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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Cathie and Sue Timian were recently interviewed by Christina Miller of the www.everybodysgood.com team about an exciting, new event for queer women in the Rochester area, dYke picnic. See the interview below to learn more.

Q1: What was your inspiration for the event?
 
A: Women! *laughs*  Rochester has ...

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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 following fact sheet for lesbian and queer women was created by the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA), the largest and oldest organization of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender health care professionals in the world. Their mission is to advocate for inclusive public policy around LGBT health issues, to ...

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This upcoming Sunday, November 20th, will mark the 13th annual Transgender Day of Remembrance. Different cities celebrated throughout this week and will continue celebrating through Sunday. The Rochester area event was held on November 15th and I was fortunate enough to be able to attend. Although it was a small ...

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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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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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Recently a member of the everybodysgood.com team had the honor of interviewing Kathy L. Rumer, D.O. She is a board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon who specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery for gender variant individuals.  She is the founder of Delaware Valley Aesthetics, where she works with ...

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