Tax documents reveal that the food chain sent $1.6 million to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, reports ThinkProgress. The Kansas City-based group has said that “homosexual acts” are banned within its workplace. In a statement regarding the donati…
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New Jersey now offers gender-neutral option on birth certificates
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View More New Jersey now offers gender-neutral option on birth certificatesKentucky county clerk who refused same-sex marriage licenses loses re-election bid
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Kim Davis, the county clerk in Kentucky who was briefly jailed for defying a court order to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, has lost her bid for re-election.
As reported by CNN, the controversial conservative Republican was beaten by Democrat Elwood Caudill Jr. in Rowan County by about 650 votes, according to unofficial results posted by the state elections board.
Unofficial results have Elwood Caudill Jr winning the Rowan Co. Clerk’s race, defeating incumbent Kim Davis@WKYT pic.twitter.com/h2GiVresEO
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View More Kentucky county clerk who refused same-sex marriage licenses loses re-election bidCate Blanchett defends straight actors playing LGBTQ roles
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Hollywood has a long history of straight actors playing LGBTQ roles, and it’s something Cate Blanchett has defended.
The Australian actress played a lesbian woman in 2015 film Carol, and according to the Hollywood Reporter, she had never been asked about her sexuality until she played an LGBTQ character.
Blanchett disagrees with the notion that an actor should have lived the experience of the character they play, saying that it defies the whole point of acting.
“It also speaks to something that I’m quite passionate about in storytelling generally, but in film specifically, is that film can be quite a literal medium,” she said at the Rome Film Festival. Read more…
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View More Cate Blanchett defends straight actors playing LGBTQ rolesScenes of joy as India finally decriminalises gay sex
In a landmark decision for LGBTQ rights and the community in India, the country’s highest court has decriminalised gay sex.
Five Supreme Court judges struck down the colonial-era Section 377 on Thursday, a ban on gay sex that was rarely applied to co…
The tiny country of Swaziland held its first ever Pride event on Saturday
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The small African country of Swaziland celebrated its first ever LGBTQ pride on Saturday and no one, not even Donald J. Trump, can des…
Fox News airs first major campaign ad featuring a gay kiss
The best way to communicate with the president is by meeting him where he’s at: in front of the TV.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Richard Madaleno did exactly that when he paid for a campaign ad during Trump’s favorite show, Fox & Friends. M…
5 ways parents can talk to kids about LGBTQ identity
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If you’re a parent or caregiver unsure of how to start a conversation with a child about what it means to be lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer, consider Pride Month the perfect excuse to start an ongoing dialogue.
From rainbow Pride flags and sports jerseys, to dozens of Pride parades, to Pride-related political events, there’s a good chance your child will have questions about the monthlong celebration — and why it’s so important to talk openly about LGBTQ experiences and identity.
“They may bring it home to you as part of their discussion of the day,” says Eliza Byard, executive director of GLSEN, a nonprofit advocacy network focused on creating LGBT-inclusive schools. Read more…
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View More 5 ways parents can talk to kids about LGBTQ identityPeople are done with Disney remixer Pogo after a homophobic rant on YouTube
Famed for his Disney-themed remixes, YouTuber Pogo has recently been under fire for making homophobic comments.
Real name Nick Bertke, the Australian producer has amassed millions of views with his sampling and electronic mashups of movies like Alice…
Last night’s primaries proved that LGBTQ candidates are coming to kick ass and take names
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Tuesday night was a record night for LGBTQ politicians seeking elected office. You just need to know where to look.
Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez won last night’s Democratic primary for Texas governor. She’ll be the first openly lesbian woman and Latina nominated by a major party to run in the state’s gubernatorial race. A few hours south, Gina Ortiz-Jones won her Democratic primary for Congress, which would make her the first Filipina-American to serve in Congress as well as the first openly lesbian woman to represent Texas should she win.
These are all historic victories on a single night, and advocates expect more to come. It’s been a record year for LGBTQ candidates seeking elected office, and some of them are even — get ready for it — winning. Read more…
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View More Last night’s primaries proved that LGBTQ candidates are coming to kick ass and take namesApple may open a campus in North Carolina, home of harsh anti-LGBTQ laws
As far as corporate allyship goes, Apple has been one of the most consistent friends to the LGBTQ community.
Some advocates fear that may be shifting since Apple is reportedly now considering opening a campus in North Carolina, home to some of …
Amazon daily deals for Thursday, May 17: LG monitors, massagers, wireless headphones, and more
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If you’re looking to upgrade your computer display, there are plenty of LG monitors — new and refurbished — to save on today.
Anyone who needs a personal spa day can also save on Mynt personal massagers to get the masseuse treatment at home. There are also plenty of deals on wireless headphones, but some are only via Amazon’s lightning deal, so get them while they last.
You can also save on popular Amazon devices like the Amazon Key, and even a couple of Xbox One S bundles that come packaged with some of the newest games. Read more…
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