August 20, 2014

Cathy Renna's Matthew Shepard Talk Named TEDx Editor's Pick

Media activist and public relations professional, Cathy Renna recently spoke at TEDxClaremontColleges about the legacy of Matthew Shepard’s murder...
August 13, 2014

Lesbian-Owned Barbershop Creates Refuge For Men

What do you get when you cross a neurological nursing instructor, over 100 tattoos and a burning desire to produce the best barbering experience around? You get, Dot The Barber. Located in Richmond, VA, Refuge for Men, an African-American, lesbian-owned, multicultural barbershop is an experience all its own.
August 4, 2014

How to Treat Same-Sex Spouse Health Premiums Wrongly Included in W-2 Income

The IRS has recently issued Information Letter 2014-0012, advising same-sex couples how to properly treat health insurance premiums wrongly included in their W-2 income.
August 1, 2014

SMYAL Names Sultan Shakir New Executive Director

Mike Schwartz, chair of the SMYAL Board of Directors, announced the appointment of Sultan Shakir as the organization’s new Executive Director, effective August 4. SMYAL supports and empowers lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan region.