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'It's about damn time for this:' Bryan Ruby becomes only active pro baseball player to be out as gay

Bryan Ruby first started to realize he was different at 14 years old. That's when the hiding began. Along with the darkness. He found emotional refuge in two different parts of his identity. He's a professional baseball player, a member of the …

Perseverance Paying Off in Chile - San Francisco Bay Times - San Francisco Bay Times

By Stuart Gaffney and John Lewis– It’s nearly 10,000 miles from Utqiagvik, Alaska, the northernmost community in the United States to Cape Horn at the southernmost tip of Chile. But very soon, same-sex couples may have the freedom to marry in these two …

WORLD Trapped in Afghanistan, lesbian pioneer, anti-gay crimes, Valencia's bid

Among the Americans trapped in the suburban areas of Kabul, Afghanistan, under Taliban control was Josie Thomas, 32, a transgender government contractor for the U.S. State Department and former U.S. Air Force Sergeant, The Washington Blade reported. Thomas …

Defend trans community rights: Bachelet tells Copenhagen forum

In her appeal to resist proposals that “roll back protections” against the trans community, UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet insisted that wherever they live, their rights should be respected in law and in practice. Speaking on Tuesday at the Copenhagen …

WORLD Marriage in Chile, Polish website, Toronto news, 'Reclaim Pride' march

On July 21, Chile's Senate approved an equal-marriage bill, DW.com reported. The regulations were presented during the second government of the socialist Michelle Bachelet (2014-2018) and last June 1, during his annual public account, right-wing …

Sputnik V vaccine cleared to land in Chile

Thursday, July 22nd 2021 - 09:45 UTC “ The vaccine has a good safety profile,” Heriberto García said Chile's Public Security Institute (ISP) Wednesday authorized the emergency use of the Russian anticoronavirus Sputnik V vaccine by 5 votes in favour, …

POLITICO Playbook: Biden's choice: The filibuster or voting rights?

DRIVING THE DAY Happy Saturday, y’all! On Thursday, I told you how civil rights leaders were preparing for their meeting with President JOE BIDEN and VP KAMALA HARRIS over voting rights and their belief that the administration wasn’t acting aggressively …

Pope Sends More Mixed Messages on L.G.B.T.Q. Rights

VATICAN CITY — A leader in the Roman Catholic Church’s effort to reach out to L.G.B.T.Q. Catholics revealed on Sunday that Pope Francis had sent him a deeply encouraging note, capping an especially disorienting week on the Vatican’s attitude toward gay …

Harry Hay, John Cage, and the Birth of Gay Rights in Los Angeles

In a solitary gay-pride parade the other day, I trudged up the Mattachine Steps, a long, steep public staircase east of the Silver Lake Reservoir, in Los Angeles. The steps—one of many pedestrian shortcuts that interlace the hilly neighborhoods of Silver …

Chile president backs marriage equality

Editor’s note: The Washington Blade on Thursday published a Spanish version of this story. SANTIAGO, Chile — Chilean President Sebastián Piñera on Tuesday announced he supports a marriage equality bill, marking a historic change of heart since he had …

Chilean Right-Wing Forces Criticise Pinera's Push for Same-Sex Marriages

Latin America 06:15 GMT 03.06.2021Get short URL SANTIAGO (Sputnik) - The political coalition of Chilean President Sebastian Pinera was not aware of the announcement that the president would seek to facilitate a same-sex marriage bill, the leaders of the …

Piñera pledges “urgency” to the same-sex marriage bill stalled in Congress

Thursday, June 3rd 2021 - 06:37 UTC Chile approved civil unions between same-sex couples in 2015, allowing them to register for a Civil Union Agreement (AUC) that gives some legal benefits. Chile's president has vowed to push a same-sex marriage bill …

Chile’s unpopular outgoing president delivers solitary farewell

Santiago, Chile – Chilean President Sebastian Pinera began his last address to the nation this week by apologising to families hit by an economic crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic. “Many people feel anger and frustration because they did not always …

Chile same-sex marriage: Piñera vows to push bill in surprising move

Oscar Rementería, a spokesman of the Movilh group that campaigns for LGBT rights, said the announcement was historic, adding: "Without a doubt, same-sex marriage is at our doorstep, and its approval will improve the lives of... same-sex couples."

Chile’s Piñera asks for forgiveness, backs same-sex marriages

By María M.Mur Valparaíso, Chile, Jun 1 (EFE).- Cornered first by mass protests in the country and then by the devastating coronavirus epidemic, the president of Chile on Tuesday asked for “forgiveness” for his mistakes and in a surprising move, announced …

The Chilean president calls for an open dialogue to draft a new constitution Politics News

The outgoing president of Chile has asked for 155 delegates who will be writing new constitution The South American nation has set aside its “trench policy” to hold an open dialogue and reach agreements. In his annual State of the Nation address on Tuesday …

Chile president urges open dialogue in drafting new constitution

Sebastian Pinera’s ruling coalition suffered big loss last month in election of representatives to draft constitution. Chile’s outgoing president has urged 155 representatives who will be drafting a new constitution for the South American nation to abandon …

UNDIPLOMATIC STANCE: Dirco silent on homophobia row as SA embassy refuses to affirm gay rights in Poland

A general view during the Cape Town Pride Parade on February 29, 2020 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo: Gallo Images/Die Burger/Jaco Marais) An open letter of support for the LGBTQI community in Poland has been signed by around 50 embassies since …

Chile's Pinera to push same-sex marriage bill long stuck in Congress

Jose Eshkenazi Smeke: La campaña de publicidad con Alexa Moreno un acierto de marketing deportivo.

