Yesterday a landmark ruling was passed recognizing the rights of our transgender peers.

It is now illegal under federal law to descriminate in employment matters on the basis of gender identity.

This ruling is long overdue and will protect those currently employed and those seeking employment from being denied on ...

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We've organized an online toolkit to get your started on your health and financial New Year's Resolutions. Below you'll find common resolutions and local as well as national resources to help you get started. If you're not sure what resolutions to make, we've also offered ...

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The holiday season is approaching quickly and for many lgbt people it is a difficult time.  I am lucky to have a really inclusive family who allows others into the circle and has always been supportive of my friends and guys that I have dated.  Many LGBT people don't ...

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Every morning I scour news sites and blogs looking for new and interesting stories.  A recent one posted on Huffington Post on Monday caught my eye. Queer Kids a Photo Essay Project started back in 2006 by photographer M. Sharkey chronicles stories and photos of LGBT teens.  The concept is ...

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For the members of our community living open and “out” lives today may serve as a celebration, or more likely, it may seem like an ordinary day.

That being said, along with celebrating, we should take a moment to reflect on the experiences of queer people as a whole. For ...

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Great article on the 2010 Census about LGBT couples. If you have not seen this article take a look and share your thoughts.  It was quite thought provoking for me as well.  Maybe on the next Census in 2020 we will finally be counted accurately and visibly.

This was taken ...

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September 4th-10th is National Suicide Prevention Week. Each year this week is dedicated to awareness of resources and prevention efforts surrounding suicide.
This year National Suicide Prevention Week comes on the heels of the release of results from a large study from the CDC. 
This study indicated that nearly 50 ...

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This morning I was reading the news on 365gay.com, one of my favorite LGBT news sites because it's updated frequently and carries LGBT news from around the world, and I saw an article about a recent tragic event in Texas. 

You can read the full article HERE----but ...

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I read this article the other day about a woman in Wisconsin who answered an ad on craigslist. 

She moved to NYC and was expecting to trade cooking and cleaning for a place to stay.
Over the course of 9 days she was allegedly raped, beaten, and held against her ...

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A third teen has died as the result of suicide in as many weeks.

Asher Brown of Texas shot himself in the head last week after years of bullying by his peers.

California teen Seth Walsh was removed from life support nine days after being found hanging from a tree ...

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