Lesbian-Friendly Sperm Banks

For some lesbian couples, the idea of creating a child tends to be a stretch. But it doesn’t
have to be.

Valuable resources have proven themselves useful in the fulfillment of nontraditional families. Adoption agencies have opened their doors to same sex couples while sperm banks have long since been available to lesbians. Although it may seem like a tedious and un-ending task to pre-qualify for one of these programs, there are several ways to use the knowledge and help of outside information to get you started. Read more about sperm banks...

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Gay Home Buyers Seek Fair Housing

Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) organizations and individuals are working hard to eliminate anti-gay housing discrimination. Gay-friendly policies and communities are being created, and victims of discrimination are fighting back. Read more about fair housing...

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How To Stay Healthy While Aboard Ship

In November, the Miami Herald reported that more than 600 passengers and crew members from Carnival Cruise Lines' Liberty ship had become ill. The Herald said the illnesses could be attributed to the Norovirus. Read more about Carnival Cruise Lines...

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LGBT Investing

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 Apologizes for Anti-Gay Slur

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

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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Civil Unions Begin in New Jersey

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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Transparent: Love, Family and Living the T with Transgender Teenager

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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