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The Chancellor’s Committee on LGBT Issues is a campus committee whose members are representative of campus constituencies. Its function is to offer advice and assistance to the Chancellor, Provost and Equal Opportunity Officer ensuring that the voices of LGBT employees and students are heard and that equal opportunities for LGBT employees and students continue to be carried out as fundamental responsibilities of the institution and are carried out appropriately in all aspects of employment and student life.Topics
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Today’s Topic: Hate
Two items of interest with respect to hate: First, the good news… 1) Hate Crimes Legislation The House of Representatives has begun debate on H.R. 1913, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act (aka Matthew Shepard Act). The new … Continue reading
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The Far Right’s Losing Steam
Saturday’s New York Times featured an op/ed piece about how the far right’s on their last leg with respect to their opposition to same-sex marriage and equal rights. The Bigots’ Last Hurrah – Frank Rich Glenn Beck dodging the issue, … Continue reading
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And Now Vermont!
Geez. I’m not sure what to think – now there are FOUR states that have legalized same-sex marriage. Vermont’s legislature voted to override the governor’s veto on the gay marriage bill this morning. As the article points out, the state … Continue reading
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Way To Go, Iowa!
When one thinks of Iowa, ‘liberal hotbed’ isn’t something that springs to mind, does it? Well, Iowa struck down its same-sex marriage ban yesterday. The Midwestern state becomes the third in the nation, along with Massachusetts and Connecticut, to allow … Continue reading
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LGBTI Health Summit
Chicago will be playing host to the National LGBTI Health Summitt from 14-18 August 2009. The conference addresses all aspects of wellness (emotional, physical, spiritual, psychological, environmental, social, and/or sexual health) of the LGBTI community and centers around the theme … Continue reading
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