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Pride Prom Was a Ball

by Carrie Spencer
06/2010

On Saturday, May 15,  Omahal LGBT youth and their allies celebrated at the sixth annual Tom Mahony Pride Prom.
This year’s theme was Black & White Ball. We were once again thrilled to see an increase in attendance. Three hundred and fourteen youth from surrounding high schools, colleges and middle schools came to the prom, a five percent increase over last year.

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Chief medical officer seeks compromise language on sexual orientation referals

By NANCY HICKS / Lincoln Journal Star
06/2010

Licensing regulations for Nebraska psychologists that do not include compromise language on referring patients with sexual orientation issues got the blessing of the state Board of Health Monday. 

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A better Lincoln is happening right now

by Robin Whisman, OUT-Linc Co-Director
02/2010

On March 29, 2009, your community participated in something momentous. A group of over 55 people came together and looked at the future of Lincoln's LGBT community. One of the most important things you and I each have was shared that day: dreams. There were many dreams large and small - some that you may share.

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GLBT Treatment Services

02/2010

Counselor and Mental Health Practitioner Michael Salas announced that Parallels has formed a GLBT treatment group that will focus on grief, adjustment, mood, and/or alcohol or drug problems. Currently, it is meeting on Monday evenings. If you have questions, you can contact Michael at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 

GLBT public policy explored

02/2010
The January meeting of PFLAG-Cornhusker customarily brings information on legislation and public policy. Laurel Marsh, Executive Director of ACLU Nebraska, and Tyler Richard noted highlights of the past year and items for action in 2010. Ms. Marsh reported ACLU’s success in working with the Department of Motor Vehicles to change the way DMV personnel work with transgender persons to request a change of gender designation on a driver’s license.
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DMV Changes Policies for Trans Drivers

01/2010

After many reports that transgender people were facing unreasonable requests for personal information at the desk of the DMV, ACLU Nebraska stepped in to work on the issue. "We heard some people were told they couldn't have the gender marker changed on their driver's license unless they'd had surgery on their genitals.

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