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Five ways to be a better queer in 2018.

Here are 5 New Year’s Resolutions That Will Help You and Help the LGBTQ Community. Replace the traditional New Year’s resolutions that you probably won’t keep—I know how hard it is to stick to an everyday gym routine when it’s arctic degrees outside—with something more meaningful, like committing to ways to be a better queer. Here’s a shortlist to get you started. Read the full article HERE.

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How this 100-year old company is negotiating innovative benefits for LGTBQ families.

Attitudes in the United States are radically and positively shifting when it comes to gay marriage, and with that change comes enthusiasm about becoming parents, too. Making space to support this in your company can also help build a winning corporate culture. Research has show how fostering an inclusive culture can help organizations make better, faster and more innovative decisions that positively effect the bottom line. Read the full article HERE.

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Cher is set to headline the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras…well maybe.

American singer and icon, Cher, is tipped to headline the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras next year. The 71-year-old – who is known for hits including Believe and I Got You Babe – is reportedly close to being locked in to perform at one of the biggest parties of the year. Read the full article HERE.  

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New year brings uncertainty and fear for some LGBTQ elders.

As many Americans think about what they will receive this Christmas, some lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender seniors are wondering what they may lose in the new year. A number of them even wonder if they’ll still have homes. More than 100 LGBTQ elders gathered for a holiday party on Thursday at the Union Community Health Center… Read the full article HERE.

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For L.A.’s LGBTQ+ seniors, the future looks bright.

Anyone who knows their history knows that we didn’t get our rights without a fight. That fight was long, it was hard, it spanned decades (centuries, in fact) and it was led by the part of our community that’s now reaching old age. We have the pioneers of the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s to thank for… Read the full article HERE.  

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Special issue highlights factors affecting healthcare for LGBT older adults.

A special issue of LGBT Health includes the latest research, clinical practice innovations, and policy aimed at addressing disparities and enhancing healthcare for older LGBT populations. A collection of informative and insightful articles that contribute to the understanding of factors that affect the health of older gay, lesbian, bisexual… Read the full article HERE.  

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Report: LGBT elders face risks from laws allowing religious exemption for discrimination.

“By 2050, the number of people older than 65 will double to 83.7 million, and there are currently more than 2.7 million LGBT adults who are 50 years or older living across the country,” the groups stated in a press release. “LGBT elders face unique challenges to successful aging stemming from current and past structural and legal discrimination… Read the full article HERE.