Monthly Archives: January 2011

This Week’s Best Links: DADT wasted money, Ohio voting legislation introduced, HIV treatment trials prove successful

Posted on January 28, 2011 by

It’s a new year and Stuff Queer People Need To Know is adding a new weekly post. Check in every Friday for a roundup of all the best queer news the web has to offer. The U.S. Government Accountability Office … Continue reading →

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Action Alert: Tell Kasich to issue a transgender inclusive policy

Posted on January 27, 2011 by

Ohio Gov. John Kasich issued an executive order Friday, reinstating sexual orientation non-discrimination protections for state employees. Gender identity and expression was not included in the order. The new state employee non-discrimination policy leaves transgender employees and applicants open to … Continue reading →

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Quote: Obama addresses DADT repeal in State of the Union

Posted on January 26, 2011 by

Obama delivering the State of the Union address. | The New York Times “Our troops come from every corner of this country — they’re black, white, Latino, Asian, Native American. They are Christian and Hindu, Jewish and Muslim. And, yes, … Continue reading →

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Event: Legalize Trans fundraiser in Cincinnati

Posted on January 24, 2011 by

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Happy birthday to Roe v. Wade!

Posted on January 22, 2011 by

Roe v. Wade, the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision on abortion, turns 38 today. The court ruled 7-2 in favor of Roe, extending the right to privacy clause in the 14th Amendment to a person’s choice to have an abortion. … Continue reading →

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