Thousands expected to attend the 26th National Conference on LGBT Equality, Jan. 29 – Feb. 2 (VIDEO)

Four thousand lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights advocates from across the country are expected to attend the 26th National Conference on LGBT Equality: Creating Change Jan. 29 –Feb. 2 at the Hilton Americas–Houston, 1600 Lamar Street in  Houston. The Creating Change Conference is powered by hundreds of skills-building workshops, 23 Day Long Institutes, receptions, caucuses, film…

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Nigeria passes anti-gay laws

Nigeria has pased tough new anti-gay laws including outlawing gay marriage, public displays of same-sex relationships and belonging to gay groups. According to Aljazeera, Reuben Abatim, President Goodluck Jonathan’s spokesman, said that the president signed the bill because it was consistent with the attitudes of most people toward homosexuality in the West African nation. “I can confirm that the president…

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Gay Indian writer Shaleen Rakesh releases ‘The Lion and the Antler’

NEW DELHI,  — At an event at the Akshara Theatre in New Delhi Jan. 8,  Shaleen Rakesh released the book at a quiet function with family and close friends. “Today is specially chosen as the day to release the book since it’s my father’s birthday,” said Shaleen Rakesh, the son of celebrated Hindi writer, Mohan Rakesh. The book is…

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LGBT-friendly HUIY announces completion of 30-1 forward stock split

LAS VEGAS, — Hui Ying Technology and Media Group Holding Company (OTC PINK: HUIY), a development stage company planning to develop and operate a chain of high-end resorts catering to the LGBT community under the name Andalusian Resorts and Spas (the “Company”), today announced the completion of a thirty-for-one forward stock split of its issued and outstanding…

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Congresswoman Susan Davis pushes for postage stamp to commemorate Balboa Park

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Susan Davis (CA-53) introduced a resolution requesting the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee to issue a postage stamp commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the 1915 Panama-California Exhibition at Balboa Park. “Balboa Park is a crown jewel in the heart of San Diego,” said Davis. “It is an integral part of the lives of San…

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Attorney General Eric Holder: ‘For purposes of federal law Utah same-sex marriages will be recognized as lawful’

WASHINGTON— Attorney General Eric Holder issued the following statement today on the status of same-sex marriages performed in the state of Utah: “Last June, the Supreme Court issued a landmark decision – in United States v. Windsor – holding that Americans in same-sex marriages are entitled to equal protection and equal treatment under the law. …

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Lady Gaga enables social media followers to embrace their differences while deepening the perceived relationship, MU study finds

COLUMBIA, Mo. – According to recent statistics, more than 175 million tweets are sent daily, and 11 accounts are created every second on Twitter. One celebrity who boasts the highest amount of global subscribers is singer Lady Gaga who enjoys more than 40 million Twitter followers. Now, University of Missouri communication researchers have found that…

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NHL becomes first with all-team support for gay athletes and fans through ‘You Can Play’ (VIDEO)

DENVER,  — Colorado Avalanche team captain Gabriel Landeskog today became the latest professional athlete to speak on behalf of the You Can Play Project,  and in doing so, the National Hockey League has become the first professional sports league in North America to have each of its member teams represented by players voicing support for LGBT (lesbian,…

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