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Month: November 2017
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Oh my…George Takei is now accused of sexual misconduct.
George Takei is the latest Hollywood player who stands accused of sexual misconduct. Former male model, Scott Brunton, accused Takei — actor best known for his body of work playing Hikaru Sulu “Star Trek” and contemporary LGBT activist — accused Takei of sexual assault in 1981 an article published Friday by The Hollywood Reporter. Read the full article HERE. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #equality
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HRC yanks Walmart’s perfect LGBT score after complaints of anti-trans discrimination.
“Good corporate policy must be matched by a commitment to enforcement.” Walmart received a perfect 100 in HRC’s new 2018 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), but the LGBT advocacy group is retracting that score amid employee complaints of harassment and discrimination. The penalty marks only the second time in the 16-year history of the CEI that a company’s rating has been suspended. Read the full article HERE. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #equality
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Northwestern soccer player Robbie White comes out as gay, credits school’s inclusive environment.
After Northwestern’s final soccer practice last spring, Robbie White began to walk out of the locker room when his best friend stopped him. White had confided in Braden Thuraisingham and had wrestled for a few months about when to make an announcement to the entire team. Read the full article HERE. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #equality
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Small Quebec town elects Canada’s first openly transgender mayor.
A woman in a small Quebec town is believed to be the first known transgender mayor in Canada. Julie Lemieux was elected Nov. 5 in Tres-Saint-Redempteur, 80 kilometres west of Montreal. The former town councillor won by a wide margin over her two rivals in the town of 920 residents. Read the full article HERE. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #equality
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Indonesia blocks GIFs on WhatsApp to stop ‘gay pictures’ from being shared.
Indonesia has blocked GIFs on WhatsApp in an attempt to stop “obscene” images from being shared, including “gay photos”. The country has been seen to be cracking down on LGBT+ people, as earlier this week four people were arrested for posting photos online. Read the full article HERE. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #equality
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