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New York City Launches LGBTQ Health Care Bill of Rights

In honor of LGBTQ Pride Month, the administration of New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio published on Tuesday the city's first-ever LGBTQ Health Care Bill of Rights. The information details health care protections on local, state and federal levels for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and …

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How An Artist Brought An Abandoned Murano Glass Factory Back To Life

After 60 years, this Venice glass factory sputtered to life once more as part of the Venice Biennale.<p>In 1291, the Venetian Republic forced the city’s glassmakers to move just off of Venice’s shores to the island of Murano, for fear that the heat from the factories would catch the city’s mostly wood …

10+ Of The Best “Wonder Woman” Tweets

It takes something pretty incredible to stand out from the constant flood of superhero movies bombarding our movie theaters these days, but it looks …

These Are the Women CEOs Leading Fortune 500 Companies

Female CEOs in the <i>Fortune</i> 500 aren't quite the norm yet, but they have been making strides.<p>As of 2017, there are 32 female CEOs on the list, meaning …

37 Women Who Are Disrupting the Status Quo and Championing Gender Diversity in Advertising and Tech

It should come as a shock to no one that there is a serious lack of gender diversity in C-suites across the country. Currently, just over 4 percent …

Burned Pride flag belonged to SLO mayor, police investigating as possible hate crime

San Luis Obispo Mayor Heidi Harmon said the Pride flag reported burned Thursday morning belonged to her and had been hanging in front of her Mill …

This Anti-LGBT Activist Violated International Law — But He Can't Be Sued In The US

A US federal court dismissed a suit on Monday against Scott Lively, the American anti-LGBT activist whose 2009 visit to Uganda helped catalyze a campaign to enact a sweeping new law criminalizing homosexuality.<p>The case was brought by the organization Sexual Minorities Uganda (SMUG), which argued …

Beach resort hit by seven foot wave as mini tsunami strikes the Netherlands

A mini tsunami hit the coast of The Netherlands this week – dragging parasols, sunbeds and even boats, into the water.<p>Holidaymakers were caught off …

Oregon teacher to be honored by Tony Awards

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Sleeping and sliding in the Rijksmuseum

Have you dreamt about spending the night in a museum since reading From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler as a kid? Stefan Kasper of …

Solar-powered Villa Schoorl blends into Holland’s polder landscape

Natural materials and sustainable principles led the design of Villa Schoorl, a contemporary home nestled in the green polders near the North Holland …

Delicious drives in the Netherlands: Willemstad to Middelburg, via Domburg

On my second day of exploration with Hertz, it was time to explore Zeeland. It’s a place that is practically impossible to explore with public …

The Language of Gender Violence

You could have heard a pin drop in Mead Chapel on Monday night as guest speaker Jackson Katz showed an audience of about 400 people—students, …

NYC Subway Bans Dogs Unless They Fit Into A Bag, And New Yorkers' Solution Is Hilariously Clever

New York City Subway decided to implement a new rule which entails the prohibition of dogs on the subway unless they fit into a bag. It obviously …

Why Pride? An Explanation For Straight People

Remember, straight people flaunt their straightness all day, every day, in every part of this country.<p>June is national pride month, a month set aside to remember, celebrate, and empower queer people and our contributions to the flourishing of humanity. All across the country, LGBT+ people and our …

Trump’s refusal to officially count LGBT Americans is more dangerous than it appears

How can we fix problems that never officially existed?<p>On May 11, a group of 49 US House members called on the Department of Health & Health Services to “restore questions allowing responders to identify as gay, lesbian or bisexual to a federal survey for elders,” according to the Washington Blade. …

Google Doodle Celebrates the Man Behind the Rainbow Flag

Google on Friday used its latest Doodle to celebrate American artist and gay rights activist Gilbert Baker, creator of the rainbow flag that has …

Aging LGBT Adults Face Bias, Poverty And Isolation

When people talk about discrimination, it’s unlikely they’re thinking about lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) older adults. “That’s not where the conversation usually goes,” says Serena Worthington, director of national field initiatives at SAGE (Advocacy & Services for LGBT …

Atascocita High yearbooks cause parents outrage

May 19 was an exciting day for many Atascocita High School students. For some, they were eager to receive their yearbooks highlighting all they've …

Even in 'good' states, LGBT advocates say there is work to be done

Even in states with LGBT protections on the books, activists say there is more work to be done in the quest for equal rights.<p>Fifteen states and Washington, D.C., are ranked as “high equality” by the Movement Advancement Project, a think tank that researches and analyzes state and federal laws with …

Is "Strangers" the First Same-Sex Love Duet We'll Hear on Mainstream Radio?

Talking to Lauren Jauregui about why her new song with Halsey is so revolutionary.<p>When two female pop stars sing a duet, the themes can vary from empowerment (Lady Gaga and Beyonce's "Telephone") to friendship (Whitney Houston and CeCe Winans on "Count on Me") to feuding over a mutual love interest …

Jessica Chastain Calls Out ‘Disturbing’ Depiction of Women in Film at Cannes

Jessica Chastain spoke to the lack of quality female representation in film at the Cannes Film Festival, during a press conference on Sunday.<p>The …

LGBTQ Community Would Be ‘Hard Hit’ By Trump’s 2018 Budget

President Donald Trump unveiled his 2018 budget proposal — dubbed "A New Foundation for American Greatness" — last week. The proposal includes sweeping cuts to social spending for low-income Americans, along with big increases to defense spending. And while several policy experts pointed to the …

U.S. national soccer teams to wear rainbow-themed uniforms to support LGBT Pride month

The U.S. men’s and women’s national soccer teams plan to sport rainbow-themed numbers on their uniforms during June contests to support LGBT Pride Month as part of a collaborative initiative between U.S. Soccer and <i>You Can Play</i>— an organization dedicated to eradicating homophobia and transphobia …

Betsy DeVos: If States Discriminate Against LGBTQ Students, It's Cool By Me

Trump's education secretary apparently sees no problem with giving federal money to schools that reject queer kids.<p>WASHINGTON ― Education Secretary Betsy DeVos said Wednesday that states should have the flexibility to decide whether schools can discriminate against LGBTQ students ― even if those …

GLAAD Report Finds LGBTQ Characters Are Either Invisible Or Used As Punchlines In Studio Movies

Only 18.4% of studio releases included characters identified as LGBTQ, and the vast majority of those were white, gay men.<p>GLAAD’s annual studio …

Fitted tees, shorty shorts: Sending the wrong message to girls?

<b>(CNN) —</b> Sharon Choksi, a mom of two and an entrepreneur, grew so frustrated with the clothing options offered for girls that she co-founded a business, Girls Will Be, which provides empowering shirts and shorts so girls can live their active lives and still feel good about what they wear.<p>The …