In response to the announced closing of New Leaf Services for Our Community, Openhouse Executive Director, Seth Kilbourn, made the following statement: The closure of New Leaf Services for Our Community is a devastating loss for the LGBT community. For over 30 years New Leaf has provided critical mental health services to middle and low-income [...]
How many times have you heard “She’s too old to understand” or “I can’t go out with him, he’s too old”. Ageism is not a new topic, and LGBT seniors regularly face this kind of discrimination in the dating pool, and in society in general. This week, Bilerico Project contributor, Andrew Belonki’s shares his perspective [...]
On Friday, July 23, Sonoma County agreed to settle a lawsuit filed on behalf of Clay Greene who was forcibly separated from his partner of 20 years, Harold Scull, after Harold suffered a fall. Having lost their home and all of their belongings, Harold died three months later without Clay by his side. Sonoma County will pay Clay and Harold’s estate $600,000 for its role in their ordeal. The nursing home where the County sent Clay against his will is to pay $53,000. Thanks to the incredible work of the National Center for Lesbian Rights which represented Clay in the lawsuit, a measure of justice was achieved. But this egregious case of LGBT elder abuse and discrimination is a chilling example of why LGBT seniors remain reluctant to reach out for the help they need as they age.
June is Pride month, and all over the world LGBT people are celebrating with their communities. In San Francisco, huge rainbow flags are flying all the way down Market Street, there is a general sense of merriment in the air, and datebooks are filling up with parties and events to celebrate.
