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Published on Aug 5, 2020

Local lesbian couple celebrate 50 years together

When Alice Cozad and Linda Young met each other as freshmen at the University of Iowa they knew almost instantly that they would be together as a couple for the rest of their lives. "The electricity went out in the basement of the dorm, where we lived …

Source: Windy City Times - Left-wing
Published on Aug 5, 2020

NATIONAL Anti-trans killings, surveys, 'Trans Care' book, gay-bar news

Gay City News reported that an individual who the NYPD said was fatally stabbed at a Bronx apartment building on July 26 was a Black transgender woman, according to Princess Janae Place, an organization that supports homeless LGBTQ adults in the Tri-state …

Source: Windy City Times - Left-wing
Published on Jul 21, 2020

The Supreme Court Rightfully Demurs on Gay Marriage

By Ron Hart, Op-Ed Contributor Follow | Tuesday, October 14, 2014 Ron Hart is a syndicated columnist and humorist. Our Supreme Court punted on hearing the gay marriage cases recently brought before it. By not hearing the cases, the court allowed same-sex …

Source: Christian Post - Right-wing
Published on Jul 17, 2020

An Emergency Marriage License Erases Boundaries

As a gay couple, Suneel Khanna and Carl Wolter are accustomed to questioning boundaries when it comes to love. But before they got married in Toronto on June 14, the geographical kind were new to them. Mr. Khanna (left), 45, and Mr. Wolter, 65, met on the …

Source: The New York Times - Neutral
Published on Jul 15, 2020

Human Rights Campaign snubs Susan Collins, endorses Sara Gideon

Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) has lost an endorsement from the Human Rights Campaign. (Photo by Gage Skidmore via Flickr) Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) has failed to win the endorsement of the Human Rights Campaign in her bid for re-election, even though the …

Source: Washington Blade - District of Columbia - Uncategorized
Published on Jun 21, 2020

Red Wing families share stories of raising gay and lesbian children

Dick paused, then said, “You are our daughter and always will be our daughter. No matter whether you are gay or straight, we want you to have a loving life and satisfying, healthy loving relationships.” That was in 1996 and Dick and his wife, Carol, lived …

Source: RiverTowns - Minnesota - Neutral
Published on Jul 11, 2020

‘Confessions of a Gay Priest’

“Confessions of a Gay Priest” by Tom Rastrelli ©2020, University of Iowa Press $19.95 328 pages You spent days examining your life. Sins: that’s what you were looking for. How had you displeased God? How many lies, covets, dishonors? What have you done …

Source: Q Notes - Uncategorized
Published on Jul 7, 2020

John Wayne: Iowa’s cultural icon or a ‘rotten SOB’?

ap photo A John Wayne statue stands beneath an American flag at John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, Calif. Some California Democrats want Orange County to strip John Wayne’s name off their airport because of some racist and homophobic things he said in an …

Source: The Times Republican - Iowa - Neutral
Published on Jul 2, 2020

Column: Pete Buttigieg on running as a gay man and his struggles with Black voters

Pride 2020 is officially in the books and man, it was complicated: The COVID-19 pandemic forced organizers to cancel parades; the horrific deaths of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery sparked a month-long Black Lives Matter protests, many …

Source: Los Angeles Times - California - Neutral
Published on Jun 30, 2020

these states still allow the dangerous practice of gay conversion therapy

Homosexuality is not a mental disease. It is not a choice nor is it an addiction. Yet, despite the plethora of widely respected medical organizations that have reiterated the fact for decades many parts of our society continue to treat gayness as an option …

Source: Care2 Healthy Living - Left-wing
Published on Jun 26, 2020

'Security risks'? Biden's past rhetoric on gay rights could complicate LGBT claims on campaign trail

Parades and gatherings for National Pride Month, to raise awareness for LGBTQIA+ rights, go virtual because of the coronavirus pandemic. "My gut reaction," Joe Biden reportedly declared in 1973, "is that they [homosexuals] are security risks …

Source: FOX News - Right-wing
Published on Jun 26, 2020

Iowa Safe Schools Celebrates a Historical Pride Month with a Virtual Graduation for Students

Posted: Jun 26, 2020 / 07:27 AM CDT / Updated: Jun 26, 2020 / 07:27 AM CDT DES MOINES, Iowa– This Pride month has proven to be a historical one, with the Supreme Court ruling to ban discrimination against a person’s sexual orientation and …

