gay rights
This week in LGBTQ history: UN issues Free & Equal stamps
June 27, 2016In February of this year, the United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) issued a set of six stamps promoting the UN Free & Equal campaign.
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LGBTQ-Latino leader, Carlos Guillermo Smith, fights for Florida’s future
June 27, 2016"This tragedy has impacted the central Florida LGBTQ community so much. It's got to be part of the conversation in the election cycle."
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“Freeheld”: Ms. and Ms. Smith go to Washington
October 1, 2015Inspired by a true story. The precedent struck by Laurel and Stacie's struggle played a major role in the same-sex marriage movement.
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Today in labor history: Harvey Milk elected to office
November 3, 2014On this day in 1977 Harvey Milk was elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. He was the first openly gay person elected to public office in California.
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“To Be Takei”: Love, diversity, and Star Trek
September 26, 2014A new documentary chronicling the life of activist and actor George Takei is currently screening, to the delight of his many admirers.
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