Month: November 2017

5 THINGS TO KNOW

Important European survey for men who have sex with men to help with HIV prevention.

November 2, 2017 compassq Comments Off on Important European survey for men who have sex with men to help with HIV prevention.

This major online survey just kicked off for European men who are having sex with men regardless of the sexual labels they embrace. The survey is in 33 languages representing most of the men people in Europe. The research “asks about relationships, sex life, risks and precautions, and use of health services” and the data from the survey will be used to help improve health services for MSM across Europe. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #equality Read the full article HERE.  

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UK Rugby leagues come together to promote LGBT inclusion.

November 1, 2017 compassq Comments Off on UK Rugby leagues come together to promote LGBT inclusion.

Two of the UK’s biggest rugby leagues have joined forces to promote diversity and promote LGBT inclusion in rugby. Instead of just doing lip service to this cause, they are working with various LGBT organizations to makes sure their teams are all behind this initiative. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #equality READ MORE HERE: https://www.premiershiprugby.com/2017-2018/premiership-rugby-england-rugby-join-forces-stonewall-promote-lgbt-inclusion/

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Roy Moore wants impeachment for Judge who blocked the transgender troop ban.

November 1, 2017 compassq Comments Off on Roy Moore wants impeachment for Judge who blocked the transgender troop ban.

Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore wants the judge who blocked Trump’s transgender troop ban impeached. Keep in mind that this was the Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice who was twice kicked removed from that position. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #equality READ MORE HERE: https://www.advocate.com/politicians/2017/10/31/roy-moore-impeach-judge-who-blocked-trans-military-ban

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Texas car dealership fires transgender employee as “free speech”.

November 1, 2017 compassq Comments Off on Texas car dealership fires transgender employee as “free speech”.

Even after excellent reviews and stellar sales numbers, an Austin Mitsibushi dealership decided to fire a transgender male employee. By invoking First Amendment protections, lawyers admitted that he lost his job because of his gender identity. They also argued that the First Amendment gives employers the right to out employees as a manner of free speech. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #equality READ MORE HERE: https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2017/10/car-dealership-invokes-first-amendment-justify-firing-transgender-man/

WORLD NEWS

Western Australian Premier apologizes for gay convictions.

November 1, 2017 compassq Comments Off on Western Australian Premier apologizes for gay convictions.

The Premier for Western Australia has formally apologized to the gay men who received criminal records for consensual same-sex encounters. While the laws outlawing homosexual acts were changed years ago, the records of those convicted of those crimes were still on the books. His next step is to introduced legislation to get those records expunged. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #equality READ MORE HERE: http://www.news.com.au/national/breaking-news/wa-premier-apologises-for-gay-convictions/news-story/024a103ba04a42bae67eeb6e6afea594

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12.5% of Australians believe that same-sex couples should be jailed.

November 1, 2017 compassq Comments Off on 12.5% of Australians believe that same-sex couples should be jailed.

A recent survey shows that the Australian same-sex marriage vote will pass, but it also exposes the large number of people who have extreme views on the subject. While the vote looks good, there is still a lot of work to be done to win over this large percentage of the country. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #equality READ MORE HERE: http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/gay-marriage/1-in-6-aussies-think-that-samesex-relationships-should-be-criminalised/news-story/6d5f5da9f4eeb810c9db04f3401b6e3b