Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 25, 2016. The Justice Department’s Community Relations Service (CRS) today released a new training video [external link] for law enforcement which provides information, tools and techniques to help ensure that interactions with members of the transgender community are respectful, professional and safe for all involved. The training uses[Read More…]
Life and Living
On Black Women’s Equal Pay Day, Center for American Progress Outlines the State of African American Women in the U.S. Economy
A woman works with Malian mud cloth for her fashion accessories and home decor items in Camden, New Jersey, August 2, 2016. Source: AP/Mel Evans Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–August 23, 2016. Today, equal pay advocates will observe Black Women’s Equal Pay Day, which represents the day in which the earnings of African American[Read More…]
U.S. Juvenile and Criminal Justice Systems Endanger the Lives and Futures of LGBTQ Youth
New report finds that LGBTQ youth are disproportionately likely to face arrest, prosecution, and mistreatment in court and detention. Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–August 23, 2016. A comprehensive new report explores how the U.S. juvenile and criminal justice systems endanger the lives and life chances of young people who are lesbian, gay,[Read More…]
District Court Issues Injunction Against Guidance Protecting Transgender Students
“We will continue to file lawsuits representing transgender students and litigate them to the fullest extent of the law…” FORT WORTH, Texas –(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2016. A U.S. District Court judge today issued a preliminary injunction against the federal government’s guidance to public school districts regarding their legal responsibility to allow[Read More…]
National Gay Media Association Announces Inaugural Ad POP Awardees
NEW YORK — (ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2016. The National Gay Media Association has announced the winners of the inaugural Ad POP awards. The Ad POPs (Pride in Online and Print) reward the best representations of LGBT individuals in online and print advertising in regional LGBT media. Ad POP is a production[Read More…]
WERQ! LGBTQ Job Fair September 16 in Chicago
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 19, 2016. More than 30 major corporations, small businesses, government agencies and nonprofits will participate in the Windy City Times WERQ! LGBTQ job fair Friday, September 16, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted, Chicago. The event, which is free and open to the public, is hosted by[Read More…]
ACLU Sues Florida Prison Officials over Refusal to Recognize, Provide Medical Treatment to Transgender Woman
Despite receiving treatment and living as female since age 14, inmate denied treatment in DOC custody; Eighth Amendment lawsuit seeks end to policy denying transgender inmates medically-necessary care TALLAHASSEE, FL. –(ENEWSPF)–August 15, 2016. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Florida has filed a lawsuit challenging the Florida Department of[Read More…]
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to VW Sellers: Don’t Mislead Consumers about Buyback Deal
Blog tells Owners to Get the Facts at VWCourtSettlement.com Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2016. Many owners of 2.0 liter Volkswagen diesels will soon be able to sell their cars back to Volkswagen AG for more than their current replacement value as a result of a proposed $10.03 billion deceptive advertising settlement[Read More…]
Expanding and Strengthening Medicaid Will Improve Health Care Access for Low-Income LGBT Americans
Jennifer Parrott, a certified nurse practitioner, left, talks with a doctor about a patient at the Oklahoma Health Sciences Emergency Department, in Oklahoma City, Friday, May 13, 2016. Source: AP/Sue Ogrocki Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2016. As Medicaid turns 51 this year, many opportunities lie ahead for this vital program[Read More…]
LGBT People of Color Face Rampant Discrimination, Bias, and Abuse in the U.S. Criminal Justice System
As the nation focuses on disparities in policing and criminal justice, a new report spotlights how our broken system adversely impacts LGBT people of color. Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–August 4, 2016. The events of the summer of 2016 have spurred renewed dialogue and protests about the unequal treatment of people[Read More…]
