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jarekpach.bsky.social
“LGBTQ Catholics live out the virtue of Christian patience - not a passive waiting, but hopeful expectation for greater inclusion and participation in their own church.” via Outreach Catholic

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Father James Martin: Who can LGBTQ Catholics look up to? Role models past and present - Outreach
LGBTQ Catholics can find role models for their lives not only in the Bible and history, but even in the church today.
outreach.faith
December 22, 2025 at 8:23 PM
ket.bsky.social
to pinkwash blackrock/shell/lockheed/etc.
to pinkwash transphobic policy for dems
to make random shitheads rich instead of making homeless trans people homed
to do dem party flywheel money laundering via campaigns and contractors
to soak up donations from local activists
etc etc
THE “EQUALITY 100 AWARD: LEADER IN LGBTQ+ WORKPLACE EQUALITY” DISTINCTION represents businesses’ latest commitment to creating more equal and inclusive workplaces. Through its introduction with the CEI 2023-2024 survey, companies have worked more thoughtfully than ever to earn this recognition. HRC is proud to recognize the following 765 businesses that met all the criteria to earn a score of 100 and earn the new designation of being a 2025 “Equality 100 Award: Leader in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion.” Top-rated CEI employers come from nearly every industry and region of the United States. To earn top ratings, these employers took concrete steps to establish and implement comprehensive policies, benefits and practices that ensure greater equity for LGBTQ workers and their families. We are honored to recognize the following companies: A&O Shearman Abbott Laboratories AbbVie Inc. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. Accenture Adidas North America Inc. Adobe Inc. ADUSA Distribution, LLC ADUSA Transportation, LLC Advance Auto Parts (Advance Holding) Advanced Micro Devices Inc. AECOM The AES Corp. Ahold Delhaize USA (ADUSA) Air Products & Chemicals Inc. Airbnb Inc. Airbus Americas Inc. Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld LLP Alaska Airlines Alcoa Corp. Alcon Inc Alight Solutions AlixPartners LLP AllianceBernstein LP Alliant Energy Corp. Allianz Life Insurance Co. of North America Allstate Insurance Co. Ally Financial Inc. Alston & Bird LLP Altice USA, Inc. Altria Group Inc. Amalgamated Bank Amazon.com Inc. AMC Entertainment Inc. AMC Networks American Airlines American Eagle Outfitters Inc. American Express Company American Greetings Corp. Ameriprise Financial Inc. Amgen Inc. AMN Healthcare Services Inc. Amtrak Andersen Corporation Anschutz Entertainment Group, Inc. Aon plc Apollo Global Management Inc. Apple Inc. Applied Materials Inc. Aramark Corp. Arcadis U.S. Inc. Arch Capital Group Ltd Arconic … Corinne Green @gaynarcan Replying to @Nadobaxter @transriotgrrrrl and 3 others the press releases are almost always written by comms, not policy. for example, compare hrc's (literally incorrect) statement on biden's trans sports rule to the more candid and accurate open letter from out trans state legislators: x.com/ZoAndBehold/st... ALT "State lawmakers take note -- discriminating against transgender athletes is wrong and a violation of federal law. This new rule makes that abundantly clear," said Kelley Robinson, President of the Human Rights Campaign. "Every student deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. This includes transgender girls of all ages and in all