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National Center for LGBT Seniors Unveils Data Collection Guide

By Jesse Monteagudo | May 2
Social service and health care providers often depend on client data to help them determine what type of services and treatment to provide its clients.

Suspect Elliot Morales being taken into custody by NYPD.

Suspect in NYC Bias Shooting is Charged with Murder

By Verena Dobnik | Sunday May 19, 2013
Elliot Morales, the man who police say hurled homophobic slurs at a gay man on a Manhattan street before firing a single fatal shot to his head appeared in court Sunday to face a charge of murder as a hate crime.
Suspect Elliot Morales being taken into custody by NYPD.

NYC LGBT Center and Anti-Violence Project Announce Community Events to Respond to Recent Violence

By EDGE | Sunday May 19, 2013
The New York City Anti Violence Project and LGBT Center announced via social media yesterday that a rally and Community Safety Night will be held next week in response to the recent ash of anti-gay violence.
Suspect Elliot Morales being taken into custody by NYPD.

Musto and Feingold Respond to Recent Village Voice Firings

By Bobby McGuire | Sunday May 19, 2013
On Friday, May 17, a shot was heard around the world of journalism when the financially troubled Village Voice dismissed three of its long time columnists. Today, Feingold and Musto took to social media to thank fans for their support.
Suspect Elliot Morales being taken into custody by NYPD.

Suspect in Weekend LGBT Killing Had Prior Arrest Record For Attempted Murder

By EDGE | Sunday May 19, 2013
Police have released the name of the victim and suspect of Saturday’s anti-gay killing in Greenwich Village.
Eric Stonestreet, as Cameron, right, and Jesse Tyler Ferguson as Mitchell in a scene from the comedy "Modern Family."

ACLU: Time for ’Modern Family’ Gay Couple to Wed

Thursday May 16, 2013
The ACLU is lobbying for the gay couple on "Modern Family" to get married.
Eric Stonestreet, as Cameron, right, and Jesse Tyler Ferguson as Mitchell in a scene from the comedy "Modern Family."

At last! Unpakt.com Brings Comparison Web Shopping to Finding a Mover in Palm Springs

By Steve Weinstein | Thursday May 16, 2013
At last, there is Unpakt.com, a comparison-shopping site that brings the Kayak and Expedia model to finding a qualified moving company. Finding and booking a trustworthy mover is as easy as booking a flight, renting a car or buying home appliances.
Rev. Phyllis Pennese

Black Churches Key to Illinois Gay Marriage Debate

Wednesday May 15, 2013
Black churches are deeply divided over their support for same-sex marriage and are central to the Illinois measure’s passage, which awaits a House vote as early as this week.

Del., NJ, Ill. Next Gay Marriage Battlegrounds

Friday Apr 26, 2013
Rhode Island is set to become the 10th state to allow gay and lesbian couples to marry following a key vote in the state’s General Assembly this week. Take a look at states where ga marriage support is shifting.
A screen shot of CNN’s broadcast today

Media Frenzy On Marathon Investigation

By David Bauder | Wednesday Apr 17, 2013
For about an hour Wednesday afternoon, people could flip through different television channels and hear completely different accounts of the investigation into the Boston Marathon explosions: Some news organizations reported the arrest of a suspect.
A screen shot of CNN’s broadcast today

Gay Boston Cop Amongst First Responders

By | Tuesday Apr 16, 2013
One of the most seen photos from the Boston Marathon bombings has three Boston policeman assisting a fallen runner amidst white smoke minutes after the attack. Boston Pride reports that one of the three is a LGBT cop.