Irish Archbishop defends Anglican decision to ‘punish’ pro-gay church
The head of the Church of Ireland has defended an Anglican decision to ‘punish … The US Episcopal Church has welcomed gay members for years, even appointing openly gay bishop Gene Robinson in 2003 – but provoked the wrath of hard-line and African …
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Daily Archives: January 18, 2016
USA Basketball Announces 30 Finalists For 2016 U.S. Olympic Men's Team
USA Basketball Announces 30 Finalists For 2016 U.S. Olympic Men's Team
The United States players join hands as they celebrate winning the … Pistons); Kevin Durant (Oklahoma City Thunder); Kenneth Faried (Denver Nuggets); Rudy Gay (Sacramento Kings); Paul George (Indiana Pacers); Draymond Green (Golden State Warriors …
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Montana Governor Steve Bullock Signs Executive Order Protecting LGBT State Employees
Montana Governor Steve Bullock Signs Executive Order Protecting LGBT State Employees
Today, HRC hailed Montana Governor Steve Bullock for signing an executive order that will prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity for state employees, as well state contractors and subcontractors.
In a press conference earlier today, Governor Bullock celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. day by noting that it is time to “recommit to King’s values of compassion and equity” by expanding protections for LGBT people in Montana. He also spoke to Montana business owners, stating “while an executive order applies to state government only I encourage private businesses to examine their policies as well.”
“Discrimination in any form is wrong, and through his actions today, Governor Bullock has taken a bold step to expand equality and fairness for all,” said HRC President Chad Griffin. “We commend him for doing everything in his administrative power to fight for the rights of LGBT Montanans, and hope his actions encourage other government officials to make safeguarding protections for all residents and visitors a priority.”
Currently, there is no federal law or regulation that explicitly bans workplace discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity, and Montana is one of 31 states where people are at risk of being fired or refused employment based on sexual orientation or gender identity. Nearly two-thirds of LGBT Americans (63 percent) report having faced discrimination in their lives, with workplace discrimination the most frequently reported challenge. Four cities in Montana — Bozeman, Butte, Helena and Missoula — currently have non-discrimination ordinances that protect LGBT residents and visitors from discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations.
The executive order, which goes into effect immediately, will direct Montana’s Department of Administration to ensure that state agencies, state contractors and subcontractors do not discriminate in employment based on sexual orientation and gender identity. The order also bans discrimination in the provision of government services, and calls for inclusive non-discrimination and harassment prevention programs with an emphasis on cultural diversity.
In 2008, former Governor Brian Schweitzer issued an executive order that protected state employees from discrimination based on sexual orientation. Today, Governor Bullock continues Schweitzer’s pro-equality legacy by extending those same protections based on gender identity, and banning discrimination on both bases by state contractors and subcontractors.
Belles beware! Facebook bandits are on the prowl
Belles beware! Facebook bandits are on the prowl
Beware – your pictures may be among the several thousands that are being morphed and misused to promote online sex chats and pornographic content. A group of ethical hackers have now started a crackdown on explicit social media pages in India, revealed …
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Up All Night
Up All Night
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Archbishop of Armagh defends Primates' action against the US Episcopal Church
Archbishop of Armagh defends Primates' action against the US Episcopal Church
The head of the Anglican Church of Ireland has defended the decision by the Primates of … rather than sanctions for approving same-sex marriage and consecrating openly gay bishops. Dr Clarke, speaking on Radio Ulster’s Sunday Sequence, said: “Those …
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30 Years of MLK Day: What We’ve Gained and What We’ve Lost
30 Years of MLK Day: What We’ve Gained and What We’ve Lost
Now lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender service members can serve … In 2015 at least 21 transgender people—most of them people of color—were killed in the United States, the highest homicide rate on record. And even though Attorney General Eric …
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80th Mount Gay Round Barbados Series off to a cracking start
80th Mount Gay Round Barbados Series off to a cracking start
Ian Hickling on his New Zealand registered Catalina 40 Ten Seven managed to hold … The consolation prize of a barrel of Mount Gay Rum for the slowest yacht was discontinued several years later following the discovery that some competitors purposely …
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Canada LGBTI community upset by jewelry shop sign in Newfoundland
Canada LGBTI community upset by jewelry shop sign in Newfoundland
‘So, it’s a statement saying, “no.” In Canada we have the freedom to believe how we want and as long as it’s law abiding we can also post them, especially if it’s on private property.’ Gay Star Business has been unable to contact Mr Jardon …
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Room at the Table: Remembering Bayard Rustin's Legacy on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Room at the Table: Remembering Bayard Rustin's Legacy on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
to make room at the table of brother and sisterhood for lesbian and gay people.” Today, I want to echo her call, and note that Rustin’s legacy is particularly resonant for those of us who seek justice and equality in the United States for LGBT people on …
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