The United States Department of Health and Human Services recently released a brochure detailing new rules and regulations benefiting LGBT Americans. This brochure was created as as part of an overall education campaign promoting the benefits of The Affordable Care Act. Signed into law in March 2010, it removes obstacles to care that many lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) Americans historically have faced and helps ensure that they have better access to stable, affordable health coverage and high-quality health care suited to their needs.

From the Toledo Blade: City of Toledo employees who live with a partner but are not married could soon receive health care and other benefits under legislation to be introduced by Mayor Mike Bell. Bell’s office announced the measure late Thursday, which would extend benefits to the domestic partners of city employees.

U.S. Senator Brown invites you to a special seminar on combating teenage bullying in your schools. These seminars will provide valuable tools and resources for educators, principals, administrators, and staff to assist in their efforts to prevent and resolve issues of bullying and harassment at school and on the internet.