Source: WHO - Uncategorized
Published on Jun 17, 2020

Franklin Graham sounds off on SCOTUS ruling over LGBTQ worker rights

Evangelical leader Franklin Graham sounded off this week on the Supreme Court’s recent ruling that gay and transgender people are protected against employment discrimination under existing civil rights laws and said he believes the decision “erodes …

Source: The Hill - Washington DC - Neutral
Published on Jun 15, 2020

Morning Digest: Virginia GOP congressman who officiated same-sex wedding gets denied renomination

Campaign Action Riggleman’s loss comes after a short and at times bizarre career in politics that began with a 2017 run for governor. Riggleman, a distillery owner and former Air Force intelligence officer, pitched himself as an aggravated outsider and …

Source: Daily Kos - Left-wing
Published on Jun 14, 2020

Congressman who officiated same-sex wedding loses GOP nomination

"Voter fraud has been a hallmark of this nomination process and I will not stand for it," the congressman tweeted, before adding that the Republican Party of Virginia "needs to reevaluate their priorities." "We are evaluating all …

Source: CNN - Neutral
Published on Jun 10, 2020

Human Rights Campaign makes congressional endorsements ahead of November’s election

Congressional challengers (clockwise from top left) Wendy Davis, Jackie Gordon, Sri Kulkarni, Betsy Dirksen Londrigan, Marie Newman, Jill Schupp, Eugene DePasquale, and Kathy Manning – Photos: Facebook. The Human Rights Campaign has endorsed 16 candidates …

Source: Metro Weekly - Left-wing
Published on Jun 9, 2020

NATIONAL Puerto Rico setback, gay-bar attacks, election news, Artists for Artists

Puerto Rico Gov. Wanda Vazquez Garced signed a new civil code that removed explicit non-discrimination protections for the island's LGBTQ citizens, LGBTQ Nation reported. The Human Rights Campaign ( HRC ), singer/rapper Bad Bunny, and gay Latinx …

Source: Windy City Times - Left-wing
Published on Jul 20, 2020

Path to Victory: Annise Parker on helping elect LGBTQ people across America

Mayor Annise Parker “I’m not old enough for Stonewall, but I’m not that much past it,” says Annise Parker. “I was a fly on the wall for virtually every significant LGBTQ event in Texas in the ’70s and ’80s.” Activism has been a hallmark of Parker’s life, …

Source: Metro Weekly - Left-wing
Published on Apr 25, 2020

Family recalls Iowa teen whose death they blame on bullying

PRIMGHAR, Iowa (AP) - If he had gone the two-or four-year college route, Kenneth Weishuhn Jr. would be out of school, and quite possibly either a policeman or hair stylist in New York City. Prior to high school, Weishuhn, known primarily as K.J., …

Source: The Washington Times - Right-wing

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Published on August 2, 2020 - 14:29 GMT

Federation of Gay Games: 8 Cities Move On In The 2026 Gay Games XII Bid Process

FGG Announces 8 Cities Vying To Host Gay Games XII, 2026: Auckland, Brisbane, Guadalajara, Munich, San Diego, Taipei, Toronto, Valencia SAN FRANCISCO, CA, USA, August 2, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Shiv Paul FGG Officer …

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Published on July 27, 2020 - 15:13 GMT

TRAVEL ADVISORY UPDATE: Hwy 19 between Winthrop and Gaylord opens (July 27, 2020)

Hwy 93 south of Henderson to Hwy 169 remains closed due to flooding MANKATO, Minn. – (9 a.m.) Highway 19 between Winthrop and Gaylord opened to traffic around 6:30 a.m. today, Monday, July 27. Highway 19 had been closed due to flooding from Saturday’s …

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Published on July 27, 2020 - 15:13 GMT

TRAVEL ADVISORY: Hwy 93 south of Henderson to Hwy 169 and Hwy 19 between Winthrop and Gaylord remain closed due to ...

