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[Photos] Gay state reps, Decatur mayor honor International Day Against Homophobia
by Laura Douglas-Brown   
May 22, 2013 11:42

International Day Against Homophobia 2013

While it may have only been “Mistreatment Awareness Day” to Gov. Nathan Deal, a crowd turned out May 17 for Georgia’s observance of the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia.

The Friday evening gathering on the lawn at First Christian Church of Decatur featured keynote speaker Rev. Ray Waters, entertainers, and a candlelight vigil.

State Rep. Keisha Waites (D-Atlanta) presented a resolution honoring the International Day Against Homophobia signed by Georgia’s three openly lesbian state lawmakers — Waites and Reps. Karla Drenner (D-Avondale Estates) and Simone Bell (D-Atlanta). The event also received official recognition from the City of Decatur, signed by Mayor Jim Baskett, which was presented by Drenner, according to IDAHO organizer Betty Couvertier. For the second year in a row, event organizers requested an official proclamation from the governor’s offi ce. And for the second year in a row, Deal’s offi ce sanitized the name to “Mistreatment Awareness Day” and removed all specific references to sexual orientation and gender identity.

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'Soft' benefits only for domestic partners at UGA
by Laura Douglas-Brown   
May 20, 2013 17:04

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The University of Georgia will begin to offer some "soft" benefits to employees' domestic partners, but the plan falls far short of what LGBT staff and allies requested.

School officials announced today that the university will offer employees the option to buy benefits like dental and vision insurance for their domestic partners, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported.

 These benefits are paid for by the employees and have been in place at several other state universities for years. LGBT staff at UGA had requested full benefits, including health insurance, and had suggested options for paying for the benefits if no state funds could be used.

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Ga. Rep. Simone Bell named a 'Harvey Milk Champion of Change'
by Dyana Bagby   
May 20, 2013 16:45

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Ga. Rep. Simone Bell (D-Atlanta) will be honored this week by the White House as one of 10 openly gay elected or appointed officials named as "Harvey Milk Champions of Change."

The event takes place Wednesday, May 22, at 3 p.m. ET. Watch it live at this link: www.whitehouse.gov/live.

The ceremony takes place on Harvey Milk's birthday and honors the LGBT officials for "their commitment to equality and public service."

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Alpharetta church organist says he was forced to resign for being gay
by Ryan Watkins   
May 20, 2013 14:02

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Nick Johns, an organist with Saint Brigid Catholic Church in Alpharetta, Ga., claims he was recently forced to resign from his position with the church for being gay after someone at the church took offense to his personal Facebook page.

Johns posted his story, and a letter he sent to his members of his former congregation, on social sharing website reddit over the weekend.

“One of the parishoners there was trolling on my Facebook and brought in a couple of pictures of me and my fiance and maybe some of the things I was saying in support of marriage equality,” Johns said.

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Atlanta Pride announces 'Stonewall Month' schedule of events
by Ryan Watkins   
May 16, 2013 11:04

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The Atlanta Pride Committee today announced the event lineup for the upcoming Stonewall Month of activities.

Though the traditional Pride season occurs during June to coincide with the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, the Atlanta Pride festival has been held in October for the past four years. Pride organizers have also made an effort to create a schedule of events during the traditional Pride month.

Atlanta Pride will be held Oct. 11-13 at Piedmont Park.

“While many in our community bemoan our move to October for the Atlanta Pride Festival, we are excited to commemorate the anniversary of the 1969 riots at the Stonewall Inn with a robust offering of educational programs, social gatherings, and community activities that run the gamut of the LGBTQ community in Atlanta,” said Atlanta Pride Executive Director Buck Cooke.

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