The Trump administration has massively expanded the so-called “Global Gag Rule” (GGR), which stops any U.S. aid to foreign non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that provide abortion information, referrals or services — even when they provide those services with their own, non-U.S. funding. The Trump administration’s announcement comes at the beginning of National Women’s Health Week, a…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new poll released on Monday by Gallup reveals 64 percent of U.S. adults say same-sex marriages should be recognized by the law as valid. This is up 3 points from the 61% last year and is the highest percentage to date and continues the generally steady rise since Gallup’s trend began…
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Today, San Diego Coastkeeper and Surfrider Foundation San Diego County Chapter released data about trash collected by more than 6,500 volunteers at San Diego County beach cleanups in 2016. 80 percent of all trash removed contained plastic, with cigarettes containing plastic foam filters remaining one of the most common types of…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the American Military Partner Association (AMPA), the nation’s largest non-profit organization of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) military spouses and their families, announced the launch of the AMPA Military Spouse Scholarship — a new program aimed to help military spouses pursue their higher education goals. AMPA also announced that Hilton will be the presenting sponsor of the new military spouse…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new report out today from the Center for Data Innovation—a data-policy think tank—outlines 10 concrete steps Congress can take to optimize the way data is collected, shared, and used in the United States, including addressing the LGBT data gap. According to the think tank, government-sponsored data collection often omits demographic information…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) announced that award-winning broadcast journalist Robin Roberts of ABC News’ “Good Morning America” will be honored with the HRC Visibility Award at the 2017 HRC Louisiana Gala Dinner on Saturday, June 17, 2017, in New Orleans. “As one of the most trusted and beloved broadcast journalists…
WASHINGTON, D.C., —In a backward move and a major turnabout from the policies of Obama administration Attorneys General Eric Holder and Loretta Lynch, Trump Attorney General Jeff Sessions has directed federal prosecutors to pursue the harshest criminal penalties for those who have been charged with drug crimes. The move is being described by the National LGBTQ…
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Artists have often used their creativity to give voice to their strengths and struggles. This year, both Tate Britain’s Queer British Art 1861-1967 and Leslie-Lohman, Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art’s Art AIDS America took a look back in time at the contributions of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ)…
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WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – LA Pride have announced that this year’s LA Pride Grand Marshal will be Alexei Romanoff. A fierce advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, Alexei has spent a majority of his life fighting for equality. On the 47th anniversary of the world’s first permitted LGBTQ+ parade, LA Pride and Christopher Street West, remain…