Jose Eshkenazi Smeke reconoce que la posibilidad de premiar a los cuartos lugares de las olimpiadas podrías ser benéfico para el impulso de diversas disciplinas MIAMI, FLORIDA, ESTADOS UNIDOS, September 21, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- El …

Indianapolis Courts and Police Investigated for Bias; Systemic Racism

Community listening sessions and other methods of interaction, data collection and feedback will be used in the course of this investigation. INDIANAPOLIS, IN, USA, September 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EVENT: Black Lawyers for Justice news …

Join RMCC and Khadijah Adams in Taking Your Support of Social Equity and Inclusion in Cannabis to the Next Level

Rocky Mountain Cannabis Consulting (RMCC) and Khadijah Adams partner to provide free education to cannabis social equity entrepreneurs and licensees DENVER, COLORADO, UNITED STATES, September 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rocky Mountain …

THE NATIONAL SPACE SOCIETY MOURNS THE PASSING OF ROBERT KRONE, FOUNDER OF THE KEPLER SPACE INSTITUTE

Krone’s Visionary and Humanistic Approach to the Study of Space Communities and Settlement Was Unique WASHINGTON, D.C., USA, September 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Robert “Bob” Krone, the founder of the Kepler Space Institute (KSI) and …

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UNITED NATIONS, NEW YORK CITY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, September 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ஐ.நா பொதுச்சபையில் உரையாற்றுவதற்காக அமெரிக்காவுக்கு வருகை தந்துள்ள சிறிலங்கா அதிபரும் தமிழினப் படுகொலையாளியுமாகிய கோத்தபாய இராஜபக்சவுக்கு எதிராக …

Northpointe Bank Raises $23,000 to Fight Human Trafficking at Fueling Freedom Event

Northpointe Bank hosted a cocktail event featuring stories from The Exodus Road operatives who partnered with police to liberate girls stuck in sex trafficking. COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO, UNITED STATES, September 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Dr. Van Johnson Recounts "The Legal Lynching of a Black Psychiatrist"

Narrative portrays racist conspiracy to turn an unsuspecting doctor into a fall guy MISSOURI, UNITED STATES, September 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In "The Legal Lynching of a Black Psychiatrist" Dr. Van Johnson recounts real life …

Savhera, public benefit corporation empowering trafficking survivors, wins Texas Governor’s Commission on Women grant

Pivots made during COVID to sustain and grow the business earn Savhera a $7500 award DALLAS, TX, USA, September 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Beacon State Fund, in partnership with the Texas Governor’s Commission for Women, awarded Savhera …

Australian Prime Minister and Key Global Officials Join The IASP 31st World Congress Opening Proceedings

Australian Prime Minister Hon Scott Morrison MP will join other key global officials as part of the opening proceedings of the IASP 31st World Congress. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The International …

MOMS Orange County Partners with Orange County Community Foundation for Igniting Potential Giving Day

The 24-hour fundraiser seeks to raise $200,000 to support Orange County’s youth SANTA ANA, CA, UNITED STATES, September 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MOMS Orange County and 16 other nonprofits will partner with the Orange County Community …

International Akathisia Awareness Day Can Save Lives

Suicide Can be a Medication Side Effect CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, USA, September 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- September is suicide prevention month and today is International Akathisia Awareness Day because akathisia is a medication-induced disorder …

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The Research Institute for Technology and Innovation (IPTI) To Host Annual Fundraiser on October 4th, 2021 in New York

In celebration of its 18th anniversary, IPTI is hosting their sixth annual fundraiser and auction on October 4th, 2021, 6:30pm at The Loeb Boathouse in NYC. NEW YORK, NY, USA, September 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Research Institute for …

(Video) Iran: Teachers Continue Protests as Authorities Refrain from Addressing their Demands

Mrs. Maryam Rajavi hailed the protesting teachers and retirees and called on students to support the freedom-loving teachers and educators. PARIS, FRANCE, September 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI …

Carl Brister’s Love + Unity Fest Sends The Greatest Message of All: Love

The Love + Unity Fest inspires unity in the community for the 6th year; Launches scholarship and honors music legend Dionne Warwick. WEST ORANGE, NEW JERSEY, UNITED STATES, September 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For the sixth year in a row, …

UN members asked to watch "Sri Lanka's Killing Fields" prior to Sri Lankan President's speech at UN General Assembly

Gotabaya Rajapaksa is a twisted and monstrous human being. Any UN members who care about human rights should boycott his speech. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- US Tamils are requesting that United Nations …

Middletown Literacy Scores Soar by 175% Despite COVID Challenges

Middletown students increased literacy skills by 175% during the COVID 2020-21 school year. Dramatic gains were achieved for historically underserved students. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When …

Fire from the Sky destroyed Ancient City, possible source of the Biblical Story of Sodom

PRESCOTT, ARIZONA, UNITED STATES, September 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- About 3,600 years ago, thousands of city people looked up to see a bright object streaking toward them through the sky. Within seconds, the object detonated in the air …

Private investigations and security firm T.I.P.P. Investigations has relocated its headquarters to Dallas, Texas

T.I.P.P. Investigations also has offices in Hartford, CT, and in New York, NY. UNITED STATES, September 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Premium corporate, government, and private investigations and security firm T.I.P.P. Investigations has …

HORMONE CHANGES BRINGS THOUSANDS OF WOMEN THE WORLD OVER TO WISEPAUSE WELLNESS VIRTUAL EVENT

Menopause Awareness Month is a Great Time to Remind People that Aging Isn’t A Dirty Word And Neither Is Menopause LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, September 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For the thousands of women who registered, seeking help …