The Trevor Project to honor Cindy McCain with Trevor Hero Award at ‘Trevorlive New York’

The Trevor Project will honor philanthropist Cindy McCain with the Trevor Hero Award at  TrevorLIVE New York at Chelsea Piers for her ongoing support of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) community. The award will be presented to McCain by her daughter Meghan McCain  Monday, June 17 at The Trevor Project’s signature annual event which brings together…

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Fate of immigration bill gay rights measures in doubt

WASHINGTON (CNN) — As the Senate Judiciary Committee neared completion of its consideration of comprehensive immigration reform legislation on Tuesday, it remained unclear whether the panel’s top Democrat would move forward with a pair of controversial gay rights amendments vehemently opposed by congressional Republicans. The amendments, backed by Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vermont, would recognize same-sex…

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‘Psychiatric bible’ eliminates ‘gender identity disorder’

(CNN) — After years of controversy, the latest version of the “psychiatric bible” — the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders — has been released. The DSM-5 (fifth edition)’s introduction, over the weekend at the American Psychiatric Association’s annual meeting, marks “the end of more than a decade’s journey in revising the criteria for…

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Peace Corps announces new service opportunity for same-sex couples

WASHINGTON, D.C., – Peace Corps Deputy Director Carrie Hessler-Radelet today announced that the agency will begin accepting applications from same-sex domestic partners who want to serve together as volunteers overseas.  Same-sex couples may begin the application process starting Monday, June 3. “Service in the Peace Corps is a life-defining leadership experience for Americans who want to…

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White House highlights ‘Harvey Milk Champions of Change’

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Wednesday, May 22, the White House will honor ten openly LGBT elected or appointed officials as “Harvey Milk Champions of Change.”  The event falls on Harvey Milk’s birthday and will recognize these individuals for their commitment to equality and public service. “When President Obama posthumously awarded Harvey Milk the Medal of Freedom…

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