What an amazing neighborhood to visit and live! The charm of the city life with a small town feel-the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago is also known as Boystown, but it’s so much more than that. Cafe’s, bookstores, art galleries, small businesses, and clubs line the streets. It is conveniently located between Wrigley Field and Lake Michigan. If you go this summer (especially for Pride, because its one of the best) stay at a Gay friendly Kimpton Hotel in the Loop, hop the red line and get off at the Belmont stop and head east. It is a beautiful walk and so many lovely shops to peruse. With the support of Mayor Daley of Chicago, this neighborhood has grown to be a go-to place to live and visit. If you are planning a getaway, don’t forget to include Chicago!
The Civil Rights Agenda will be an educational, non-for-profit based in our hometown Chicago. Jacob Meister, who is a lawyer, wants to educate voters about human rights and non-discrimination. This education will lead to voters electing candidates who will initiate/uphold rights for ALL.
According to Gay Chicago Magazine, “There’s a real shortage of lawyers who will handle these cases,” Meister said. “And most employers don’t realize the breadth of the Illinois Human Rights Act.”
Meister said the Voter Project is aimed at identifying LGBT voters and allies, educating them about candidates and issues and encouraging them to vote.
“To me that’s a labor of love,” Meister said. “It doesn’t matter if they’re Democrats or Republicans. It’s about making people aware of where candidates stand on the issues and turning people out to vote.”
1/2 of our family is Czech and we are so proud that the city of Brno will continue with its Pride parade regardless of the violence it has encountered in the past couple of years. Unfortunately, there are not many supporters for this parade, but the LGBT’s of the Czech Republic will be marching strong with a motley audience.
In a press release the organisers said, “Sadly, there is not only support for the parade. Several counter-events are planned. Among them the illegal gatherings of far right-wing groups.”
Since we have LGBT family in the Czech Republic, we wish them the best and hope they stay safe and stay strong!
Thats right! A same-sex wedding magazine will have a launch party tonight in Atlanta, Georgia.
“Equally Wed is the nation’s premier same-sex and gay wedding magazine, providing gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender couples with a modern, elegant and unique guide to gay wedding planning, from ring shopping and proposing to tying the knot and living happily ever after—and everything in between. Fresh and innovative, Equally Wed offers a closer look into Real Weddings around the world, as well as engagement stories, a socially interactive community and Local Resources, a vetted marketplace rich with GLBT-friendly wedding vendors.”
“Equally Wed magazine publishes seasonal issues of features, beginning with its premiere Spring 2010 issue. Other departments of EquallyWed.com, such as Beauty & Grooming, Honeymoons, Health & Fitness, Planning, Engagement, Etiquette and Fashion will be refreshed with new content more frequently, as well as its blogs: Headlines (news from the frontlines of the fight for marriage equality), In bloom (fresh ideas from Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Palladino) and Broom closet (cool new finds and thoughts from the masculine woman’s perspective).”
The first diagnostic test to detect both HIV antigens and antibodies was approved Monday by the Food and Drug Administration. The new test means infections will be caught days earlier.
“The approval of this assay represents an advancement in our ability to better diagnose HIV infection in diagnostic settings where nucleic acid testing to detect the virus itself is not routinely used,” said Dr. Karen Midthun, acting director of FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research. “It provides for more sensitive detection of recent HIV infections compared with antibody tests alone.”
This will be able to detect HIV earlier which will make the person infected aware earlier, get immediate treatment, and reduce the risk of spreading HIV.
According to the AP: Labor Secretary Hilda Solis plans to announce Wednesday that the government would require employers to extend the option that has been available to heterosexual workers for almost two decades, two officials briefed on the plan said Monday.
Rights of unpaid leave for 12 weeks/year to care for a loved one, themselves, or parenting birth/adoption leave will be extended to Gay and Lesbian employees.
Constance McMillen, LGBT America’s prom queen, was invited to the Pride Reception at the White House hosted by President Obama.
We hope that this reception will change the conversation, not just be an honor party, but a party where conversations and minds will be changed for a greater good.
The Civil Rights Agenda will be an educational, non-for-profit based in our hometown Chicago. Jacob Meister, who is a lawyer, wants to educate voters about human rights and non-discrimination. This education will lead to voters electing candidates who will initiate/uphold rights for ALL.
1/2 of our family is Czech and we are so proud that the city of Brno will continue with its Pride parade regardless of the violence it has encountered in the past couple of years. Unfortunately, there are not many supporters for this parade, but the LGBT’s of the Czech Republic will be marching strong with a motley audience.
Thats right! A same-sex wedding magazine will have a launch party tonight in Atlanta, Georgia.
The first diagnostic test to detect both HIV antigens and antibodies was approved Monday by the Food and Drug Administration
According to the AP: Labor Secretary Hilda Solis plans to announce Wednesday that the government would require employers to extend the option that has been available to heterosexual workers for almost two decades, two officials briefed on the plan said Monday.
Constance McMillen, LGBT America’s prom queen, was invited to the Pride Reception at the White House hosted by President Obama.
