Daily Archives: May 29, 2014
New Data Documents High Violence LGBTQ People Experience
May 29, 2014 | ELIXHER
We can no longer ignore the startling statistics and tragic incidents of violence plaguing our community. Today the “National Report on Hate Violence Against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and HIV-Affected Communities in the United States in 2013″ was released by the National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs (NCAVP).Read More
Houston Passes “HERO” Equal Rights Ordinance
May 29, 2014 | ELIXHER
Yesterday, by a 11-6 margin, the Houston City Council passed the Equal Rights Ordinance. The ordinance bans discrimination based on sex, race, age, and religion, and expands anti-bias protections for LGBT residents. Read More
Laverne Cox Graces Cover of TIME Magazine, Makes History
May 29, 2014 | ELIXHER
Laverne Cox, star of Netflix’s “Orange Is the New Black,” has reportedly become the first transgender person to appear on the cover of TIME magazine.Read More
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