The gay market — that’s all of us — has buying power estimated at $610 billion. That’s a whole lot of economic clout, and many of us are concerned about whether our investment decisions are reflective of our lifestyle and values. Are the companies in our portfolio supportive or antagonistic towards the LGBT community?
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Actor Isaiah Washington took steps to mend fences with the gay community. Washington issued a public apology for making anti-gay comments and met with top-level executives from the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) and the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN). He had experienced a backlash for using an anti-gay slur against Grey’s Anatomy co-star T.R. Knight. Read more about Isaiah Washington...
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Notes on a Scandal is a film about conflicting relationships. It tells the story of Barbara Covett (Judi Dench), a history teacher who attempts to start a lesbian love affair with fellow teacher Sheba Hart (Cate Blanchett) but discovers that Sheba is already having an affair.
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On February 19, 2007, New Jersey’s civil union law became active, enabling same-sex partners to obtain many of the rights and protections granted to married couples.
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When you first see the title—Transparent: Love, Family and Living the T with Transgender Teenagers—you might think this book is a primer on how to parent a transboy or transgirl.
But Transparent is actually the story of a few memorable years in the life of lesbian writer Cris Beam, and it's more fascinating and educational than any parenting guide could ever be.In the late 90s, Beam moved to Los Angeles to support a partner who was earning a Ph.D. A little bored, she decided to volunteer by teaching at a high school for transgendered teens.
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