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US House of Representatives passes the Raise the Wage Act of 2019
WASHINGTON, DC (July 18, 2019) - Today, the US House of Representatives voted to pass the Raise the Wage Act of 2019, which would raise wages for nearly 40 million workers. The Raise the Wage Act would increase the minimum wage to $8.55 this year and raise it gradually over the next six years, to $15 an hour in 2025. After 2025, the minimum wage would be adjusted annually to keep pa more
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Annise Parker appeared at LGBTQ Victory Fund fundraiser in Seattle July 18
Victory Fund President & CEO and former Mayor of Houston Annise Parker appeared at LGBTQ Victory Fund fundraiser in Seattle on Thursday, July 18. Watch for exclusive interview with Annise Parker in SGN next week.
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MARK MY WORDS: A week like no other in a long life
by Mark Segal -
Philadelphia Gay News
It was one of the most magical weeks that I'll ever have. When I headed to New York by train, it was already announced that I'd be one of the grand marshals of the Stonewall 50 World Pride parade, and that meant marching with my Gay Liberation Front sisters and brothers.
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MARK MY WORDS: GLAAD gets an 'F' for Stonewall 50
by Mark Segal -
Philadelphia Gay News
The 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots have passed, and as an integral part of the anniversary and the 50 years leading up to it, I have an inside track and knowledge as to who the players are and how they did their jobs for our community. Two organizations failed our community this more
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Bellevue gay couple celebrates 50th anniversary
July 4th was more than a holiday to Bob Masters and Larry Siskind, both 84. It was the celebration of their 50th year together. To mark the occasion their friends and loved ones held a bash attended by 22 people, with good food, joviality and a large anniversary cake. Bob and Larry took the first cut as photos were taken. Larry related how they fi more
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'Creating In-City Housing for LGTBQ+ Elders' A free public forum hosted by Generations Aging with Pride (GenPRIDE) July 25
As rents and purchase prices for housing skyrocket in traditional gay & queer neighborhoods, it is getting harder and harder for longtime LGTBQ+ residents to stay in - or return to - the urban neighborhoods of their younger days. Some folks are looking to different models for shared housing that allow for older adults to have social connection more
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New election rules make it easier than ever to register and vote
by Mike Andrew -
SGN Staff Writer
Although primary election day is August 6, there's still time to register to vote - and thanks to changes in Washington's electoral laws, it's easier and more inclusive than ever.
Automatic registration
You can now register to vote or update your existing reg more
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South King County LGBTQ Task Force announces inaugural event to battle LGBTQ+ isolation July 27
Des Moines, WA - South King County LGBTQ Task Force announces their first community event Queens of Heart movie screening on Saturday, July 27, at Highline College Theater (2400 S 240th Street - Building 7, Des Moines, WA) from 5pm-8pm.
Queens of Heart is an event to bring the LGBTQ+ community together, become more visible, and s more
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Lights for Liberty hosts vigils in Seattle and around the world protesting illegal immigrant detentions in USA
by Tim Peter -
SGN Contributing Writer
More than 650 protesters showed up at Seattle's Counterbalance Park (at Queen Anne Ave N & Roy St) in Lower Queen Anne on Friday, July 12. The event was one of several vigils held in Seattle, including in Pioneer Square and the Central District, and Tacoma's Northwest Detention Center. I more
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Republican ex-governor Terry Branstad broke law, discriminated against Gay official
Iowa must pay $1.5 million damages
by Mike Andrew -
SGN Staff Writer
An Iowa state court ruled on July 15 that Iowa's Republican ex-governor Terry Branstad unlawfully discriminated against a Gay official.
Branstad served as Iowa's governor from 2011 to 2017, when he was appointed US amba more
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Rep. Jayapal applauds passage of the Raise the Wage Act
WASHINGTON, DC (July 18, 2019) - Today, Rep. Pramila Jayapal applauded the passage of the Raise the Wage Act in the US House of Representatives. The bill will gradually increase the federal minimum wage to $15 over six years, increasing pay for up to 33 million American workers, including nearly 6,800 workers in Washington's 7th District.
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Swedish Health to improve access to transgender services in settlement of ACLU-WA lawsuit
Swedish Health Services has agreed to take steps to facilitate access for transgender patients to necessary and life-saving healthcare services. This settles a lawsuit filed by the ACLU of Washington on behalf of Ari Robbins, who was wrongfully turned away from Swedish solely because he is transgender.
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AHF calls on Gilead to set up $10 billion fund for victims harmed by its TDF-based drugs
LOS ANGELES (July 15, 2019) - The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is calling on Gilead Sciences Inc., one of the largest manufacturers of HIV/AIDS drugs, to set up a $10 billion victim compensation fund for patients harmed after taking the drugmaker's TDF (tenofovir disoproxil fumarate)-based drugs as part of their treatment for HIV or AIDS more
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'Zero for Zeros' ad campaign targets tech giants
WASHINGTON, DC (July 16, 2019) - The Zero for Zeros campaign [zeroforzeros.org] announced a new ad campaign today targeting some of the biggest and most recognizable companies in the technology and lifestyle sectors.
The ads will appear on Facebook and Twitter and will target employees and customers of the companies.
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