sports, without exception. The new rule should be clarified to ensure that all transgender students should be presumed eligible to participate in sports consistent with their gender identity. This moment we're in is truly a crisis for transgender young people and we're calling on elected leaders at every level of government to fight harder for our kids. For all of us who believe in equality and justice for all, we should be relentless in our work to undo the harms that have already been done and our pursuit of a better tomorrow." Kelley Robinson Fresident of the Human Rights Campaign Rep. Zooey Zephyr @ZoAndBeh... 10 Apr 23 Today 14 trans & nonbinary legislators expressed our concern to President Biden regarding the proposed Title IX policy change. Trans people belong in sports. Policies must be... M.NT S 21:58 02 Apr 25-195 Views View post activity 3 Likes instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII. Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual. (A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2, 1099-MISC compensation, and/or 1099-NEC (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable benefits (E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D) (F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990 (i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Otherreportable compensation 1KELLEY ROBINSON PRESIDENT (i) (ii) 689,222 ------------- 0 0 ------------- 0 15,482 ------------- 0 38,468 ------------- 0 0 ------------- 0 743,172 ------------- 0 0 ------------- 0 2CHRISTOPHER SPERON ASST. VP; SVP, DEV. & MEMBERSHIP (i) (ii) 355,171 ------------- 0 0 ------------- 0 600 ------------- 0 18,150 ------------- 0 7,202 ------------- 0 381,123 ------------- 0 0 ------------- 0 3JONI MADISON VP, COO & COS (i) (ii) 349,018 ------------- 0 0 ------------- 0 350 ------------- 0 13,446 ------------- 0 4,470 ------------- 0 367,284 ------------- 0 0 ------------- 0 4JAMES M RINEFIERD TREASURER SVP, FINANCE & DATA ANALYTICS (i) (ii) 328,172 ------------- 0 0 ------------- 0 600 ------------- 0 18,150 ------------- 0 14,393 ------------- 0 361,315 ------------- 0 0 ------------- 0 5JAY BROWN COS SVP PROGRAMS, RESEARCH & TRAINING (i) (ii) 304,541 ------------- 0 0 ------------- 0 600 ------------- 0 17,680 ------------- 0 19,885 ------------- 0 342,706 ------------- 0 0 ------------- 0 6NICOLE GREENIDGE-HOSKINS SECRETARY; SVP & GENERAL COUNSEL (i) (ii) 300,629 ------------- 0 0 ------------- 0 600 ------------- 0 17,641 ------------- 0 20,845 ------------- 0 339,715 ------------- 0 0 ------------- 0 7JODEE WINTERHOF SVP, POLICY & POLITICAL AFFAIRS (i) (ii) 289,791 ------------- 0 0 ------------- 0 600 ------------- 0 16,702 … Corinne Green @gaynarcan i know what facebook/google/jpmorgan/microsoft expect from giving her money, but can someone help me understand how @HRC justifies dumping $20,810 into mcbride vs funding red state trans healthcare? she's already spent $1.3M against a guy who's raised $11k total, i think she's ok Sarah McBride campaign contribution history John Whalen III campaign contribution history : 2024* R: 2024* CE: U.S. House Delaware At-lar District CE: U.S. House Delaware At-larg District JS: On the Ballot general US: On the Ballot general TRIBUTIONS: $2,976,900 TRIBUTIONS: $10,605 NDAILITRES: $1,273,840 ENDITURES: $8,320 ALT 8:43 09 Oct 24 2,211 Views View post activity 3 Reposts 2 Quotes 31 Likes 1 Bookmark
December 22, 2025 at 7:32 PM
thebuckeyeflame.com
Cleveland Public Library honored for commitment to LGBTQ+ people and their families.

