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In the minds of many people, the phrase "domestic violence" automatically conjures up an image of a woman being battered by her husband. The truth is that domestic violence exists in many different permutations. For example, abuse is not necessarily physical. Emotional and psychological torment... more...

I came across this quote while doing some research for a talk I was scheduled to give at a Gay and Lesbian Pride Center during the month of June when gay pride is celebrated all around the world. Of course, they asked me to talk about gay pride -- with a life coaching twist. And since so much has... more...

If you have been waiting to take the perfect vacation because of money concerns or time restraints, now just might be the perfect time. With the economy in a bit of a slump, there has never been a better opportunity to take advantage of deals on travel, especially cruises. more...

Somewhere between 6 million and 12 million children have been blessed with gay parents. Yet, gay and lesbian parents continue to struggle on a daily basis with the challenges of a homophobic society and institutionalized oppression. Gays and lesbians are the only population facing restrictions on... more...

On June 26th, Stonewall, a UK organization which lobbys for Gay and Lesbian equality, published the findings of a survey dealing with hate crimes conducted with more than 1,700 gay, bisexual and lesbians in England, Scotland and Wales. more...

The civil penalty for hate crimes may be as much as $25,000 in addition to other personal injury remedies. The perpetrator of a hate crime can be jailed and fined. If the crime is a felony the judge has the discretion to add an additional 2 year sentence to the jail term. The court also has the... more...