I am a parent. I have a gorgeous 3 month old baby, Hadley Rose, and yes, I change diapers, I give bottles, and I cherish every moment of her snuggly beginning months. What I am not, however, is a “mom” or a “dad” in the way our society assigns roles ...
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St. Pete Pride, Inc. Announces 2018 Grand Marshals
PRESS RELEASE FROM ST. PETE PRIDE:
Last week, St. Pete Pride announced their Grand Marshals for the 16th St Pete Pride Parade, held the Saturday during the June 22-24, 2018 weekend.
Every year St Pete Pride honors individuals and groups making ...
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What is Transgender Day of Visibility?
In honor of Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV), which is celebrated on March 31st, and recently recognized by St. Petersburg's Mayor Kriseman via proclamation, OUTCOAST reached out to the Trans Student Educational Resources (TSER) to learn more ...
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Trump Announces New Ban On Trans People in Military
Trump's first attempt to ban transgender people from the military proved a failure, so he withdrew the policy--to replace it with another ban, reports Sophie Tatum for CNN. According to White House press secretary Sarah Sanders, this policy has been ...
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Sixth Circuit Rules Transgender Employees Protected by Title VII
Earlier this month, the Sixth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that employers cannot discriminate against transgender individuals, and that they cannot use the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) to justify discrimination against LGBTQ+ ...
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An International Women’s Day Shout Out to 5 Outstanding Florida Women
March 8th marked International Women's Day, a day to honor and celebrate those who have pressed for progress (#pressforprogress) and furthered women's equality. The #MeToo and #TimesUp movements have created an even greater urgency to address issues ...
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