The Pyramid Scheme and The Tolerance, Equality, and Awareness Movement (TEAM) are having the sequel toTEAMwork: A Night of Dance and Drag for Diversity, which took place in December with over 200+ attendees. 4 Bands, 6 Fierce Drag Queens, and a DJ come together to support TEAMwork on anti-bullying, nondiscrimination, and diversity/inclusion in pursuit of a 21st century human rights agenda for "TEAMwork 2.0! Another Night of Dance and Drag for Human Rights." TEAMwork 2.0! Another Night of Dance and Drag for Human Rights is taking place at The Pyramid Scheme on May 17, 2012 from 7:30pm to 2:00am....


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Since joining the faculty at the University of Pittsburgh in 2003, Emilia Lombardi has never had to worry much about which bathroom facilities she should use on the Oakland campus. The choice was simple: As a transgender person who identifies as a woman, it's always made sense for her to use the ladies' room. "I have never had any issue using any [women-only] bathroom or changing facility," Lombardi says. "I can't see myself using the men's room." Now she might have to. On March 20, a university official informed Pitt's Anti-Discriminatory Policies Committee that transgender students and faculty...


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SAN FRANCISCO -- A federal judge in San Francisco says the denial of insurance benefits to same-sex spouses is discriminatory. The ruling Tuesday involves 38-year-old federal court law clerk Christopher Nathan and 39-year-old Thomas Alexander, who were married in 2008 when same-sex marriages were legal in California. Voters later approved Proposition 8, overturning the state Supreme Court ruling that had legalized same-sex marriages. Nathan was turned down when he tried last year to enroll Alexander in the federal government's health insurance plan. A 1996 law bars federal recognition of same-sex...


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(C) 2012 Instinct Magazine.  Entire article retrieved from: http://instinctmagazine.com/blogs/blog/breaking-ninth-circuit-rules-prop-8-is-unconstitutional?directory=100011 In the appeal case of Perry v. Shwarzenegger, the Ninth Circuit has held Judge Vaughn Walker's previous decision and maintains that Proposition 8 is unconstitutional and in violation of California's due process and equal protection rights! Details follow.   The decision came down to a 2-1 vote in favor of Judge Walker's decision. What this means? The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has found that Judge Walker's...


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On Saturday, December 10, 2011, The Pyramid Scheme is working with The Tolerance, Equality, and Awareness Movement (TEAM), a 501(c)(3) federally tax-exempt human rights organization, to host a massive dance party at its music venue located at 68 Commerce Street SW Grand Rapids, MI 49503.  The Pyramid Scheme is a very popular music venue that features different entertainment acts weekly.  The dance party is called "TEAMwork: A Night of Dance and Drag for Diversity." The purpose of the dance party is a fundraiser for TEAM's Diversity and Inclusion Program, which debuted its Diversity and Inclusion...


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For More Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/259423007439827/ Tickets: http://www.ticketweb.com/fb/4098465 Price: $5.00 Additional Info: Doors at 8, Show at 9 Fundraiser with Silent Auction and an amazing musical line up, including Bearcat, BangCrush, and Ty Beat! Drag Show performances by Britney Storm (the hostess), Dalylah Desmond, Ariez Iman, Kaurora Fox, and Others! Suggested $5 donation at the door to benefit T.E.A.M. TEAM is a tax-exempt non-profit human rights organization that seeks to eradicate discrimination against those of different races or sexual orientations. TEAM's...


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Official Statement To Whom This May Concern: The Tolerance, Equality, and Awareness Movement (TEAM) is demanding a public apology from the Westboro Baptist Church for their libelous remarks via Twitter. @MargieJPhelps posted: "Violent fags won't bring Betty Ford back from hell. #truth MT @FSCArmy @humanrightsTEAM to Engage Westboro w Violent Mob wp.me/pKwuX-ve" As previously stated, TEAM planned a counter-protest against the Westboro Baptist Church's planned picketing of the Betty Ford funeral.  This counter-protest was a "peaceful human chain" and the WBC never showed back in July 2011. The...


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A Breakdown of Gay Marriage Support by Religion - National - The Atlantic Wire.   Differences of opinion on the issue of gay marriage in the U.S. are often explained away along religious lines: nonreligious folk support its legalization while the pious are against it. But that explanation glosses over some real differences in the way religious groups perceive the issue. As it turns out, certain religious groups show starkly contrasting levels of support for same-sex marriage, according to a report released today. According to the Public Religion Research Institute, America is evenly divided...


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