Month: October 2017

POLICIES

While the federal government is failing, states are marching forward on for LGBT rights.

October 20, 2017 compassq Comments Off on While the federal government is failing, states are marching forward on for LGBT rights.

While a barrage of anti-LGBT bills in state legislatures made headlines in 2017, U.S. cities were quietly notching victories in the battle for equal rights. A record 68 cities earned perfect scores for advancing LGBT inclusive policies and practices this year… #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #Equality READ MORE HERE: http://www.wbir.com/article/news/nation-now/record-number-of-cities-advance-lgbt-rights-in-2017-despite-federal-state-actions/465-fecf9d74-fb0d-422d-a2db-5594263f07f4

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HIV nonprofits, “working myself out of a job.”

October 20, 2017 compassq Comments Off on HIV nonprofits, “working myself out of a job.”

A phrase that is occasionally thrown around among health-related nonprofit professionals, particularly those working towards a disease cure, is the idea of “working myself out of a job,” or working toward a cure so the nonprofit is no longer needed. But what happens to the organization when a cure actually does emerge? Is it a clear-cut decision to wind down operations? #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #Equality READ MORE HERE: https://nonprofitquarterly.org/2017/10/19/new-york-hiv-nonprofits-face-darwinian-questions/

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Ireland’s largest diocese is affirming same-sex relationships.

October 20, 2017 compassq Comments Off on Ireland’s largest diocese is affirming same-sex relationships.

Ireland’s largest diocese is affirming same-sex relationships. Ahead of the 2018 World Meeting of Families, the archdiocese of Dublin has released a six-part guide, a “parish conversation,” to prepare the faithful for the event. Released under the watch of Dublin Abp. Diarmuid Martin, “Amoris: Let’s talk Family! Let’s be Family!” … #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #Equality READ MORE HERE: https://www.churchmilitant.com/news/article/dublin-archdiocese-affirms-gay-relationships

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LGBT tourism too big to be ignored.

October 20, 2017 compassq Comments Off on LGBT tourism too big to be ignored.

Some of the world’s leading experts on LGBT tourism take to the stage to present the latest industry developments for the LGBT Masterclass at WTM London, hosted for the 14th consecutive year by the leading travel trade LGBT network, ONBC Out Now Business Class. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #Equality READ MORE HERE: https://eturbonews.com/168219/lgbt-tourism-211-billion-annual-travel-industry-lgbt-masterclass-wtm-london

DESTINATIONS

Brussels reaches out to the lesbian traveler.

October 20, 2017 compassq Comments Off on Brussels reaches out to the lesbian traveler.

Brussels is a world famous destination for gay men. Its buzzing gay club scene attracts thousands of international visitors every year. Brussels’ lesbian scene is less well known, but exists. Thanks to Girls Heart Brussels people abroad are now being given a unique opportunity to discover the Belgian and Flemish capital from a female, feminist and lesbian perspective. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #Equality READ MORE HERE: https://www.expatica.com/be/news/country-news/FN-brussels-is-cool-for-lesbians_1502755.html

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8 new films for the Long Island Gay & Lesbian Film Festival.

October 20, 2017 compassq Comments Off on 8 new films for the Long Island Gay & Lesbian Film Festival.

Eight new films spanning the rainbow of LGBT experience — including a Sundance prize-winner, a campy comedy and two documentaries about transgender people — are being screened at the 20th annual Long Island Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, Friday through Sunday at the Cinema Arts Centre in Huntington. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #Equality READ MORE HERE: https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/movies/the-long-island-gay-lesbian-film-festival-to-showcase-8-new-films-1.14444720

PRIDE

A first, a pride parade in Muslim Kosovo.

October 20, 2017 compassq Comments Off on A first, a pride parade in Muslim Kosovo.

A few hundred people held the first ever pride parade in the Kosovo capital, Pristina, on Tuesday, to promote the rights of the gay community. The parade, called “In the name of love,” was organized by nine non-governmental organizations to raise awareness and end prejudice in Kosovo society. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #Equality READ MORE HERE: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/kosovo-gay-pride-parade-lgbt-rights-first-muslim-majority-nation-europe/