The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) has praised the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) today for publishing federally-supported guidance that aims to support transgender federal employees. Gender identity has already been added as one of the protected categories of the equal employment opportunity policy for Executive Branch positions, but the new guidelines on gender expression and…
Last night’s American Idol finale was nothing short of amazing as Lady Gaga took the stage with her latest hit, “The Edge of Glory” – stunt in tow. The dramatic scene of a looming cliff made for a breathtaking backdrop as Miss Little Monster fell from its edges. Her hit song came to a halting…
Students at Redwood Heights Elementary School in Oakland, Calif. have learned a valuable lesson in gender diversity after Joel Baum, director of education and training for Gender Spectrum, introduced lessons on transgender clownish and single-sex geckos. The lessons were presented on behalf of a grant from the California Teacher’s Union and presented by the anti-bullying…
Jillian Michaels to adopt child from Congo. Michaels has expressed attraction to both sexes in Ladies Home Journal; now prepares to start parenthood. | photo credit: Jillian Michaels Jillian Michaels surprised fans of NBC’s The Biggest Loser when she announced she will be leaving the show to pursue a family during the Season 11 finale….
Memorial Day ushers in the official summer grilling season. Backyard barbecues, pool parties and condo balconies will be filled with people enjoying grilled meats, potato salad, veggie burgers and fabulous cocktails. While San Diegans are lucky because we can enjoy grilling year around, summer provides the perfect backdrop for outdoor fun with friends. Get Ready…
Last week, comedian Lisa Lampanelli told her Twitter followers that she would pledge $1,000 to the GMHS (Gay Men’s Health Crisis, one of New York’s most venerable HIV/AIDS prevention organization) for every protester sent to her Friday performance in Topeka by the violently anti-gay Westboro Baptist Church group. A long-time advocate on behalf of the…
In February of this year, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed a measure granting citizens the right to legal civil unions. Now, on June 2, 2011, Quinn will join Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Equality Illinois and Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fun to take part in a civil union ceremony that will launch the new law…
In response to long-standing hints and overwhelming support from fans, Glee creators Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuck have finally outted mean-girl Cheerio Santana, played by 24-year-old Naya Rivera. After nearly two seasons of suggestion to prepare fans for the possibility of a lesbian relationship between fellow cheerleaders and close friends Santana and Brittany (Heather Morris),…
Yesterday, Nissan was among the many businesses in Tennessee and around the world to voice opposition to HB600/SB632 – the proposed law that would remove discrimination protections for LGBT individuals throughout the state. The car manufacturer issued an official statement against the discriminatory bill, stating that the company shares “public concerns about this bill’s impact…
Even high-profile scandals and $100,000 fines have yet to silence homophobic slurs in the pro sports arena. At Sunday night’s NBA Eastern Conference Finals game, Chicago Bulls player Joakim Noah appears to have uttered the same anti-gay slur that brought the Lakers’ Kobe Bryant so much unwanted attention – and a hefty fine from the…
