Here’s our quick round-up of the stories that don’t warrant a full posting on the blog, or that we just didn’t have time to add. We’re able to get more news and analysis to you this way every day – enjoy! Croatia: Almost 300 European LGBT rights advocates gathered in Croatia this last week to […]
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When couples marry, eventually some of them will divorce. Lizzie Crocker at The Daily Beast looks at the flip side of the marriage equality debate. Few couples say “I do” with the assumption that they’ll at some point break that vow. In recent years, marriage-equality advocates have channeled their energy into momentous victories on the
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In a victory that’s been years in the making, Exxon Mobil will finally offer benefits to married same-sex employees. Pink News reports: Exxon Mobil Corp announced on Friday that it plans to begin recognising “all legal marriages”, when deciding eligibility for health care plans for its 77,000 employees and retirees in the US. The announcement
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If you don’t currently have insurance, during open enrollment – which starts TODAY and runs through March 31, 2014 – it’ll be easier to get affordable health insurance. We put together a list of FAQs to help answer any questions you may have about open enrollment . You can also visit www.healthcare.gov to learn more. There are many
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Last week, the city of 54,000 in California’s Central Valley once again distinguished itself as an opponent of gay rights. The city council voted to remove the mayor, who during the summer issued a proclamation that Neeley had drafted declaring June 2013 LGBT Pride Month. The city council rescinded the proclamation in July, voting 3-2
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On October 1, California’s online health insurance marketplace, known as Covered California, will open enrollment and begin connecting residents with new, affordable health insurance options. This marketplace was created as a result of the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, and has the potential to drastically improve health disparities among the lesbian, gay, bisexual
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AFER has released a new map and a list detailing the current marriage equality initiatives going on around the US. AFER reports: After the historic Supreme Court victories in June that paved the way for marriage equality in California and for all legally married couples to receive federal benefits, there is renewed energy from coast
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Gay Fresno is looking for volunteers to participate in such areas as… EditorSeek out and encourage writers and journalists to contribute to the site. Proof read and approve submissions. Seek out new and interesting articles of interest to the LGBT community. Information distributionSeeking assistance with distributing business cards and brochures. Items will promote our organization.
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Friday night films, Including a FREE screening! Friday, September 20 5:30pm – FREE FALL – Tower Theatre 5:30pm – BEFORE YOU KNOW IT – The Voice Shop 5:30pm – TODO EL MUNDO TIENE A ALGUIEN MENOS YO (EVERYBODY’S GOT SOMEBODY BUT ME) – Severance Dance Studio 7:30pm – WHO’S AFRAID OF VAGINA WOLF? – Tower Theatre 7:30pm – POSITIVITY ***FREE PROGRAM*** – The Voice Shop 9:30pm – TEST – Tower Theatre 11:00pm – INTERIOR. LEATHER BAR. – Tower Theatre
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The City Council of Porterville, California, removed Mayor Virginia Gurrola from office this week, allegedly due to her declaration that June be regarded as LGBT Pride Month in the town. The governing body also removed Vice Mayor Pete McCracken from his position, placing city council members Cameron Hamilton and Brian Ward in the mayor and
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