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Louisiana National Guard announces it will process same-sex benefits

Steve Lee, Editor13 years ago02 mins

All members of the Louisiana National Guard will now be able to apply for benefits at any Guard installation, including troops who are legally married to same-sex partners in other states. Equality Louisiana Research and Policy Coordinator, Matthew Patterson said about the new development, “This is a great day for married National Guard members in…

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Equality Louisiana launches ‘I’m Coming Out Against Bullying’

Steve Lee, Editor13 years ago02 mins

This week Equality Louisiana has launched an online week of action against bullying in Louisiana. In 2011 and 2012, three Louisiana students took their own lives as a result of the bullying and harassment they were subjected to. These three tragedies occurred in a span of less than twelve months. A spokesperson for Equality Louisiana…

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