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August 24, 2016

DOL issues regulations ensuring federal contractors comply with LGBTQ non-discrimination protections

Steve Lee, Editor06 mins

WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued final regulations implementing President Obama’s executive order on Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces. Among its provisions, the regulations will help to ensure companies contracting with the federal government comply with non-discrimination protections based on sexual orientation and gender identity. “Federal contracts should deliver value for taxpayers in a way…

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Ricky Martin makes surprise entrance in Miami Beach

Steve Lee, Editor03 mins

Monday night The Penthouse Residences at 1 Hotel & Homes South Beach, alongside Sony Music Latin, proudly hosted a private listening party for the debut album of Univision’s “La Banda” winners, CNCO with Ricky Martin. “La Banda” was produced by Simon Cowell, Ricky Martin, and Saban entertainment and judges included Latin American singers, Ricky Martin,…

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HRC Foundation and Whitman-Walker Health release comprehensive transgender sexual health guide

Steve Lee, Editor05 mins

WASHINGTON – Tuesday, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation and Whitman-Walker Health, a community health center with special expertise in LGBTQ and HIV-related care, released Safer Sex for Trans Bodies, a comprehensive sexual health guide for transgender and gender expansive people and their partners. The guide fills a significant gap in inclusive, publicly-available sexual health…

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Michael Lombardo to receive prestigious LGBTQ community award

Steve Lee, Editor04 mins

LOS ANGELES – Point Foundation (Point) will honor producer and broadcast executive Michael Lombardo with the Point Impact Award at the organization’s annual Point Honors Los Angeles gala Oct. 1. Point presents its Impact Award to an individual who has made a significant impact on improving the lives of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and…

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Classic fairy tale Cinderella comes alive on San Diego Opera’s Stage Oct. 22

Steve Lee, Editor04 mins

SAN DIEGO, Calif.– San Diego Opera will be presenting Rossini’s La Cenerentola, his opera based on the beloved fairy tale Cinderella that has entertained generations and inspired different versions throughout history from Charles Perrault, The Brothers Grimm, to Walt Disney. La Cenerentola (Cinderella) opens the maintage season at the San Diego Civic Theatre on Saturday,…

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