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6 Questions for GLAAD COO Rich Ferraro

6 Questions for GLAAD COO Rich Ferraro | PinkieB.com | LGBTQ+ Life | Scoop.it

Ex-MTV exec to share LGBTQ audience data at CultureX Conversations March 25

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When is the Right Time for Couples Counseling?

When is the Right Time for Couples Counseling? | PinkieB.com | LGBTQ+ Life | Scoop.it

Short answer: Sooner than you think! Long answer: There's a stereotype that going to couples counseling is "paying a lot of money to break up." Couples often treat counseling as a last-ditch effort, when one or both members of the relationship already have one foot out the door. By contra

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11 Amazon HQ2 final cities in states lacking LGBT discrimination laws

11 Amazon HQ2 final cities in states lacking LGBT discrimination laws | PinkieB.com | LGBTQ+ Life | Scoop.it

Many cities still in the running for Amazon HQ2 are in states lacking nondiscrimination laws. Gay rights advocates will hold Jeff Bezos accountable.

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LGBT Groups See Financial Growth and Stability as Movement Priorities Radically Shift

LGBT Groups See Financial Growth and Stability as Movement Priorities Radically Shift | PinkieB.com | LGBTQ+ Life | Scoop.it

The 2017 National Movement Report provides a comprehensive and standardized look at LGBT movement’s finances for 2016 across 39 major LGBT advocacy organizations.

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The ABC's Of LGBT Language For Writers And Editors

The ABC's Of LGBT Language For Writers And Editors | PinkieB.com | LGBTQ+ Life | Scoop.it

An abundance of LGBT writing, themes, and content has emerged on the popular scene along with an expanded vocabulary. Our presenter Janet Williams will teach writers and editors about the fast-changing LGBT-related do's and don’ts for fiction and non-fiction markets, including the proper use of pronouns, how to smooth out same-sex sex scenes, and using LGBT lingo. She will also discuss of LGBT archetypes.

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Qantas boss tops LGBT leaders list for backing same-sex marriage in Australia

Qantas boss tops LGBT leaders list for backing same-sex marriage in Australia | PinkieB.com | LGBTQ+ Life | Scoop.it

Alan Joyce, who has run Qantas since 2008, praised for his ‘very public stance’ on ballot by list compilers OUTstanding and FT

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Japan's corporations make strides to foster inclusive LGBT work environment

Japan's corporations make strides to foster inclusive LGBT work environment | PinkieB.com | LGBTQ+ Life | Scoop.it
In May 2015, Hiroki Inaba, vice president of Goldman Sachs Japan Co.'s legal department, came out as gay, after almost 13 years with the company and 10 yea
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Companies come out in support of the LGBT community in India

Companies come out in support of the LGBT community in India | PinkieB.com | LGBTQ+ Life | Scoop.it

At least four multinationals said they follow clear diversity hiring guidelines in home markets in the US and Europe but they were hesitant to come on record.

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Congressman to keynote inaugural LGBT Housing Policy Summit

Congressman to keynote inaugural LGBT Housing Policy Summit | PinkieB.com | LGBTQ+ Life | Scoop.it

On March 14, the National Association of Gay and Lesbian Real Estate Professionals will be hosting its first-ever LGBT Housing Policy Summit at the Human Rights Campaign headquarters in Washington, DC.

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The full day-event will feature well-known LGBT and allied housing leaders from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the National Association of Realtors (NAR), HRC and the LGBTQ Task Force.

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Record number of companies earn perfect score for LGBT-friendly policies

Record number of companies earn perfect score for LGBT-friendly policies | PinkieB.com | LGBTQ+ Life | Scoop.it
517 companies earned a perfect score in the 2017 Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, marking a record high for the annual list.
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TX Association of Business: Anti-LGBT Laws May Cost Texas $8.5 Billion

TX Association of Business: Anti-LGBT Laws May Cost Texas $8.5 Billion | PinkieB.com | LGBTQ+ Life | Scoop.it
TAB determined that anti-LGBT legislation would cost Texas roughly 0.5 percent of its gross domestic product, mostly from decreased travel and tourism.
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The Texas economy stands to lose $8.5 billion and 185,000 jobs if anti-LGBT legislation passes in next year’s session, according to an analysis from the Texas Association of Business, the state’s chamber of commerce.

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Uber and Alaska Airlines join forces to raise money for LGBT project

Uber and Alaska Airlines join forces to raise money for LGBT project | PinkieB.com | LGBTQ+ Life | Scoop.it
Uber and Alaska Airlines are teaming up to celebrate Pride Month by raising funds for the It Gets Better Project.
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As of June 6 and throughout Pride season, both Alaska Airlines and Uber will donate $1 each to the project for every tweet, Facebook post or Instagram post tagged with #LoveMovesUs – up to a total of $28,000.

