Pasquale's is an unexpected stop for fun happy hour
as we learned a special New Zealand white wine and Mount Gay Rum are stocked just for them. The staff is friendly, including a jovial bartender who jokes with customers that he is wanted in nine states in the South, and in Canada. (He also recommends the …
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I was raped by another man: Teenager reveals how he was attacked by a friend in his bedroom – but was too scared to report it 'due to fear of being outed as gay'
I was raped by another man: Teenager reveals how he was attacked by a friend in his bedroom – but was too scared to report it 'due to fear of being outed as gay'
A gay teenager who was raped by a male friend said he is speaking … One lunchtime, it was suggested that he came round my house for an hour or two to chat and chill and grab a bit to eat. After popping downstairs to bring up some food, I noticed that …
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Cincinnati Becomes First City to Ban Conversion Therapy
Cincinnati Becomes First City to Ban Conversion Therapy
Today, the Cincinnati City Council became the first city to ban the dangerous and discredited practice of conversion therapy. The historic ordinance imposes a $200 a day fine on anyone practicing conversion therapy on LGBTQ youth.
The move was largely in response to tragic death of Leelah Alcorn, a transgender teen who died by suicide. Alcorn felt rejected by her conservative Christian family who would not allow her to live openly as her affirmed gender and forced her to undergo conversion therapy.
Earlier this year, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA) released a new report definitively denouncing the practice. In October, HRC and the National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) released sample legislation for state legislators and equality advocates who want to protect LGBTQ youth.
Openly gay Councilman Chris Seelbach introduced the legislation.
“No licensed medical professional can perform any type of ‘treatment’ to change the sexual orientation or gender identity/expression of a minor in the City of Cincinnati,” he tweeted. “It is now the law of the land in Cincinnati, Ohio. As Equality Ohio Board Chair John Boggess said, ‘This is a matter of public safety.’ The safety of young LGBT people throughout our City.”
NCLR and HRC have partnered with state equality groups across the nation to pass state legislation to end this dangerous practice, including laws passed in California, New Jersey, the District of Columbia, Oregon and Illinois.
Last year, NCLR launched its #BornPerfect campaign to stop conversion therapy across the country by 2019 by passing laws, fighting in courtrooms, and raising awareness about the serious harms caused by attempts to change a young person’s sexual orientation or gender identity.
For more information about the dangers of conversion therapy and NCLR’s #BornPerfect campaign visit www.NCLRights.org/BornPerfect
Storm, roof repairs? Ask the Builder in our live chat Friday
Storm, roof repairs? Ask the Builder in our live chat Friday
In the wake of the Nov. 17 windstorm that ripped through the Inland Northwest, and as we were bracing for round two on Wednesday, it seemed to clear to Tim Carter that Spokesman-Review readers had a lot of questions about roofing. The former New Hampshire …
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San Bernardino mass shooters were radicalized at least 2 years ago, FBI says
San Bernardino mass shooters were radicalized at least 2 years ago, FBI says
But sudden withdrawal from friends or family, for instance, starts hitting trip wires when combined with other actions, such as increased visits to hate-spewing chat rooms or radical change in appearance. Even then, law enforcement is challenged on a daily …
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Rachel Maddow Asks if it’s Accurate to Call Trump a ‘Fascist’, As Many Are: WATCH
Rachel Maddow Asks if it’s Accurate to Call Trump a ‘Fascist’, As Many Are: WATCH
In her opening segment last night, Rachel Maddow looked at all the news pundits and politicians who are labeling Donald Trump a “fascist” in light of Trump’s call for a “total and complete shutdown” of Muslims entering the United States.
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Formal apology issued in N.S. death of gay rights activist
Formal apology issued in N.S. death of gay rights activist
HALIFAX – Nova Scotia’s health and wellness minister issued a formal apology today for a mistake that led to the fatal beating death of a prominent gay rights activist outside a Halifax bar more than three years ago. Leo Glavine apologized in the …
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LGBT Health Issues Advancing According to HHS Report
LGBT Health Issues Advancing According to HHS Report
Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) LGBT Issues Coordinating Committee released its annual report on the agency’s actions taken and proposed for the coming year to improve the health and well-being of LGBT Americans. The committee, which started in 2010, meets regularly with LGBT stakeholders to learn more about the pressing health needs of our community. HRC has been actively involved both sharing ideas and pressing for attention to health related issues.
The following are among the LGBT health related issues that HHS worked on this year and has plans for actions in 2016:
- FDA Blood Ban – The agency requested comments on its draft guidance replacing the lifetime ban on blood donation by MSM, with a one-year deferral. The agency will conduct a series of stakeholder listening sessions around the country in early 2016 on how an updated policy can be implemented.
- Health Care Nondiscrimination Protections – HHS issued its draft regulation implementing Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act in September and plans to have a final rule ready in 2016. The proposed rule would ensure critical nondiscrimination protections for LGBT people. After it is released, HHS will disseminate information to issuers highlighting obligations under Section 1557 and specifically regarding gender transition-related care exclusions.
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) Questions in Enrollment Data – The Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight/CMS will convene a work group to develop a common strategy for the inclusion of SOGI questions in enrollment data.
- Access to Preventive Services for All Consumers – CMS issued guidance clarifying that the availability of preventive services under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) were provided regardless of an individual’s gender identity, sex assigned at birth, or recorded gender.
- Conditions of Participation – CMS plans to issue a NPRM that prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity in the provision of services by participating hospitals and critical access hospitals to patients of Medicare and Medicaid by the end of FY 2016.
- Supporting LGBT Youth – SAMSHA published “Ending Conversion Therapy by Supporting and Affirming LGBTQ Youth” in conjunction with American Psychological Association. This was the first, federal report reviewing and addressing the dangers of conversion therapy. In the year ahead, SAMHSA will work with partners to broadly disseminate this information to providers and other stakeholders.
HRC has consistently called on HHS to make the changes outlined in the Blueprint for Positive Change including overturning the lifetime ban on blood donation, revising the conditions of participation in federal health programs, and updating collection of data. In addition, we have been a vocal advocate for adoption of Section 1557 regulations that fully protect the LGBT community and continue to work on both the state and federal levels to end the use of conversion therapy for good.
Secretary Burwell and her team have been incredible partners listening and collaborating with HRC to help reduce health disparities among LGBT Americans. We look forward to continuing those efforts in the 2016
Utah Jazz live chat with Tony Jones at 10:30 a.m. Thursday
Utah Jazz live chat with Tony Jones at 10:30 a.m. Thursday
Reader comments on sltrib.com are the opinions of the writer, not The Salt Lake Tribune. We will delete comments containing obscenities, personal attacks and inappropriate or offensive remarks. Flagrant or repeat violators will be banned. If you see an …
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Video web chat offers grant advice for Future50 firms
Video web chat offers grant advice for Future50 firms
Media group Archant today hosted a live video web chat for members of the new Future50 listing of up-and-coming businesses in Suffolk and Norfolk. The chat was hosted by Shaun Lowthorpe of Archant, with Vic Short of enterprise agency Nwes, Future50 …
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