School athletic officials debunk horror stories about transgender student athletes

Conservative media are criticizing the Minnesota State High School League for adopting a policy that will allow transgender student athletes to play on the sports teams that correspond with their gender identity, warning that the policy will cause gender confusion, inappropriate behavior in locker rooms, and unfairness for female athletes, reports Media Matters for America….

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‘Bingo’ at Bourbon Street to support Christmas Toy Drive: Dec. 11

Join host Nicole Murray Ramirez, Thursday, Dec. 11 at Bourbon Street, 4612 Park Blvd. in  San Diego for Bingo! The evening will benefit the Imperial Court de San Diego’s annual Christmas Toy Drive and is from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. It’s $5 to play or a donation of an unwrapped new toy. Come join the…

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NAACP Image Awards nominees include Laverne Cox, Justin Simien and more

The nominees for the NAACP Image Awards were announced this morning and include nods for several LGBT artists and inclusive series and films, reports GLAAD. The Image Awards celebrate outstanding achievements by people of color in arts as well as those who work to promote social justice through their creative efforts, this year’s show will…

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Taste and toast this holiday season at Hillcrest ‘Taste ‘n’ Tinis,’ Dec. 11

SAN DIEGO – Classic cocktail parties will have a new sparkle this season, when one of San Diego’s most beloved neighborhoods serves up a festive way to enjoy the holiday season. Thursday, Dec. 11 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., take in the holiday decorations and crisp air, while you embark on a self-guided walking…

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For the first time ever, FBI reports on hate crimes based on gender identity

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) released its annual Hate Crime Statistics for 2013, including for the first time statistics for hate crimes reported based on gender identity. The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) responded to the report by urging all law enforcement to report hate crimes in their jurisdiction in order to…

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Michigan legislature poised to grant special discrimination rights to anti-LGBT adoption services

In addition to passing a Religious  Freedom Restoration Act  through the Michigan House of Representatives Dec. 4, in a surprise move the Michigan legislative body also resurrected three bills that would allow adoption or foster care providers to refuse services on the basis of their personal religious objections—the consequences of which would be immediate, random,…

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Final ad in ‘All God’s Children’ campaign features Mississippi faith leader (VIDEO)

JACKSON—Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) released its final ad in its LGBT public education campaign, All God’s Children. In addition to Mary Jane Kennedy and State Representative Alyce Clarke featured in the concluding ad, Rev. Stan Wilson also shares his thoughts on welcoming LGBT people into his congregation. Rev. Wilson is a pastor at Northside Baptist Church…

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HRC releases Buyer’s Guide to businesses supporting LGBT workplace inclusion

WASHINGTON – Before hitting the “purchase now” button for that holiday gift, consumers are encouraged to check out the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation’s new annual buying guide to see if those dollars are going to a business committed to workplace equality. The popular Buying for Workplace Equality guide, first issued a decade ago by…

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