PFLAG Cleveland bestowed their 2025 Bruce G. Kriete Community Award to the library for their inclusion efforts.

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Cleveland Public Library honored for commitment to LGBTQ+ people and their families
PFLAG Cleveland bestowed their 2025 Bruce G. Kriete Community Award to the library for their inclusion efforts.
thebuckeyeflame.com
December 22, 2025 at 5:27 PM
kenschneck.bsky.social
Cleveland Public Library honored for commitment to LGBTQ+ people and their families.

PFLAG Cleveland bestowed their 2025 Bruce G. Kriete Community Award to the library for their inclusion efforts.

thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/12/18/c...
Cleveland Public Library honored for commitment to LGBTQ+ people and their families
PFLAG Cleveland bestowed their 2025 Bruce G. Kriete Community Award to the library for their inclusion efforts.
thebuckeyeflame.com
December 22, 2025 at 5:26 PM
jonobarel.bsky.social
Once again, protection for free speech is all about protecting horrible people from criticism.
“LGBTQ+ staff had complaints” and “you could see the protests through the window”, along with “inclusion policy had a chilling effect on freedom of speech” are just sad and pathetic and hateful.
She alleged that her freedom of speech was restricted in a number of ways, including: • The number of attendees being restricted to 60 staff, postgraduate students and members of the public • Undergraduate students being prohibited from attending • Limited advertising being provided for the event • A venue for the event being chosen which was vulnerable to protests • Reasonable steps not being taken to prevent the talk being disrupted The OfS published guidance for universities on how the new law on upholding free speech might work when it came into effect in August. It says universities should not deny the use of its premises on the grounds of a speaker's opinions or ideas, and should have a clear process for making sure steps are taken to allow events to go ahead. It says universities should not "interfere with free speech or academic freedom any more than is necessary to ensure that the event goes ahead safely and within the law". Videos - seen and verified by the BBC - show some of the protesters making rude gestures as others held signs. Prof Sullivan told the BBC it was like a "zombie apocalypse" as some protesters pressed up against the window with placards and loudhailers. [photo of protesters holding up signs, visible through venue window] Caption: Prof Sullivan said the protest could be seen from inside the venue The fire alarm was set off more than once, disrupting the talk, until security staff advised they move to a higher floor. As she left after the event, Prof Sullivan said she heard "howls of 'shame on you, shame on you"". The police told the BBC they had attended the event and said no arrests had been made.
December 22, 2025 at 12:53 PM
sirleftyttv.bsky.social
Excited for some days off!

#sirlefty #puprusty #mrohioleather2026 #mrleatherakron2023 #gay #lgbtq #ginger #muscle #puppy #gaypup #bodypositive #fitness #inclusion #diversity #nashty #twitch #twitchstreamer #gaming #art #lifestyle #gayginger #gaymuscle #beard #tattoo #ohio #poly #bdsm #kink #leather
December 22, 2025 at 12:29 PM
stanfordsmadie.bsky.social
We’re proud to share SMADIE’s 2025 Highlights. From global conferences to community programming and research achievements, this year reflects meaningful progress in advancing disability inclusion in healthcare. Thank you to everyone who made this possible.
The page features the title “SMADIE Highlights,” a handwritten welcome message, and introductory text summarizing SMADIE’s progress across 2025, including disability inclusion programming and community growth. On the left side are three images stacked vertically: the SMADIE logo showing the group name beside a maroon square with a stylized stethoscope forming a wheelchair icon; a photo of Pete Poullos and Ken Sutha smiling in matching Stanford Medicine jackets; and a festive red “Happy Holidays” graphic with glowing circular lights and white script text. On the right is a large testimonial quote from attendees of the 2025 Conference on Disability in Healthcare and Medicine, thanking SMADIE for connection, learning, and emotional support. A short holiday message from Pete and Ken appears underneath, thanking the community and offering well-wishes. This page shows four event images across two rows. Top left: a graphic advertising the 6th Annual Conference on Disability in Healthcare and Medicine, with bright medical icons and a blue wheelchair symbol, representing an international gathering focused on disability inclusion in care. Top right: a Positive Exposure gallery exhibition photo showing portrait photographs displayed on easels outdoors at Stanford Medicine, highlighting disability identity and public storytelling. Below is a heading for National Disability Employment Awareness Month programming. Bottom left: the Community Ice Cream Social image shows people gathered at round tables indoors, launching disability employment awareness and community connection. Bottom right: the “Change Not Charity” PBS screening image shows speakers seated in front of large screens during a virtual panel about disability justice and movement history featuring guest John Kemp. Page 3 combines program reflection and research recognition. Top left shows a group photo from the Disability Resource Halloween Faire with five people smiling indoors at a festive community and resource event. Top right displays a book club graphic for Disability Visibility by Alice Wong, showing the book cover and photos of Alice Wong and Dr. Diana Cejas. Below is the heading “SMADIE Research and Public Recognition Highlights.” The bottom row has three images: left shows a publication graphic for research on standardized accommodation language in medical education; the center shows a Bonus Days Magazine feature titled “The Power of Connection” with Dr. Ken Sutha smiling near the Golden Gate Bridge; the right image is a flyer promoting Dr. Sutha’s LGBTQ+ Grand Rounds lecture titled “Beyond Ramps and Rainbows,” focusing on disability and LGBTQ+ identity in healthcare spaces. The final page features a closing message and donation section. At the top is a quote from attendees of the Disability in Healthcare and Medicine Conference offering encouragement and gratitude. Below is a written message reflecting on SMADIE’s mission, thanking the community, and reaffirming commitment to disability inclusion and equity in healthcare and medicine. Holiday well-wishes are included. At the bottom is a Giving Tuesday graphic, showing the logo and donation button labeled “Donate to SMADIE,” with small print encouraging year-end support and directing viewers to SMADIE platforms.
December 22, 2025 at 3:03 AM
meandmyremote.bsky.social
Nice little PSA from Eric Rutin.
I'll be tuning in live for this one because it's not just the last one but because I want to support LQGTQ inclusion & visibility on this network!
Who's joining me?