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A new magazine explores queer conversations across generations

A new magazine explores queer conversations across generations | PinkieB.com | LGBTQ+ Life | Scoop.it

Alister Mackie launches his latest project The Leopard – with contributions from Ryan McGinley, Ethan James Green, Ib Kamara and more

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Gay Men's Counseling Alliance - Now Seeing Individuals!

Gay Men's Counseling Alliance - Now Seeing Individuals! | PinkieB.com | LGBTQ+ Life | Scoop.it

After several months in this online practice focusing exclusively on gay couples, I have added time to my schedule to allow for individual sessions. I've been working with individuals in therapy for six years. While I enjoyed devoting the online practice exclusively to couples, I found myself missing joining gay men on their individual journeys towards thriving in every aspect of their life.

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CenterLink: Bringing Out Pride Center Potential

CenterLink: Bringing Out Pride Center Potential | PinkieB.com | LGBTQ+ Life | Scoop.it

The Wilton Manors area plays host to many well known LGBT related nonprofits like the Pride Center, SunServe and Latinos Salud. But then there’s CenterLink, an unknown but extremely important national LGBT non-profit that provides for emerging LGBT centers across the country.


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Gay Times editor sacked after anti-Semitic and sexist tweets discovered 

Gay Times editor sacked after anti-Semitic and sexist tweets discovered  | PinkieB.com | LGBTQ+ Life | Scoop.it

The editor of the Gay Times has been fired just weeks after taking up the role after anti-Semitic and misogynistic tweets were uncovered.

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Yelp, Apple and PayPal press Supreme Court to rule against LGBT discrimination

Yelp, Apple and PayPal press Supreme Court to rule against LGBT discrimination | PinkieB.com | LGBTQ+ Life | Scoop.it

Yelp, Apple and PayPal will all sign on to an amicus brief in support of the Supreme Court ruling that discrimination against LGBT people be illegal, the companies confirmed to The Hill. The brief is being coordinated by the Human Rights Campaign and according to Axios, the deadline to sign on to the brief was Wednesday. The brief is reportedly due Monday.

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Increase Your Income with Business Coaches Caleb & Matthew of LGBTQ Entrepreneur

Increase Your Income with Business Coaches Caleb & Matthew of LGBTQ Entrepreneur | PinkieB.com | LGBTQ+ Life | Scoop.it
How do you succeed without giving up what makes you unique? If you're an LGBT Entrepreneur then this podcast is for you!
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The Makers of SMIRNOFF™ Vodka Take PRIDE in Continued Support of LGBTQ Community with New “Love Wins” Bottles

The Makers of SMIRNOFF™ Vodka Take PRIDE in Continued Support of LGBTQ Community with New “Love Wins” Bottles | PinkieB.com | LGBTQ+ Life | Scoop.it
Limited-Edition No. 21 Packaging Further Celebrates Love and Acceptance by Donating $1 from Every Bottle Made to the Human Rights Campaign
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How Target Botched Its Response to the North Carolina Bathroom Law

How Target Botched Its Response to the North Carolina Bathroom Law | PinkieB.com | LGBTQ+ Life | Scoop.it
The retailer published a transgender-friendly blog post, without the CEO’s approval. That sparked a customer backlash that hurt foot traffic and exposed problems in stores the company is now spending billions to fix.
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Israeli TV Bans Public Service Ad Supporting Same Sex Marriage

Israeli TV Bans Public Service Ad Supporting Same Sex Marriage | PinkieB.com | LGBTQ+ Life | Scoop.it
A public service announcement in Israel has been banned from television because of its message in support of same-sex marriage
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The message from the Association for Civil Rights in Israel (ACRI), titled “Human Rights: Because without I’m not Equal,” was banned by the Second Authority for Television and Radio, the public body that supervises Israel’s commercial television and radio station.

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BofA, AA among Charlotte's largest employers to get perfect score on HRC Corporate Equality Index

Praising corporate leaders for standing up this year to discriminatory legislation, such as North Carolina's House Bill 2, the Human Rights Campaign released Monday its annual Corporate Equality Index.
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We're the Debt Free Guys and this is Queer Money.

We're the Debt Free Guys and this is Queer Money. | PinkieB.com | LGBTQ+ Life | Scoop.it

We’re the Debt Free Guys and this is The Queer Money Show, the only show talking about the financial nuances of the LGBTQ community. Who are we?  Why are we here? What is Queer Money?

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We’re a gay couple who’s been together for over 12 years. Despite having a combined tenure in financial services of over 30 years, at one point we had $51,000 in credit card debt. We were more concerned about seeing and being seen than saving.

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