Court rules for same-sex partners denied access to Social Security survivor’s benefits
A federal district judge struck down as unconstitutional the U.S. Social Security Administration’s categorical denial of survivor’s benefits to surviving same-sex partners who were barred from marrying due to discriminatory state marriage bans.Continue Reading
The 5th Avenue Theatre goes digital for 2020/21 Season
The Essential 5th will feature a mix of exclusive original content created by The 5th and livestream concerts by some of Broadway’s brightest stars.Continue Reading
Windy City Times moves to digital-only, staff furloughs
Windy City Times, Chicago’s only LGBTQ newspaper, is moving to a digital-only format starting in October.Continue Reading
How to date in the time of COVID-19
The COVID-19 outbreak has completely changed how we physically interact with one another, and with every person a potential carrier for a global pandemic virus, casual hookups are basically off the table.Continue Reading
Court orders HHS to halt key parts of health care discrimination rule
The order immediately blocks HHS from implementing two key parts of the health care discrimination rule that invited discrimination against LGBTQ people and providers to elevate their own religious beliefs above the needs of patients.Continue Reading
Seattle Public Library offering programs for older adults beginning Sept. 5
The Seattle Public Library and Silver Kite Community Arts have partnered to offer online intergenerational workshops, talks, social hours, and performances for the community.Continue Reading
National LGBT Chamber of Commerce Endorses Biden for President
NGLCC has only endorsed for president once previously in its nearly 20-year history.Continue Reading
The 74th Annual Tony Awards will take place digitally in fall 2020
The Tony Awards are presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing.Continue Reading
Earth Sanctuary Memorial Tree Program Starts in Whidbey
Each tree will be planted and maintained by resident naturalists, becoming a part of the preserve’s 500-year plan to create a self-sustaining, old-growth forest.Continue Reading
1000+ Experts Urge Supreme Court to Uphold Nondiscrimination Protections
More than 1,000 faith leaders, mayors and local governments, child welfare experts, and others in nearly 50 friend-of-the-court briefs urge Supreme Court justices not to allow discrimination in taxpayer-funded government services.Continue Reading