#thechristmasbaby
#hallmarkchannel #lgbtq
#hallmarkies

www.instagram.com/reel/DSiV3lk...
December 21, 2025 at 10:19 PM
dmskywalker.bsky.social
This is literally what conservatives do -

He’s justifying British colonialism by pretending that one guy with a Gaelic name who is homophobic somehow equates to all Gaels being homophobic, then pretending to be on the side of inclusion.

It’s the “Palestinians don’t like lgbtq” bullshit.
timoconnorbl.bsky.social timoconnorbl.bsky.social @timoconnorbl.bsky.social · 2d
“The Gaelic peoples”, mar dhea.

Ken Maginnis has a Gaelic Irish name, Mac Aonghusa. Gerry Adams doesn’t.

And the only reason Theobald Wolfe Tone wouldn’t give him a solid education about who’s Irish is Ranting Dan would have got there first.
December 21, 2025 at 1:07 AM
drmariamitchell.bsky.social
How many more times do we have to see this shit. Being so hateful to non-binary people makes you an enemy of the LGBTQ community, not an ally, you fucking asshole. Stop hiding your hate behind a flag meant to represent love and inclusion.
December 20, 2025 at 2:45 PM
contextnewsroom.bsky.social
2025 has been a year of LGBTQ+ setbacks, with rights vanishing, funding slashed and hostility on the rise.

✍️ Lucy Middleton

🔗 https://www.context.news/socioeconomic-inclusion/five-gains-for-lgbtq-rights-despite-global-setbacks?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=context-newsroom
December 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM
transgenderreport.com
How Skate Canada pushed for inclusion in the years leading up to stance on Alberta's transgender policy

www.cbc.ca/news/cana...

#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
December 20, 2025 at 8:06 AM
vosyl.bsky.social
I hate to contribute and I ought to be the bigger hare, but in the interest of Ace Inclusion a decade ago he was one of the loudest obstacles for getting acceptance in the LGBT community, and I wound up losing friends over his takes.

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A snippet from wikipedia: Asexual people sometimes face discriminatory or dismissive attitudes or behaviours both within and beyond the LGBTQ community. In 2011, LGBTQ activist Dan Savage stated that asexuality was a choice, describing it as "choosing not to have sex" and deeming it unworthy of attention.
December 20, 2025 at 2:22 AM
gayfolk.bsky.social
Show me the receipts: Examining Pope Leo XIV’s history of LGBTQ-related statements and actions

Are Leo’s gestures towards inclusion genuine steps forward, or carefully measured moves to preserve unity in a divided church?

HEADLINES - FOR GAY MEN

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December 19, 2025 at 9:39 PM
sirleftyttv.bsky.social
Stretch routinely!

#sirlefty #puprusty #mrohioleather2026 #mrleatherakron2023 #gay #lgbtq #ginger #muscle #puppy #gaypup #bodypositive #fitness #inclusion #diversity #nashty #twitch #twitchstreamer #gaming #art #lifestyle #gayginger #gaymuscle #beard #tattoo #ohio #poly #bdsm #kink #leather
December 19, 2025 at 7:35 PM
rkm14.bsky.social
I never get inclusion as it is like one can't satisfy one group out of 200+. I'm sorry but I can't slice any kind of dishes let alone a pizza thinking of inclusion. Consider yourself included as the law is equal for 200+ different countries that migrated at whatever timeline. Laws are made for LGBTQ
December 19, 2025 at 1:57 PM
consortium.lgbt
As we continue working towards a fuller directory, this pilot guide represents an important step in addressing gaps faced by older LGBTQ+ people and supporting connection, inclusion, and visibility.

