LGBTQ families were nearly twice as likely to experience food insecurity as their heterosexual counterparts, 13.1 percent to 7.2 percent, a new census survey found.
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A Japanese court has ruled that not allowing same-sex couples to get married is "unconstitutional," setting a precedent in the only G7 nation not to fully recognize same-sex partnership. nbcnews.to/311GQja
Comcast NBC Universal received the highest score of 100, being named a “Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality!” Honored to be on the list 9 years and counting!
Now more than ever, it is dire for employers to support and safeguard their LGBTQ workforce. Over 1,200 employers were rated in our #CEI2021, which assesses LGBTQ-inclusive policies and practices.
A record 767 received a score of 💯.
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Transgender service members can now enlist and serve openly in the military.
.@JoYurcaba talks on @NBCNewsNow about how trans people are reacting to President Biden’s executive order.
The White House website will now allow visitors to specify their preferred pronouns, including ‘they/them’ and the gender-neutral prefix ‘Mx.’ nbcnews.to/3iIcGcM
WATCH: President Biden signs executive order repealing transgender military ban: "Transgender personnel, if qualified in every other way, can serve their government in the United States military." nbcnews.to/39dWm0q
#BREAKING: President-elect Joe Biden has tapped Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine to be his assistant secretary of health, leaving her poised to become the first transgender federal official to be confirmed by the U.S. Senate. on.nbc10.com/Fgs3oLv
If NBC Out were to start an LGBTQ book club, would you be interested in joining? And, if so, which platform would you prefer it be hosted on (i.e. Twitter, FB, Instagram)? We'd love to hear from you 🌈
An estimated 130,000 people attended Taiwan LGBT Pride on Saturday, making it the world’s biggest in-person celebration of gay rights since the pandemic began. nbcnews.to/3kSZUbM
Tomorrow is International Pronouns Day, which seeks to make respecting, sharing and education about personal pronouns more common. You can celebrate with us by following the OUT@Comcast HQ Teams channel for tips and educational resources designed to make you a better ally.