These agents and teams are standouts in new LGBTQ+ rankings
The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance has released its fourth annual list of top-performing agents and teams, and it includes a highly productive bunch. The 314 agents and teams on the list produced $5.95 billion in volume across 10,776 transactions in 2023…
Book predicts the coming Gen Z political wave
Women and LGBTQ+ members of Gen Z are more politically engaged than young voters of earlier generations. Their out-of-the-gate leftward tilt could have a transformative impact, a new book argues.The big picture: Gen Z — which includes those born between 1997 and 2012 — is the most racially and ethnically diverse generation in U.S…
Break the bad news bubble (Part 1) | Angus Hervey
We’re stuck in a bad news bubble, says Angus Hervey, founder of Fix the News, an independent publication that reports stories of global progress. He shares some of the compelling stories too often left out of our daily news — from a decline in AIDS deaths to decreased deforestation in the Amazon to more effective…Toyota deflects attack by anti-DEI activist over LGBTQ programs
Toyota Motor Corp. distanced itself from some of its LGBTQ initiatives and said it doesn’t have a quota system to boost diversity among its suppliers…
After a crackdown on sexuality, two dozen CRC churches head for the exits
RNS) — At its 2024 synod in June, the Christian Reformed Church instructed LGBTQ-affirming congregations to repent and comply with the denomination’s beliefs on sexuality. Some are now choosing to leave. The post After a crackdown on sexuality, two dozen CRC churches head for the exits appeared first on RNS…
Jean Smart Sings, Jokes About Eric Adams and Declares ‘Lesbians Are Obsessed With Me’ in ‘SNL’ Monologue
“Saturday Night Live” host Jean Smart kicked of this year’s 50th season of the storied sketch show with a monologue highlighting its home city, the Big Apple. Taking the stage in a sparkly pink pantsuit, the “Hacks” star said, “I can’t tell you how honored I am to be hosting the premiere episode of Season 50…
India: LGBTQ persons can open joint bank accounts, nominate beneficiaries
In a welcome news for the LGBTQ community in India, people in a queer relationship will no longer face any restriction on opening a joint bank acco…
Ottawa reveals inaugural 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurship program in Edmonton
The federal government announced the launch of its new 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurship program, which includes funding for Edmonton organizations. The announcement was made by Small Business Minister Rechie Valdez andEmployment and Workforce Development Minister Randy Boissonnault, MP for Edmonton Centre, at the University of Alberta’s Horowitz Theatre on Thursday morning…
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