#12DaysofConsortium

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December 19, 2025 at 1:18 PM
consortium.lgbt
🌈 12 Days of Consortium- September 2025

September marked the launch of our new 50+ LGBTQ+ Londoner’s Guide, created in collaboration with the Older LGBTQ+ Londoner’s Roundtable.

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This image has a dark blue background with a graphic that has a white background with black text. The black reads: 50+ LGBTQ+ Londoner's Guide to socials, services and events 2025. The illustrations on the graphic include buildings, an axe and nature. The white and black text on the main graphic reads: September 2025, 50 LGBTQ+ Londoner's Guide. September marked the launch of our new 50+ LGBTQ+ Londoner’s Guide, created in collaboration with the Older LGBTQ+ Londoner’s Roundtable. Developed with insight from organisations and older community members, the guide offers a much needed resource of socials, events and services across the city following the closure of Opening Doors. While we continue working toward a fuller directory, this pilot guide is an important step in addressing the gaps faced by older LGBTQ+ people and supporting connection, inclusion and visibility. 12 Days of Consortium.
December 19, 2025 at 1:18 PM
farenet.bsky.social
USA 🇺🇸

Former NFL player Chris Kluwe has condemned a US bill criminalising gender-affirming care for minors, saying it targets transgender people and weaponises politics. He has warned the law threatens LGBTQ+ inclusion and safety.
Former NFL punter Chris Kluwe says bill criminalizing sex change operations for minors is 'what the Nazis did'
Chris Kluwe, California assembly candidate and ex-Vikings punter, called House Republicans "cowardly culture war" politicians for passing transgender treatment bill.
buff.ly
December 19, 2025 at 1:15 PM
turnbulldugarte.com
In our first paper on instrumental inclusion we showed that people update their views on LGBTQ+ rights in response to out-group threat.

Here we extend the theory to test diverse cases of selective inclusion

doi.org/10.1017/psrm...
December 19, 2025 at 1:05 PM
jonhholmes.bsky.social
🏒 #HeatedRivalry will land on British TV in the same month as the Elite Ice Hockey League’s annual Pride activation.

A new short film called ‘Pride. On Ice?’ has just been released, about the LGBTQ+ inclusion initiative in UK hockey. It features out bi player Zach Sullivan.

For @outsports.com
Heated Rivalry hits UK TV in January and will be hugely relevant - Outsports
The hottest show of the moment will hit UK TV screens in the same month that British hockey teams celebrate Pride Weekend.
www.outsports.com
December 19, 2025 at 1:04 PM
farenet.bsky.social
USA 🇺🇸

In a Guardian op-ed, Leander Schaerlaeckens argues the 2026 World Cup must honour host-city identity, praising Seattle for keeping its game a “Pride Match” despite protests from Egypt and Iran, saying Pride protects LGBTQ+ visibility and inclusion.
The World Cup is about places and people. In Seattle, it should be about Pride | Leander Schaerlaeckens
The US host city’s resolve in maintaining its ‘Pride Match’ should be commended as exactly the sort of thing this tournament is for
buff.ly
December 19, 2025 at 11:45 AM
lgbtswitchboard.bsky.social
Making equality duties real in day-to-day work is not always easy. Our LGBTQ+ Inclusion Training helps teams turn policies into practical habits.
“It turned our policy into actions I can actually take.”
To discuss training, email training@switchboard.org.uk or visit www.bit.ly/TrainWithPurpose
December 18, 2025 at 10:55 PM
gcpcs.bsky.social
Please don't spoil their performative branding!

Ann Arbor gave itself a "perfect score! on LGBTQ+ inclusion.
www.a2gov.org/news/posts/a...
December 18, 2025 at 7:21 PM
stevensaus.faithcollapsing.com.ap.brid.gy
Cleveland Public Library honored for commitment to LGBTQ+ people and their families

PFLAG Cleveland bestowed their 2025 Bruce G. Kriete Community Award to the library for their inclusion efforts […]

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Cleveland Public Library honored for commitment to LGBTQ+ people and their families
December 18, 2025 at 6:43 PM