October 2017 | Page 11 of 43

Casting couch shenanigans not limited to the straight community.

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A gay agent, Tyler Grasham, has been fired after two men came forward alleging abuse. A spokesman for APA Agency confirmed the termination to The Advocate Friday. “Tyler Grasham’s employment has been terminated with APA effective immediately,” he said. Grasham deleted all of his social media accounts and has not commented publicly. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #Equality READ MORE HERE: https://www.advocate.com/crime/2017/10/20/gay-agent-fired-after-sexual-assault-allegations

The Philadelphia LGBT community will benefit from an $16 million endowment.

October 21, 2017 compassq Comments Off

When he was in his mid-20s, Mel Heifetz made a pledge to himself that if he ever became successful, he would give back, and that the object of his generosity would be the gay community. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #Equality READ MORE HERE: http://www.philly.com/philly/entertainment/arts/with-16-million-gift-gay-causes-get-a-big-boost-20171020.html

Bill is filed recognizing LGBT unions in the Philippines.

October 21, 2017 compassq Comments Off

Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez has formally filed a bill seeking to recognize licensed unions of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) couples. Calling such unions “civil partnerships,” Alvarez filed House Bill (HB) No. 6595 seeking to grant LGBT couples the same rights and privileges enjoyed by spouses. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #Equality READ MORE HERE: http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/939561/philippine-news-updates-speaker-pantaleon-alvarez-civil-partnership-act-hb-6595-lgbt

Breaking ground on LGBT senior housing in San Francisco.

October 21, 2017 compassq Comments Off

Work has begun on a new building at 75-95 Laguna St. (at Hermann) that will create 78 units of affordable housing for low-income LGBT seniors. The building, called The Openhouse Community, will rise next to 55 Laguna, where Bob Ross LGBT Senior Center already provides 40 units of housing for LGBT seniors. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #Equality READ MORE HERE: http://hoodline.com/2017/10/new-lgbt-senior-housing-project-breaks-ground-on-laguna-st

Did a transgender woman really rape a girl in a public restroom?

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A spate of blog posts attempted to link the rape of a 10-year-old girl in her home to laws allowing transgender people to use bathrooms that correspond to their identity. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #Equality READ MORE HERE: https://www.snopes.com/miguel-martinez-transgender-bathroom-controversy/

Georgian football player creates backlash for wearing a rainbow armband.

October 21, 2017 compassq Comments Off

Guram Kashia, captain of Georgia’s national football team, has fended off many opponents during his career. Now he’s facing one off the pitch. The 30-year-old defender has been blindsided by criticism from home since he wore a captain’s armband… #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #Equality READ MORE HERE: https://www.rferl.org/a/georgia-football-guram-kashia-lgbt-rainbow-homosexuality-discrimination/28806434.html

Many bullied LGBT workers forced to leave their jobs.

October 21, 2017 compassq Comments Off

In a newly released CareerBuilder survey, 40% of LGBT workers said they felt bullied in the workplace — 11 percentage points higher than all workers. And of those who experienced bullying, 41% said it forced them to leave their jobs. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #Equality READ MORE HERE: http://www.hrdive.com/news/careerbuilder-41-of-bullied-lgbt-employees-say-it-made-them-quit/507714/