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Withers: Ugandan journalist loses job because of fight against anti-gay bill

James Withers — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:24:33 +0000

Val Kalende is a journalist from Uganda. She’s also a lesbian who has spoken out against the “kill gays” bill under consideration in her country. This has displeased the bill’s supporters and(...)

Housing department issues policy on LGBT discrimination

logointern1 — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 16:15:31 +0000

In keeping with the recent Obama Administration push to equalize policies among federal agencies, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a new policy to address(...)

Eased requirements for changing gender on passport

logointern1 — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 16:35:53 +0000

The U.S. State Department announced on Wednesday new requirements for changing passport applicants’ gender on their passports. In the past, travelers needed to have undergone sexual(...)

Clinton approves partner benefits for State Dept. workers

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Tue, 26 May 2009 18:20:49 +0000

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will soon announce that gay American diplomats will be given benefits similar to those that their heterosexual counterparts enjoy, according to U.S. officials.

Lowenstein: Sec. Clinton to provide equal benefits for gay diplomats

Jenna Lowenstein — Mon, 25 May 2009 14:03:21 +0000

In an internal memo sent to the Gays and Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton announced last week that the State Department will begin granting equal(...)

Clinton wins praise from State Dept. gays

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:14:44 +0000

(Washington) A group that represents LGBT workers in the federal government is welcoming a commitment by Hillary Clinton that if confirmed as Secretary of State she would review policies to see(...)