Dear Absolut:

It is with great displeasure that I must inform you that I cannot get your brand at many finer restaurants. I have never forgotten your leadership in supporting the LGBT community by taking out ads in gay publications in 1981. I was an out gay man attending Stanford University and partying in San Francisco at…

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‘When We Rise’ executive producer Dustin Lance Black talks to ABC News (VIDEO)

ABC Breaking News | Latest News Videos Last night on “Nightline,” ABC News’ Elizabeth Vargas interviewed “When We Rise” executive producer Dustin Lance Black as well as cast members Mary-Louise Parker, Ivory Aquino and Charles Socarides. “When We Rise,” chronicles 40 years of the LGBT community’s struggle. The show’s cast includes Rosie O’Donnell, Whoopi Goldberg…

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National leaders, groups,individuals file briefs in Supreme Court supporting Gavin Grimm and transgender rights

WASHINGTON – Today, individuals and institutions from across the country representing a diverse and extraordinary cross-section of interests, perspectives, and concerns filed friend-of-court briefs in support of Gavin Grimm, a 17-year-old high school student from Virginia whose case against his school board over their refusal to allow him access to the boys’ restroom at school…

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House LGBT Caucus announces re-launch of Transgender Equality Task Force, names Kennedy chair

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus announced today that it is re-launching the Transgender Equality Task Force.  This task force was first launched during the 114th Congress, and was the first such task force created by the Caucus.  The Transgender Equality Task Force will be chaired by Vice Chair Rep. Joe Kennedy (MA-04)….

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Federation of Gay Games announces 2022 Gay Games XI shortlist bid cities

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — The 2022 Gay Games XI host city shortlist vote by the Federation of Gay Games (FGG) General Assembly took place Feb. 28, one year after the bid process was announced. The shortlisted host cities are Guadalajara (MEX), Hong Kong (CHN), and Washington, D.C. (USA) Site inspections are the next steps in the bid process: May…

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HRC launches Lenten devotional campaign to encourage LGBTQ acceptance in faith communities

WASHINGTON — Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation launched a campaign during the Christian holy season of Lent to tell the stories of LGBTQ people of faith and their allies. The campaign seeks to create an environment in which LGBTQ people of faith and their allies can practice the spiritual traditions of their faith…

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EJAF Academy Awards Viewing Party raises record-breaking $7 million to help end HIV/AIDS

LOS ANGELES — The 25th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party hosted by Sir Elton John and David Furnish raised a record-breaking $7 million for the global effort to end AIDS. The gala, which took place Sunday, Feb. 26, at West Hollywood Park in Los Angeles, was generously sponsored by BVLGARI, Neuro…

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