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New Zealand’s new Prime Minister left the Mormon Church because of her gay friends.

October 22, 2017 compassq Comments Off

It’s rare when a politician denounces their religion, but even more so when the religion has a strong belief structure. New Zealand’s new Prime Minister renounced her faith as a Mormon when she was in her twenties in favor of equal rights for LGBT people. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #Equality READ MORE HERE: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/australasia/new-zealand-prime-minister-jacinda-ardern-quit-mormon-church-lgbt-rights-a8012676.html

Thousands take to the streets in Australia to support same-sex marriage.

October 21, 2017 compassq Comments Off

Thousands of people rallied around Australia on Saturday urging the legalization of same-sex marriage, one week before final ballots can be submitted in a contentious postal survey on the issue that has divided the country. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #Equality READ MORE HERE: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-gaymarriage-australia-protests/thousands-rally-for-gay-marriage-before-australian-postal-vote-closes-idUSKBN1CQ04Z?il=0

The Philadelphia LGBT community will benefit from an $16 million endowment.

October 21, 2017 compassq Comments Off

When he was in his mid-20s, Mel Heifetz made a pledge to himself that if he ever became successful, he would give back, and that the object of his generosity would be the gay community. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #Equality READ MORE HERE: http://www.philly.com/philly/entertainment/arts/with-16-million-gift-gay-causes-get-a-big-boost-20171020.html

A transgender model is the newest Playboy Playmate.

October 19, 2017 compassq Comments Off

Playboy has made history this month by featuring its first-ever transgender Playmate. The November 2017 Playmate is Ines Rau, well known as a fashion model with past credits including Balmain and shoots for Vogue Italia. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #Equality READ MORE HERE: http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2017/10/19/playboy-makes-history-with-its-transgender-playmate-french-model-ines-rau/

NY welcomes out, gay judge to top court.

October 19, 2017 compassq Comments Off

The first openly gay member of New York state’s highest court is being sworn in. Judge Paul Feinman will formally take his place on the Court of Appeals following a ceremony Wednesday in Albany. Feinman has been a judge for more than 20 years. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #Equality READ MORE HERE: http://www.lohud.com/story/news/local/2017/10/18/openly-gay-judge-sworn-nys-top-court/775171001/

LGBT History – The National March on Washington for Lesbian & Gay Rights.

October 19, 2017 compassq Comments Off

Washington, DC had never seen anything like it. Nor had the world: The National March on Washington for Lesbian & Gay Rights, held October 14, 1979, almost 40 years ago, was truly groundbreaking. An estimated 75,000-100,000 people gathered with their queer brethren that. Some turned out to hear Allen Ginsberg, who read his poem “Song.” #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #Equality READ MORE HERE: https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2017/10/time-1979-100000-lgbt-people-took-washington-demand-civil-rights/

Openly gay judge running for Texas Supreme Court.

October 17, 2017 compassq Comments Off

Steven Kirkland, who is an openly district court gay judge, announced he will run for state Supreme Court. “GREAT NEWS! I will be candidate for Justice, Place 2 of the Texas Supreme Court,” he announced on his website… READ MORE HERE #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender https://www.dallasvoice.com/gay-houston-judge-announces-run-for-texas-supreme-court-10244297.html