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Good morning <<First Name>>, This is the biggest week for global LGBTIQ rights at the UN - as nearly 50 advocates meet with governments & UN agencies to request steps to advance equality across the world. Find out more Saturday at OutRight's OutSummit!

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Terror attacks (and a Republican nominee) may affect travel to the US, as Congress plans to restrict visa-waiver program applicants; possibly banning anyone who's traveled to Syria, Iraq, Sudan & Iran, requiring a full visa process for anyone visiting these countries in the past 5 years.

Saturday join the first OutSummit on December 12th! Join with global activists and US-based advocates to support global LGBTIQ rights at OutRight's first conference & don't forget to attend the pre-conference happy hour at Industry too! Activists are here from every region of the world.

Another NEW gay travel app, Gayborhood organizes what's trending real-time in social media for the most up-to-date information on events and social activities in a given city - Dublin was first and New York, London & Manchester are coming! The new Grindr of gay travel?

World News

A gay man will challenge Jamaica's colonial-era sodomy law in Supreme Court.

Venezuelans elected a transgender woman to their National Assembly.

US Officials discussed Brunei's anti-sodomy law in recent meetings.

Cincinnati became the first city in the US to ban so-called "conversion therapy."

Travel

Here's a great quick tour of gay Miami from Out Traveler.

Really planning that trip around Indonesia? Nomadic Boys have all the spots, including the Gili Islands - do you scuba?

Travel with Adam to Lausanne, Switzerland and take a moment to explore the Olympics!

Looking for that beach holiday? Gay Star News provides the hottest holiday destinations.

Events

NYC. Tomorrow join activists and OutRight's Young Professionals at our pre-OutSummit conference mixer at Industry.

DC. Needing that Janky Sweater Party for your holiday fun? Why not since you know you'll be ripping it off later! Head to Duplex on Friday night.

San Fran. Celebrate with the boys who tech at this year's Out in Tech holiday party on Friday at Oasis.

NYC. Join with over 50 global activists after their week of advocacy at the UN as OutRight Action International holds the first OutSummit on Saturday - exploring the global movement.

NYC. Sunday is the city's biggest gay holiday event with SAGE's annual Toy Party at Chelsea Piers - tickets are sold out but I may still be able to get you in if you email me.

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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