ‘Share The Screen’ filmmaker investment

https://youtu.be/tdyLC3g4Z6U “Share the Screen”, launched at Sundance, is Vimeo’s new initiative they hope will help close the gender gap that is so pervasive in the entertainment industry.  Vimeo intends to foster equality by investing in female-led programming, educational workshops, meet-ups, interviews, and more that spotlight and support female voices in the Vimeo community. March 8,…

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HRC announces first round of House and Senate endorsements

WASHINGTON — The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) has announced that HRC’s Board of Directors, comprised of community leaders from across the nation, voted Friday to issue the following Congressional endorsements focusing on incumbent members of Congress. “From supporting nationwide marriage equality, to co-sponsoring the Equality Act, these members of Congress have demonstrated a strong commitment…

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