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If “Yes”, the Australian wedding industry expects a big jump in business.

October 29, 2017 compassq Comments Off on If “Yes”, the Australian wedding industry expects a big jump in business.

Economists are predicting a $650 million infusion into the Australian economy if same-sex marriage is passed. While two weeks away, the results are looking positive and many gays and lesbians are picking out china. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #equality READ MORE HERE: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-10-29/wedding-suppliers-couples-prepare-for-big-gay-wedding-bonanza/9092126

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How many lives could be saved if sexually active gay men were allowed to donate blood?

October 28, 2017 compassq Comments Off on How many lives could be saved if sexually active gay men were allowed to donate blood?

This subject has become more visible to the national press since Hurricane Harvey destroyed many parts of Houston in August. Since 1983, the US blood supply has been “gay free” by eliminating those men who have sex with men from giving blood. This was done to protect the blood supply from AIDS, but with the advancements in testing blood, it seems like it’s time for a change. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #equality READ MORE HERE: http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/opinion/oped/bs-ed-op-1027-lgbtq-blood-donors-20171025-story.html

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Asia’s largest Pride parade celebrates the hope for gay marriage in Taiwan.

October 28, 2017 compassq Comments Off on Asia’s largest Pride parade celebrates the hope for gay marriage in Taiwan.

Asia’s largest Pride celebration marched down the streets of Taipei to the cheers of tens of thousands of supporters. The main theme of this parade is the hope that soon, the Taiwan government will make gay marriage legal, a first for Asia. The courts have approved gay marriage and now it’s only a matter of time. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #equality READ MORE HERE: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/afp/article-5026569/Taiwan-holds-Asias-largest-pride-parade-waits-gay-marriage.html

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What lavender ceiling? The top ten LGBT executives in the world.

October 27, 2017 compassq Comments Off on What lavender ceiling? The top ten LGBT executives in the world.

These executives have not let being gay stop their march to the top of their fields. Their careers are as diverse as the LGBT community. In the end, a corporation is only concerned with the bottom line and these executives deliver. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #equality READ MORE HERE: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-10-27/qantas-ceo-joyce-tops-global-lgbt-executive-list

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LGBT rights getting support from tech companies in gay wedding cake case.

October 27, 2017 compassq Comments Off on LGBT rights getting support from tech companies in gay wedding cake case.

The tech world has come out against the Colorado bakeshop wanting to discriminate against a gay couple because of their religious beliefs. Through the Human Rights Campaign, Apple, Yelp, PayPal and Salesforce have signed onto a friend off the court brief. The list is growing daily. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #equality READ MORE HERE: https://techcrunch.com/2017/10/26/apple-yelp-paypal-masterpiece-cakeshop-v-colorado/?ncid=mobilenavtrend

BUSINESS

Advertising through hate. One Christian printer’s loss on serving gay customers.

October 27, 2017 compassq Comments Off on Advertising through hate. One Christian printer’s loss on serving gay customers.

A Maricopa County Superior Court judge ruled against a business that is challenging the Phoenix ordnance that protects the LGBT community against discrimination. One has to wonder why a business would go to the expense suing the City of Phoenix when NO gay clients had requested their services. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #equality READ MORE HERE: http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2017/10/26/court-phoenix-wedding-invitation-designers-must-serve-lgbt-customers/801354001/

HEALTH

In New Hampshire, gay conversion therapy is still possible thanks to politics.

October 27, 2017 compassq Comments Off on In New Hampshire, gay conversion therapy is still possible thanks to politics.

Many from both political parties agree that gay conversion therapy is traumatic to children Unfortunately, the Republicans refuse to back this bill until churches are exempt from persecution if they counsel children on their sexuality. Carving out protections for religious organizations will allow them to do exactly what this bill is meant to stop. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #equality READ MORE HERE: http://www.wmur.com/article/ban-of-gay-conversion-therapy-fails-on-party-line-vote/13103587