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Good morning <<First Name>>, Hundreds of people met at this year's OutSummit in New York to discuss the global LGBTIQ movement. Read more about it at the Blade.

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The Empire State Pride Agenda is taking heat for closing its doors while at the same time stating that it has achieved its policy goals. It's true gays & lesbians in New York state have more rights than most - but what about transgender or gender non-conforming people - among other priorities not achieved.

Hundreds of activists, students and leading LGBTIQ experts convened at CUNY Law School last Saturday to discuss the way ahead for LGBTIQ global activism. OutRight organized US LGBTIQ leaders like Charlotte Bunch joined global activists to discuss the past and the future.

Don't forget to plan upcoming gay ski weekends About Travel & Purple Roofs have great guides to the worldwide list of gay ski weeks. See you on the slopes!

World News

Cambodia's Information Ministry called on the media to stop mocking LGBT people - this after a recent survey found attitudes generally improving on these issues.

The only country that fully protects intersex people, Malta was poised to become the first European country to ban so-called "conversion therapy."

Cuban independent LGBTIQ activists noted that life had not improved in the country, 1 year after the normalization of US-Cuban relations.

The US Supreme Court ruled in favor of allowing visitation rights to a lesbian mother, issuing an emergency stay that immediately allowed her to see her teenage children.

US Senator Durbin (Michigan) called on Pope Francis to discipline his representative in the Dominican Republic for disparaging remarks he made against gay US Ambassador Brewster & his partner of 25 years.

Travel

Watch Travels of Adam do Tel Aviv on 69 Euros a day - with this great blog & accompanying video!

Two Bad Tourists expose the 3 major international New Year's Eve parties not to miss this year - in Madrid, Thailand & Vegas.

CNN explores Misterbnb - citing security, desire to socialize & make local friends as well as destinations off the beaten track as reasons driving success on the site.

Explore the life of gay US Ambassador Rufus Gifford in Copenhagen, Denmark in OutTraveler's glam shots in this beautiful city.

Events

NYC. Tonight enjoy the best monthly happy hour with those who love to do (or do) tech for Out In Tech's holiday party at VIP Room.

NYC. Make a new friend at RUSA LGBT's holiday party - the major local group supporting Russian asylum seekers - Saturday at the People Lounge.

Featured Trips

Get $200 off a gay tour of Athens! Greece, Homeland of Democracy, Philosophy and Same-Sex Love - May 20-29, 2016. Visit the glories of ancient Greek civilization, and learn about the homosexual relations at the heart of Greek culture, with Professor Andrew Lear, world-renowned scholar of same-sex love in Antiquity. Mention 'Gayography' to get $200 off!

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