Month: January 2018

5 THINGS TO KNOW

The oldest Catholic University In America just approved LGBT student housing.

January 14, 2018 compassq Comments Off on The oldest Catholic University In America just approved LGBT student housing.

Georgetown University, the oldest Catholic academic institution in America, has approved residential housing for students interested in examining gender identity and sexual orientation.  An LGBT-centric “Living Learning Community” (LLC) was initially rejected last April, before the Office of Residential Living gave it the green light last mnoth. Called “Crossroads: Gender and Sexuality,” it’s intended to…Read the full article HERE.

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Can the Chinese government now get access to your Grindr profile?

January 13, 2018 compassq Comments Off on Can the Chinese government now get access to your Grindr profile?

China experts and former intelligence officials are raising concerns about user data privacy following the acquisition of Grindr, the world’s largest gay dating application, by a Chinese technology firm. The Chinese government, they say, could be in a position to demand sensitive and embarrassing details on the lives of millions of non-Chinese citizens. Read the full article HERE.  

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“Armed gays don’t get bashed”…Why the LGBT community should be armed.

January 13, 2018 compassq Comments Off on “Armed gays don’t get bashed”…Why the LGBT community should be armed.

Breitbart Tech recently had the opportunity to speak with Pink Pistols spokeswoman and California coordinator Nicki Stallard, who explained why the LGBT community should embrace the Second Amendment. The Pink Pistols describe themselves as a group “dedicated to the legal, safe, and responsible use of firearms for self-defense of the sexual-minority community,” helping LGBT individuals who want to learn how to shoot. Read the full article HERE.  

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‘Torture’ conversion therapy would be banned for LGBTQ teens under Wash. law.

January 13, 2018 compassq Comments Off on ‘Torture’ conversion therapy would be banned for LGBTQ teens under Wash. law.

Doctors who offer what’s known as “conversion” therapy for LGBTQ teens would be committing acts of unprofessional conduct, under a proposed state law. “This is torture,” said Sen. Marko Liias, D-Lynnwood, who said doctors have used ice-baths, shock therapy and have induced nausea in attempts to make LGBTQ children straight, a practice he said most doctors have condemned. Read the full article HERE.

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Career U.S. diplomat who promoted Latin America LGBT rights resigns.

January 13, 2018 compassq Comments Off on Career U.S. diplomat who promoted Latin America LGBT rights resigns.

A career diplomat who promoted LGBT rights in Latin America has resigned as the U.S. ambassador to Panama. Reuters on Friday reported that John Feeley told the State Department, White House and the Panamanian government that he can no longer serve under President Trump… Read the full article HERE.  

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To offer LGBTQ people better care, health providers need to ask about our identities.

January 13, 2018 compassq Comments Off on To offer LGBTQ people better care, health providers need to ask about our identities.

Researchers called for better data collection on LGBT people receiving medical care to help fill gaps in our knowledge on health disparities and provide better care. The authors refute common provider concerns about patients being offended by being asked their sexual orientation or gender identity, pointing to myriad studies that have shown patients do not mind being asked. Read the full article HERE.