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Out Houston mayor dives into politics, progress
Annise Parker, mayor of Houston, was in Philadelphia on May 5 to accept the International Role Model Award at Equality Forum’s International Equality Dinner. When Parker was elected mayor in 2009, ...
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LGBT media guru honored in Philly
Media-relations expert Cathy Renna next week will accept an award named after an LGBT icon, and one of her own inspirations. Renna will be honored with the 2012 Barbara Gittings Award by the Assoc...
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EEOC makes landmark transgender ruling
by Jen Colletta
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In an unprecedented ruling this week, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission found that the law that prohibits sex discrimination against federal employees protects transgender people. EEOC f...
President Obama backs bullying bills
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On a day in which LGBT supporters were encouraged to remain silent to take a stand for safer schools, the Obama administration spoke out in favor of legislation that seeks to alleviate anti-LGBT bu...
Media Trail: April 27-May 3
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Lincoln proposal would extend anti-bias shield Omaha’s WOWT.com reports Lincoln, Neb., could join Omaha in extending antidiscrimination protection to gay and transgender people. Councilman Carl...
20th Forum puts Philly on global map
by Jen Colletta
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In the past two decades, Equality Forum has grown from a regional exploration of LGBT issues to an international one — and will next week bridge the gap among LGBT communities in Philadelphia and t...
Internet hero Zach Wahls brings activism, book to Philly
by Jen Colletta
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“The sexual orientation of my parents has had zero effect on the content of my character.” With that statement, Zach Wahls went from being a 19-year-old college student from Iowa to a staunch LGBT...
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