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LGBT (also GLBT) and variations are initialisms used to refer collectively to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer-identified people. Variations that are sometimes used include—but are not limited to—adding "Q" for queer or questioning, "I" for intersex, or "S" (or "A") for straight allies.

While LGBT is often used as a short way to refer to the various LGBT demographic groups, LGBT individuals themselves usually identify by other labels (such as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer), or by no label at all. There are also a number of other names (some slang) that LGBT people may refer to themselves as, in order to be noted as part of a subculture, such as Bear or Twink.

Around the world, government policies regarding LGBT people range from the death penalty for sexual acts to civil marriages or partnerships for same-sex couples. Living conditions around the world also range from near-unanimous acceptance of public acts to total discrimination in all areas such as housing or employment.
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A blue discharge (also known as a "blue ticket") was a form of administrative military discharge formerly issued by the United States beginning in 1916. It was neither honorable nor dishonorable. The blue ticket became the discharge of choice for commanders seeking to remove homosexual servicemembers from the ranks and they were also issued disproportionately to African Americans.

Current events

Wings, rings, and things:
  • 04 November 2009 - Voters of Maine repeal a law that would allow couples gay marriage. The result comes in at a close for-against result of 47.2 and 52.9 respectively. In state Washington voters say yes to allow couples civil unions.



  • 22 October 2009 - LGBT rights in Sweden - The assembly of the Church of Sweden, which is dominated by Protestants, voted strongly in favour with 70% of the votes, of giving its blessing to homosexual couples,.[2], including the use of the term marriage. The new law will be introduced on November 1, 2009. This happened after the Parliament of Sweden in 2009 introduced anti-discrimination laws on transgender identity or expression and voted to make same-sex marriages fully legal from May 1, 2009, with the votes 261 to 22. The assembly's verdict in the Church of Sweden is the first case in the world where a recognized church is willing to support same sex marriages.


  • 20 October 2009 - Former Miss California Carrie Prejean (who publicly spoke out against same-sex marriage at a beauty contest and then numerous times on mainstream media} is sued for the price of her breast implants which were part of a contract Prejan signed when she took up the role - the costs estimated at $5,200 USD. [4]






  • 07 October 2009 - Microsoft Corporation makes a $100,000 (£62,976) donation to gay rights campaigners in Washington. The donation is in support of a referendum on whether gay couples should be given expanded rights under domestic partnerships law.

  • 1 October 2009 - LGBT rights in the United States - Civil partnerships come into effect in Nevada. With over 700 gay couples who registered their relationship beforehand, the passed law coming into effect allows them to be legally recognised.

  • 18 September 2009 - The European Union votes to adopt a resolution criticising a recent law passed by Lithuania which prohibits any mention of homosexuality in schools or in media accessible by young people. [16] [17]

  • 17 September 2009 — LGBT rights in Lithuania — Lithuania passes a law which bans the mention of homosexuality in schools or media, which is generally considered similar to Section 28 [18]


  • 10 September 2009 - A bill allowing gay couples in Uruguay to adopt has been approved by the country's Senate as expected.[21]

  • 08 September 2009 - The city of Springfield, in the US state of Missouri, removes a law which discriminates gays and lesbians from its ordinances. The 1976 law made it illegal to solicit sex from someone of the same gender.[22]



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  • 08 August 2009 - LGBT rights in Israel - Fifty thousand demonstrators or more gathered in Tel Aviv's Rabin Square Saturday night in a rally to show solidarity with Israel's gay community, including the victims shot at a TA center for gay and lesbian youth a week ago, which left two dead and a dozen wounded. [33]


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Three members of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, working on a memorial quilt
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Sisters Sistah, Dana Van Iquity, and Kitty Catalyst, of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, working on a memorial quilt for fallen members of their order. (San Francisco, USA)


Random quote

It's a non-issue. You can be a very good officer, a creative one, a brave one, and be gay at the same time.

David Saranga, Consul, Israeli Conulate, New York City

Selected biography

Ann Bannon

Ann Bannon (pseudonym of Ann Weldy) (born 15 September 1932) is an American author who wrote six lesbian pulp fiction novels from 1957 to 1962 known as The Beebo Brinker Chronicles. The books' enduring popularity and impact on lesbian identity has earned her the title "Queen of Lesbian Pulp Fiction". Bannon was a young housewife trying to address her own issues of sexuality when she was inspired to write her first novel.

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