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On being gay and grey.

Dave Roche, a founder member of the Cork LGBT Pride Festival and one of the country’s leading campaigners for LGBT rights, died suddenly at his home near Macroom in Co Cork, on July 1. Here is Dave, in his own words, on being Gay and Grey

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Big oil against anti-transgender legislation.

Transgender rights activists have a surprising new ally in their fight with the Texas government: the state’s affluent and powerful oil industry. In a letter sent to Gov. Greg Abbott (R) on Monday, a number of prominent oil executives joined a group of more than 50 Houston business leaders in denouncing legislation targeting the transgender community.

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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.

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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.

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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.