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National workplace equality group launches Atlanta affiliate

By Project Q Atlanta

Out & Equal Workplace Advocates launched its Atlanta affiliate last week with a packed event that called attention to longtime advocates and workplace activism.

The Atlanta group is the 13th affiliate of the organization, which provides resources for gay employees and companies to promote equality in the workplace. More than 500 people attended the event, held inside a ballroom of Twelve at Atlantic Station.

Lesbian radio personality Melissa Carter (photo) presided over the evening, which included a tribute for the National Transgender Day of Remembrance. The group also honored Ronald Moore, a longtime gay leader in Atlanta whose professional career has included work in corporate human resources.

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Gay men less likely to cut spending

By Project Q Atlanta

A new survey shows that gay men are less likely to cut back on spending due to the economy than heterosexuals or lesbians. The online Harris Interactive poll indicates that in several categories, gay men report being less affected by the looming recession.

According to the survey, 55% of American adults, 55% of heterosexuals, and 55% of gay men expect to be affected by the economy, while 75% of lesbians express the same. When it comes to categories of expenses, though, the differences are more pronounced.

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