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fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

Previously celebrated transgender activist sentenced to federal prison for D.C. nonprofit fraud

A U.S. District Court judge sentenced Corado, 56, to 33 months in federal prison and ordered her to pay $956,215 in restitution for wire fraud tied to pandemic relief funds awarded to Casa Ruby. The restitution matches the full amount of federal funds the organization received, funds prosecutors say were obtained under false pretenses and, in part, funneled to private offshore bank accounts.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago
NYC politics

Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams gave trans people a huge gift just before leaving office - LGBTQ Nation

Outgoing NYC Mayor Eric Adams allocated $2 million in emergency funds to trans organizations after federal aid cuts despite prior criticism of trans bathroom policies.
fromAdvocate.com
5 months ago
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Learn why activist Jae Douglas is so dedicated to helping other LGBTQ+ Floridians

Jae Douglas organizes and supports trans youth in Florida, addressing homelessness, safety, and resource gaps through Capital Tea and activism.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago
NYC politics

Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams gave trans people a huge gift just before leaving office - LGBTQ Nation

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fromSan Francisco Bay Times
2 months ago

Cheers to a Champion: LGBTQ+ Community Honors Rebecca Rolfe - San Francisco Bay Times

Rolfe, who announced her retirement early this year, has been one of the most successful nonprofit leaders in the city's history, having spearheaded numerous programs and other initiatives benefiting all facets of the LGBTQ+ community. They include the center's offerings concerning employment and financial services, housing resources, arts and culture programming, and specialized support for youth and trans communities-several of which were the first of their kind in the nation.
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