MANKATO, Minn. – (4 p.m.) Highway 93 from Henderson to Highway 169 and Highway 19 between Winthrop and Gaylord remain closed due to flooding from last night’s torrential rains. Monday morning traveler’s should be prepared for detours. Highway 93 motorists …

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Published on July 23, 2020 - 23:00 GMT

CapStar Financial Holdings and Gaylon Lawrence Announce Collaborative Agreement

NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CapStar Financial Holdings, Inc. (“CapStar”, the “Company”) (NASDAQ: CSTR), the parent company of CapStar Bank, and Gaylon Lawrence jointly announced today an agreement to facilitate a strong and …

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Published on December 12, 2019 - 17:59 GMT

**Photo Release** CFO Jimmy Patronis Meets with FEMA Acting Administrator Gaynor in Washington D.C.

12/12/2019 **Photo Release** CFO Jimmy Patronis Meets with FEMA Acting Administrator Gaynor in Washington D.C. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis met with Federal Emergency …

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Published on August 6, 2020 - 19:27 GMT

Retired Federal Probation Officer: Stop Sending People to COVID-Filled Prisons Unnecessarily

In early April, the Rikers Island jail complex in New York City suffered its first coronavirus death: Michael Tyson. Mr. Tyson, 53, had been arrested in late February not because he had committed a crime, but for a technical violation of his parole. As a …

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Published on August 6, 2020 - 19:27 GMT

Tracking Apps are Unlikely to Help Stop COVID-19

The idea of using our cell phones or other technology to help fight COVID-19 has probably received more attention than any other technology issue during the pandemic. Here at the ACLU, we have been skeptical of schemes to use apps for contact tracing or …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on August 6, 2020 - 14:06 GMT

First Lady, Agriculture Secretary: Every Pennsylvanian Deserves Access to Fresh, Local Food

First Lady Frances Wolf and Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding will be joined by Congressman Dwight Evans and food industry leaders to discuss how Pennsylvania’s $10 million Fresh Food Financing Initiative aims to address hunger, food insecurity and …

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Published on August 7, 2020 - 15:39 GMT

Moms Demand Action Names Michael Weinstein a “Gun Sense Candidate” for House District 81

Weinstein receives support from gun safety organization and leader Fred Guttenberg, Parkland parent and gun safety activist PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Michael Weinstein, Democratic candidate …

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Published on August 7, 2020 - 15:15 GMT

Once Upon a Time All Humans Had Dark Skin

Skin color, eye color, and hair texture are the primary ways human bodies adapt to intense sunlight in the tropics JACKSON, WYOMING, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Humans thrive on Earth only when they absorb just the right …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Beauty & Hair Care ...
Published on August 7, 2020 - 10:00 GMT

I Change Nations Productive Business Civility & Civility360 Honor Challenged Champions & Heroes National Awareness Day.

Global Civility Leaders from around the world came together to discuss and address the Global Special Needs and brought forth solutions for inclusion for all PHOENIX, ARIZONA, USA, August 7, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Productive Business …

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Published on August 7, 2020 - 06:29 GMT

Christian single hitting music platforms highlights work of changemakers

‘Change’ by Kate Stanford spotlights nonprofits making a difference in the world during difficult times AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new song featuring the vocal stylings of rising Christian artist Kate …

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Published on August 7, 2020 - 14:49 GMT

Coronavirus - Sudan: COVID-19, flooding and pockets of violence continue to drive humanitarian needs in Sudan

Download logo Number of COVID-19 transmissions continue to increase in Sudan. Nearly 11,800 people had contracted the virus, including 763 who died from the disease, as of 3 August. Since the start of the pandemic, over 36,000 children in White Nile …

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Published on August 7, 2020 - 14:49 GMT

Coronavirus – Africa: Emergency Grant Aid in response to the humanitarian crisis in Burkina Faso, Chad and Niger

Download logo On August 7, the Government of Japan decided to extend Emergency Grant Aid of four million and eight hundred thousand US dollars for the people who became refugees or internally displaced persons due to the deteriorated security conditions …

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Published on August 7, 2020 - 14:49 GMT

Coronavirus - Africa: International Organization for Migration (IOM), UNHCR Mourn Death of 27 People off West African ...

