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Are you hiding your sexual orientation at work? You’re not alone.

Gay, bisexual and trans campaigner Stonewall last week called on employers to develop zero-tolerance policies on discrimination against employees on the basis of their sexual orientation. The request came in the wake of a survey finding that more than a third of LGBT people concealed their identities at work.

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Mormon secret Holy War against the LGBT community. Is it time to pull their tax-exempt status?

“History demonstrates over and over again that moral standards cannot be changed by battle and cannot be changed by ballot.” To the massive audience, both in person and globally (via satellite and the Internet), of a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) general conference in October 2010…

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Pack your bags. 100 international pride celebrations to visit in 2018.

Pride season is right around the corner! With so many amazing gatherings of LGBTQ people happening all around the world, we decided to compile everything you need to know in one place. No matter where you call home, our Pride Calendar for 2018 has important details about the best Pride parades and festivals happening near and far.

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Anti-LGBT bills in US States could derail adoptions…and the children suffer.

This spring, state lawmakers across the United States have been considering dozens of bills that would restrict the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people. But in stark contrast to previous years, state legislatures have so far shown little appetite for enacting new anti-LGBT laws.

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First ‘LGBT-affirming’ senior housing community opens in San Diego.

The grand opening for San Diego’s first “LGBT-affirming” senior housing community, North Park Seniors, was Friday. “This new development is open to all and provides a positive and supportive environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender seniors — a first for San Diego and one of only a handful in the nation…

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Top American pro squash player Todd Harrity comes out as gay.

Todd Harrity, ranked the No. 1 men’s squash player in the U.S. and No. 54 worldwide, came out today as gay in a post on Twitter. The Pro Squash Assn. came out in support of Harrity, saying “the squash world is a diverse place and no matter what creed, race, sexual preference or anything else, we should all welcome and accept each other.”