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HEROES

100+ ‘gay-friendly’ Catholic colleges – who knew?

August 2, 2017 compassq Comments Off on 100+ ‘gay-friendly’ Catholic colleges – who knew?

New Ways Ministry began publishing a “gay-friendly” parish list 20 years ago and had 33 parishes from 14 U.S. states and the District of Columbia, according to its blog. Now it has a robust representation with “well over 200 parishes listed.” The inaugural “gay-friendly” parish list also contained seven colleges “whose Catholic student communities were known to be gay-friendly.” Today, that college list is separate and has more than 100 schools.

BUSINESS

LGBT Employee Resource Groups – a good thing for business.

August 2, 2017 compassq Comments Off on LGBT Employee Resource Groups – a good thing for business.

If it makes dollars, it makes sense and it’s no secret that diversity in the workplace is good for business. Studies have shown that a diverse, welcoming environment results in better teamwork, greater innovation, and more resourceful problem solving thanks to the variety of experiences employees bring to the table.

BUSINESS

LGBT “heart” the sharing economy.

August 2, 2017 compassq Comments Off on LGBT “heart” the sharing economy.

As travelers set out on their next big adventure this summer, one group in particular uses sharing services to get around more than others. LGBTQ travelers are now some of the most visible, in part because they tend to be more adventurous, consumer groups in the travel industry.

ENTERTAINMENT

Tom of Findland – Findland’s most famous export.

August 2, 2017 compassq Comments Off on Tom of Findland – Findland’s most famous export.

While sex between men was partially decriminalised 50 years ago in the UK, in Finland it took until 1971. And it wasn’t until very recently that the Finns were relaxed enough about homosexuality to openly acknowledge one of their country’s most famous exports.

5 THINGS TO KNOW

The gay “purge” in the McCarthy era.

August 2, 2017 compassq Comments Off on The gay “purge” in the McCarthy era.

A federal judge, sweeping aside objections from the Justice Department, has ordered the FBI to conduct a new search for decades-old documents about a U.S. government program to purge the federal workforce of gays and lesbians, including records on the role of a future chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court in implementing the Cold War-era crackdown.

GayARP

What will healthcare look like for the aging LGBT population?

August 2, 2017 compassq Comments Off on What will healthcare look like for the aging LGBT population?

I am often concerned when I think about what my “world” will look like in 20 years. You should know that “my world,” as it is, consists of aging gay, lesbian and transgender Americans. I am one of many “out and proud” gay physicians in our great country. It is my vocation to help my patients age the best way they can.