Download logo The International Organization for Migration (IOM), and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, are deeply saddened at the tragic death of 27 people off the West African coast between the Mauritanian city of Nouadhibou and Dakhla, Western Sahara. A …

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Published on August 7, 2020 - 14:49 GMT

Coronavirus - Somalia: Floods drive over 650,000 Somalis from their homes in 2020

Download logo This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Charlie Yaxley – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. More than 150,000 Somalis have been forced to flee their …

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Published on August 7, 2020 - 13:28 GMT

Coronavirus - South Africa: Lessons of HIV/AIDS key to halting COVID-19 slide, says Red Cross

Download logo A senior Red Cross official has warned that South Africa needed to learn lessons from the country’s fight against HIV/AIDS to help curb the rise in the number of people testing positive for COVID-19, as the number crossed the half a …

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Published on August 7, 2020 - 12:15 GMT

Coronavirus - Africa: Strengthening women’s access to climate information services crucial to improve their ability to ...

Download logo The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the African Institute for Economic Development and Planning (IDEP) on Thursday hosted a webinar in which participants discussed ways through which member States and institutions can strengthen the …

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Published on August 7, 2020 - 12:15 GMT

Rugby, Books & Entrepreneurship

National team players Celestine Masinde and Jacob Ojee share their experiences about rugby,books and entrepreneurship tonight at 7.00pm. Celestine Masinde plays her club rugby for Stanbic Mwamba and is a member of the Kenya Women's national team and an …

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Published on August 7, 2020 - 10:36 GMT

Call for Expression of Interest in Advocacy Reference Group

WHO / Luca Passerini PMNCH is leading a partnership effort to address the impact of COVID-19 on the health and rights of women, children and adolescents. A joint Call to Action aims to mobilize more than 1,000 PMNCH partners and to engage new …

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Published on August 6, 2020 - 20:47 GMT

ArtMattan Films Sets Virtual Theatrical Release Date To August 28, 2020 For Made in Bangladesh

ArtMattan Films sets virtual theatrical release date to August 28, 2020 for TIFF 2019 Official Selection Made in Bangladesh! NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED SATES, August 6, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ArtMattan Films, the film distribution arm of …

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Published on August 6, 2020 - 19:49 GMT

Iran: Mujahedin-e Khalq (MEK) supporters and Resistance Units honor fallen heroes of the 1988 massacre

In August 1988, more than 30,000 political prisoners, were massacred by the clerical regime, making it a manifest case of a crime against humanity. PARIS, FRANCE, August 6, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “We will not forgive, nor forget, the …

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Published on August 6, 2020 - 17:45 GMT

Experts by Experience Share Akathisia Stories

Akathisia Awareness Can Reduce Iatrogenic Suicide CHICAGO, IL, US, August 6, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Institute for Safe Medication Practices states a "fundamental strategy to create change is a simple one—to create compelling stories …

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Published on August 6, 2020 - 20:57 GMT

Coronavirus - Africa: Coronavirus emergency appeal - UNHCR’s preparedness and response plan (REVISED) 5 August 2020

Download logo In light of the unprecedented impact that the COVID-19 outbreak is having across operations worldwide, UNHCR is revising its initial requirements of $33 million and is appealing for an additional $222 million, bringing revised requirements to …

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Published on August 6, 2020 - 19:27 GMT

Retired Federal Probation Officer: Stop Sending People to COVID-Filled Prisons Unnecessarily

In early April, the Rikers Island jail complex in New York City suffered its first coronavirus death: Michael Tyson. Mr. Tyson, 53, had been arrested in late February not because he had committed a crime, but for a technical violation of his parole. As a …

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Published on August 6, 2020 - 19:27 GMT

Tracking Apps are Unlikely to Help Stop COVID-19

The idea of using our cell phones or other technology to help fight COVID-19 has probably received more attention than any other technology issue during the pandemic. Here at the ACLU, we have been skeptical of schemes to use apps for contact tracing or …

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Published on August 6, 2020 - 19:25 GMT

Coronavirus - Africa: Anticipatory action for COVID-19: building the systems that protect livelihoods throughout a ...

Download logo The impacts of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) crisis on food systems are vast and varied, and as of yet hard to predict. But nowhere are they felt harder than in countries already struggling with food security. When the socio- …

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Published on August 6, 2020 - 19:24 GMT

Tracking Apps are Unlikely to Help Stop COVID-19

The idea of using our cell phones or other technology to help fight COVID-19 has probably received more attention than any other technology issue during the pandemic. Here at the ACLU, we have been skeptical of schemes to use apps for contact tracing or …

Distribution channels: Human Rights