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Butler Bulldog’s linebacker comes out to overwhelming support by teammates.

August 28, 2017 compassq Comments Off on Butler Bulldog’s linebacker comes out to overwhelming support by teammates.

When Xavier Colvin stood on a stage in front his teammates with a microphone earlier this month, he knew there was no turning back. The Butler Bulldogs linebacker had finally become comfortable with being gay, and he wanted his entire team to know who he truly was. It had been a long journey for Colvin from childhood to that stage. Like every other young football player in America, he grew up with images of what a “real man” was supposed to be, how he was supposed to behave, and whom he was supposed to love. Being gay seemed like none of that.

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Finding the right LGBT friendly law school.

August 28, 2017 compassq Comments Off on Finding the right LGBT friendly law school.

Prospective law students – whether LGBTQ or those interested in a career in LGBTQ advocacy – who want to find an inclusive law school should start by researching their options. “Law school is a very, very tough environment in general,” says law student Zahar Lopez in the Law School Admission Council’s “Choosing an LGBT-Friendly Law School video.” “So you don’t want to add to the stresses of being a law student, additional stresses of not fitting in because you’re gay.”

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Canada’s top general marches next to Trudeau at Ottawa’s Gay Pride Parade.

August 28, 2017 compassq Comments Off on Canada’s top general marches next to Trudeau at Ottawa’s Gay Pride Parade.

When Scott Poll signed up to join Canada’s armed forces in 1989, he couldn’t let it be known he was gay. Why? Because it was illegal in 1989 to be a gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender armed forces member. In fact, it was not until 1992 that the rule was changed and LGBTQ members could be, well, straight about their sexuality.  

US NEWS

Caitlyn Jenner ambushed by trans woman.

August 28, 2017 compassq Comments Off on Caitlyn Jenner ambushed by trans woman.

Caitlyn Jenner was ambushed by a trans woman over her support of Donald Trump. The reality star, 67 was attending the Trans Chorus of Los Angeles on Saturday night when she was confronted by Ashlee Marie Preston. The activist and journalist found it ‘ridiculous’ that Caitlyn – a trans woman herself – allegedly continues to support Trump after he authorized banning trans people from serving in the military on Friday.

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UK Olympian Colin Jackson comes out as gay.

August 28, 2017 compassq Comments Off on UK Olympian Colin Jackson comes out as gay.

BBC star Colin Jackson has come out as gay. The former British Olympian and BBC sporting star, 50, revealed his sexual orientation during an interview on Swedish television.  Having previously denied speculation about being gay, Colin made the brave move of coming out during an interview with SVT, conducted by former female highjump-star Kajsa Bergqvist and longjumper Peter Haggstrom, for the series Rainbow Heroes.