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The U.S. State Department May Remove Promotion of ‘Justice’ and ‘Democracy’ from its Mission Statement
The U.S. State Department under Rex Tillerson is considering changes that would scrub the words promoting a "just, and democratic world" from its … [Read more...] about The U.S. State Department May Remove Promotion of ‘Justice’ and ‘Democracy’ from its Mission Statement
State Department Removes Article Promoting Mar-a-Lago ‘Winter White House’ Following Ethics Concerns: VIDEO
The U.S. State Department has removed an article from it’s website which was essentially a promotion of Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort. According … [Read more...] about State Department Removes Article Promoting Mar-a-Lago ‘Winter White House’ Following Ethics Concerns: VIDEO
State Dept Calls for Inquiry into Murders of Gay Men in Chechnya Amid Horrific Reports of ‘Secret Prison’
The U.S. State Department has called on the Russian government to investigate reports that more than 100 gay men have disappeared and some have been … [Read more...] about State Dept Calls for Inquiry into Murders of Gay Men in Chechnya Amid Horrific Reports of ‘Secret Prison’
In Surprise Move, Obama’s LGBT State Dept. Envoy to Continue in Role
A State Department spokesman has confirmed that the Obama-appointed top official for LGBT issues abroad will apparently retain his post under the … [Read more...] about In Surprise Move, Obama’s LGBT State Dept. Envoy to Continue in Role
Three Dems Join GOP to Confirm Rex Tillerson as Secretary of State
Former ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson was confirmed today as the next Secretary of State. NBC News reports: Tillerson needed a simple majority — 51 … [Read more...] about Three Dems Join GOP to Confirm Rex Tillerson as Secretary of State
These are the New Instructions the State Department Rushed to Embassies Worldwide
The instructions came in a cable from State Department headquarters, just after midnight ET on Friday. Cancel appointments. Halt approvals. Post … [Read more...] about These are the New Instructions the State Department Rushed to Embassies Worldwide
John Kerry Issues Formal Apology for State Dept’s Decades of Discrimination Against LGBTI People
Secretary of State John Kerry today issued a formal apology for decades of discrimination by the State Department against LGBTI employees and job … [Read more...] about John Kerry Issues Formal Apology for State Dept’s Decades of Discrimination Against LGBTI People
Intersex Veteran Who Does not Identify as Male or Female Sues State Dept. Over Passport Denial
Lambda Legal has filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of Dana Zzyym, an intersex veteran, after Zzyym was denied a U.S. passport because they do not … [Read more...] about Intersex Veteran Who Does not Identify as Male or Female Sues State Dept. Over Passport Denial
State Department Will Phase Out Domestic Partner Benefits Thanks to Marriage Equality
Federal domestic partner benefits have marriage equality to thank for being shown the door at the State Department. Beginning December 14, the … [Read more...] about State Department Will Phase Out Domestic Partner Benefits Thanks to Marriage Equality