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LGBT History – The National March on Washington for Lesbian & Gay Rights.

October 19, 2017 compassq Comments Off on LGBT History – The National March on Washington for Lesbian & Gay Rights.

Washington, DC had never seen anything like it. Nor had the world: The National March on Washington for Lesbian & Gay Rights, held October 14, 1979, almost 40 years ago, was truly groundbreaking. An estimated 75,000-100,000 people gathered with their queer brethren that. Some turned out to hear Allen Ginsberg, who read his poem “Song.” #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #Equality READ MORE HERE: https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2017/10/time-1979-100000-lgbt-people-took-washington-demand-civil-rights/

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Openly gay judge running for Texas Supreme Court.

October 17, 2017 compassq Comments Off on Openly gay judge running for Texas Supreme Court.

Steven Kirkland, who is an openly district court gay judge, announced he will run for state Supreme Court. “GREAT NEWS! I will be candidate for Justice, Place 2 of the Texas Supreme Court,” he announced on his website… READ MORE HERE #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender https://www.dallasvoice.com/gay-houston-judge-announces-run-for-texas-supreme-court-10244297.html  

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LGBT History – When did “gay” become a term for “homosexual”?

October 16, 2017 compassq Comments Off on LGBT History – When did “gay” become a term for “homosexual”?

When I was in high school, my civics teacher complained that homosexuals “stole” the word gay. I have no idea why he was talking about that, but he’s not alone. To listen to some straight people, it’s like they think that all the gays got together one day and voted on a word to replace “homosexual.” #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender READ MORE ABOUT THIS STORY HERE: https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2017/10/gay-come-mean-homosexual/

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LGBT heroes to know from around the world.

October 15, 2017 compassq Comments Off on LGBT heroes to know from around the world.

In honor of LGBTQ History Month, HRC is releasing a series of blog posts that pay homage to the diversity and breadth of our community. Today, we are recognizing our international partners and fellow LGBTQ advocates from across the world. Their strength and courage to fight for LGBTQ rights, sometimes risking their lives to do so, is a solemn reminder of how dangerous the road to equality can be.

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LGBT hero Cleve Jones on his life as an activist.

October 14, 2017 compassq Comments Off on LGBT hero Cleve Jones on his life as an activist.

Longtime activist and winner of the 2017 Lambda Literary Award for his memoir, “When We Rise: My Life in the Movement,” Cleve Jones reflects on 1970’s San Francisco and working with Harvey Milk. And regarding the future of LGBTQ advocacy, he has a few suggestions.