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MSNBC host Joy Reid wrote numerous anti-gay articles on her old blog.

December 3, 2017 compassq 1

Recently resurfaced internet archives show political commentator Joy Reid wrote a dozen blog posts in 2007, 2008, and 2009 that contained homophobic conspiracies and anti-gay jokes. The MSNBC weekend host ran a blog called The Reid Report — which is the same name as her now-defunct cable news show — a decade ago while she wrote for the Miami Herald. Read the full article HERE. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #equality

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San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus presents ELFSTRAVAGANZA!

November 30, 2017 compassq Comments Off on San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus presents ELFSTRAVAGANZA!

San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus (SFGMC) and Dr. Timothy Seelig, Artistic Director have announced the holiday performances for Season 40: Unstoppable, featuring three performances of Elfstravaganza, running December 8-9 at the Nourse Theater (275 Hayes St, San Francisco). Performances are Friday, December 8 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, December 9 at 2:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Read the full article HERE. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #equality

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Gay Nativity scene lights up Twitter.

November 29, 2017 compassq Comments Off on Gay Nativity scene lights up Twitter.

A California-based comedian who has appeared on “Conan” and other popular television shows is lighting up social media with an LGBT-inspired Nativity scene. The story of Christ’s birth has received an LGBT makeover in stand-up comedian Cameron Esposito’s Los Angeles neighborhood, and the result has shown itself to be quite popular on Twitter. Read the full article HERE. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #equality

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GLAAD praises recording academy for LGBTQ-inclusive Grammy nominees.

November 29, 2017 compassq Comments Off on GLAAD praises recording academy for LGBTQ-inclusive Grammy nominees.

Nominations were announced this morning (Nov. 28) for the 60th Annual Grammy Awards, and the list includes several out musicians and songwriters. Queer songwriter (and GLAAD board member) Justin Tranter received his first Song of the Year nomination, for his co-write on frequent collaborator Julia Michaels’ mega-hit “Issues.” Read the full article HERE. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #equality

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Americans are ‘living in bubbles with thicker and thicker walls,’ former NPR Chief says.

November 28, 2017 compassq Comments Off on Americans are ‘living in bubbles with thicker and thicker walls,’ former NPR Chief says.

Ken Stern, former NPR CEO, spent a year going to NASCAR races, pig hunts and evangelical churches to witness a side of the United States he thinks liberals know little about. That divide, he says, is reflected in where people live, who they associate with and the media they consume. Read the full article HERE. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #equality

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It is now legal to dance in gay clubs in NYC…seriously.

November 28, 2017 compassq Comments Off on It is now legal to dance in gay clubs in NYC…seriously.

Let’s dance! Put on your red shoes and dance the opposite of the blues — Mayor de Blasio has officially repealed the city’s cabaret law, which outlawed dancing in most city bars. “It’s 2017,” Mayor de Blasio said at a signing ceremony Monday night… Read the full article HERE. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #equality

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We’re massive fans of LGBT-rights Barbie and you should be too.

November 26, 2017 compassq Comments Off on We’re massive fans of LGBT-rights Barbie and you should be too.

Barbie has come out in support of equal marriage and we love it. Barbie’s Instagram posted a photo of her wearing a “Love Wins” shirt, with the new doll of LA fashion blogger Aimee Song, known as songofstyle on social media. Read the full article HERE. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #equality