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LETTER TO THE COMMUNITY: Changes coming at GetEQUAL

Dear Friends,

Just last month, LGBT Americans and pro-equality allies experienced a tremendous moment in our fight for civil rights when President Obama repealed "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" -- bringing us one step closer to full legal equality. Our common struggle for full federal equality is often punctuated with moments of reflection as we all debate how to move forward and, to that end, I want to share with you my own personal transition.

Trevor Project call center added to HRC's San Francisco Action Center and retail store

WASHINGTON -- Some of the concerns that were raised when the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) announced last month that it would open an HRC Action Center and retail store in San Francisco's Castro district have been eased as the organization has partnered with The Trevor Project to also include a suicide prevention call center in the space.

ACTION ALERT with VIDEO: Tell Georgia homeless shelter it is wrong not to serve gay people

The House of Mercy homeless shelter in Columbus, Ga., might want to go back and read their Bible. There's a passage in Isaiah they should pay particular attention to: "Share your bread with the hungry, take the homeless into your homes, clothe the naked when you see him/her, do not turn away from people in need."

But instead of following that line, the House of Mercy shelter has a rule on its books: If you're gay and homeless, you belong on the streets. Perhaps House of Mercy might consider a name change to House of Ignorance.

Gay Syrian refugee allowed to stay in Scotland

A gay Syrian asylum seeker who claimed he would be murdered if deported to his homeland where homosexuality is illegal has finally won his three-year battle to stay in Scotland.

Teenager Jojo Yakob, now 21, fled Syria in 2005 after being arrested, shot, beaten and tortured in jail when he was caught distributing anti-government leaflets. After escaping jail and being trafficked through Europe to Aberdeen, he was jailed in 2008 and held in detention centres while pursuing his case to stay.

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VIDEOS: Welsh party leaders support “It gets better ... Today” campaign

CARDIFF, Wales -- Gay, lesbian and bisexual charity Stonewall Cymru is launching a YouTube channel with messages of support from the four main party leaders in Wales.

Their new campaign "It gets better ... Today" tackles homophobic bullying.

It tells young people that they don't have to wait for life to improve as bullying is being tackled.

Welsh political leaders Carwyn Jones, Ieuan Wyn Jones, Nick Bourne and Kirsty Williams have all lent their support to the initiative.

Tickets available for Imperial Court de San Diego's 39th Coronation Ball on Jan. 22

SAN DIEGO -- The Imperial Court de San Diego, one of San Diego's oldest LGBT organizations, will hold its 39th "Coronation Ball" on Saturday, Jan. 22, at The Center in Hillcrest.

The organization, which is part of a system of courts in the United States, Mexico and Canada, has raised over $2.5 million in its nearly four decade history, according to its website. The Imperial Court hosts charity and community service events throughout the year to support individuals and organizations in need.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: First lady Michelle Obama urges Americans to honor MLK by serving others

The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. is usually remembered for his heroic leadership of the civil rights movement -- he led the successful Montgomery bus boycott, delivered the "I Have A Dream" speech at a time when such words were still controversial, and ultimately gave his own life to the cause of equality.

VIDEO: Chick-fil-A’s distasteful stand on marriage

(This post was originally published at GLAAD Blog)

ACTION ALERT: Demand that hate group Westboro Baptist Church not receive free air time!

The Westboro Baptist Church has apparently struck a deal with a pair of Arizona and Toronto-based radio stations. The church will not bring its hate to the funeral of nine-year-old Christina Taylor Green, who was killed over the weekend in Tucson, Arizona. Instead, it will be rewarded with a bigger prize.

LETTER TO THE COMMUNITY with VIDEO: Create change!

Dear Friends,

Our annual Creating Change conference is less than a month away – and I need your help!

Each year I have the opportunity to speak to activists, students, faith leaders and staff and volunteers from progressive organizations about where the LGBT movement is going. I'm preparing my address for this year's conference and realized something was missing – you.

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