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I love listening to how children describe God. It’s even more interesting seeing how they draw God. One morning, a Sunday school teacher asked the students to sketch God. Some of the pictures showed God portrayed as a huge sea turtle, carrying the world on its back; God as a bright sun; God as a…

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Marriott celebrates love and pride with its associates

BETHESDA, Md.– Global lodging leader, Marriott International, Inc. today dedicated a special collection of photos and tributes to its own associates worldwide, celebrating their weddings and commitment ceremonies. The campaign launches with same-sex couples and will then expand, inviting all families, friends and associates to take part. These photos and tributes may be found on…

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Australian underwear brand Cocksox® celebrates seven year anniversary with ‘Seven Deadly Sins’ ad campaign

SYDNEY, Australia — Seven sinful years! We’re not talking about a marriage, we’re talking about Cocksox®, the infamous underwear and swimwear brand from Australia. “We started out with one red underwear brief listed on eBay, almost as a dare,” laughs Nadiah Christensen, Cocksox® creative director, “And now look, seven years later Cocksox® is bigger and better than ever.”…

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Marines and sailors authorized to wear uniforms in 2013 San Diego Pride Parade

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. — Marines and sailors with I Marine Expeditionary Force are officially authorized to wear approved uniforms in the 39th annual San Diego Pride Parade, July 13, the Public Affairs Office of the U.S. Marine Corps at Camp Pendleton announced today. For the past two years the San Diego Pride Parade has welcomed…

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Nation’s leading businesses support ENDA as Senate hearing nears

WASHINGTON – The nation’s leading corporations are continuing to stand up for the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), legislation that would provide workplace protections to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community.  Currently, there is no federal law prohibiting employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. Human Rights Campaign President Chad…

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‘Fighting for Equality in the Workplace’ community breakfast: July 12

A Better San Diego, a coalition of community, faith and labor groups that seeks to build a better San Diego by addressing and demanding action on the important economic issues that face our communities is hosting a distinguished panel July 12, the Friday of Pride weekend, as part of its monthly breakfast series. The tremendous…

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ACLU moves to challenge N.C.’s ban on marriage for same-sex couples

RALEIGH, N.C. – Today the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the ACLU of North Carolina Legal Foundation (ACLU-NCLF) announced plans to challenge North Carolina’s ban on marriage for same-sex couples by amending a federal lawsuit filed against the state last year on behalf of six same-sex couples and their children that challenges North Carolina’s…

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