General Mattis indicates he will not roll back open LGBT military service as secretary of defense

During confirmation hearings Thursday, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense, retired General James Mattis indicated he will not work to reverse the current policies that allow any qualified person to serve, including LGBT people. During his prepared testimony, General Mattis said, “We open the door to all patriots who are eligible and meet…

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Communities coast-to-coast plan events for National Day of Racial Healing in United States Jan. 17

BATTLE CREEK, Mich.— Communities across the country are planning a wide-range of events to highlight the National Day of Racial Healing Tuesday, Jan. 17.  The day’s activities, initiated by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) through its Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) enterprise, are uniting civic, religious, community and philanthropic organizations in collaborations to facilitate…

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ClexaCon makes history with the first-ever entertainment convention for LGBTQ women and allies

LAS VEGAS — A different kind of fandom deserves a different kind of convention. ClexaCon will unite LGBTQ women to celebrate queer female characters and stories, connecting fans, celebrities, creators, panelists, journalists, and artists at a party so highly anticipated that VIP tickets sold out in two minutes. Celebrating representations of LGBTQ women in all genres,…

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