There’s a bill making its way through Congress that would touch many LGBT people's lives, but which no one seems to be talking about: The Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act (DPBO), which has been progressing quietly -- and is coming up for a vote.
The DPBO would extend [...]
Most of my under 40 friends get their news from on-line sources, USA Today and CNN. I don’t know if that includes you, but that means that most LGBT citizens focus more on national issues and have relatively no idea how important the state lawmakers are to their lives.
With the [...]
Indy Pride Inc has announced their scholarship recipients for the 2010 year. Among those that have been selected is Indiana Equality’s own Brandon Monson, Communications Chair for IE and IE Action.
Each year, Indy Pride, Inc. provides scholarships to students who have worked to make Indiana a better place for the LGBT community. Monies [...]
Since 1988, World AIDS Day has been recognized as a time to bring individuals and organizations together to remember those who have died from HIV/AIDS, increase awareness of this ongoing pandemic, and celebrate the progress being made in the fight against the disease. World AIDS Day events will involve millions [...]
American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana
ACLU Award to go to Indiana Equality Field Organizer Dino Sierp Recognized for Work on Behalf of LGBT HoosiersThe American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana has announced that Dino Sierp, Indiana Equality Field Organizer is the 2009 recipient of the Chris Gonzales Award for her role [...]
On Thursday, December 10, 2009 at 6pm, friends and supporters will gather to celebrate the accomplishments of the year and further the cause of equality for all Hoosiers.
The second annual fundraising event will take place at the home of Joe Everhart and Ken Ramsay in their historic home located in [...]
From John Clower, Indiana Equality Field Operations
It’s a small step. But a path breaking step for Indiana.
On October 21, 2009, Bloomington City Council voted 7-0 to approve Ordinance 09-18 (Responsible Bidder Ordinance).
The ordinance gives the City more control and better tools for awarding large contracts (worth $150,000 or more) to [...]
Please take a moment today to reflect on those that have given the most so we could have what we do.
Indiana Equality presents
Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 6:00pm
1238 North Park Avenue, Indianapolis
Tickets: $80
Indiana Equality cordially invites you to join with friends and supporters as we celebrate the accomplishments of the year and further the cause of equality for all [...]
The Busy World Is Hushed
by Keith Bunin
Directed by Molly Bellner
NOVEMBER 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15
Fri. & Sat. 8 pm--Sun. 6 pm
A moving look at religion, faith,
and the complexities of the human heart.
Hannah (Kathy Pataluch), a minister and Bible scholar, finds her faith at odds with [...]
The Indianapolis Rainbow Chamber of Commerce has elected to its board of directors the following:
Tara Betterman, Fentress Property Management, Inc. (Chairperson)
Anita Sloat, H.J. Spier Co., Inc. (President)
Bob Chenoweth, TipTopics LLC (Secretary, Marketing and Communications [...]
fostering dialogue about sexual orientation and gender identity
PRESENTS
“Let’s Talk”
Parents of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) People
Share Their Story
“Homophobia Series, 2005” photo display
by Gina Pope-King
Facilitated Panel Discussion by parents, family therapists, school counselors and local social workers.
Audience Question & Answer Discussion follows.
Wednesday, November 4th
6:30pm at Unitarian Universalist [...]
Heads up on an upcoming event in Indianapolis!
An event featuring shared stories and experiences, as well as art by young people from Indiana Youth Group, transform a simple classroom into a wonderfully diverse community of unconditional support, security, and acceptance. Reverend Barbara Child, Unitarian Universalist Church of Indianapolis, will lead [...]
Gender Identity on IU’s Non-Discrimination Policy by Steve Sanders
The GLBTAA fulfilled a longstanding goal this summer when the IU Board of Trustees added "gender identity" to the University's official Statement of Non-Discrimination and the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities.
It is now prohibited on any IU campus to discriminate' [...]
The University of Indianapolis is holding a Continuing Education workshop on "Understanding and Ethically Treating Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Clients" on Nov. 13th, 2009 from 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. There will be a Keynote speaker, Dr. Simon LeVay, and three panelists who are clinicians in the area (Dr. Julia Lash, Chris Falley, and Jean Capler). They [...]
From Indiana University
News Release
Discharged gay U.S. Army Lieutenant to speak at IU about
'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Oct. 28, 2009
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- U.S. Army 1st Lt. Dan Choi will speak about his personal battle with the Army's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy Monday, Nov. 2, at 7 p.m.' [...]
