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Corvias Enacts Remaining Tenant Bill of Rights Provisions for Military Housing

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
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In conjunction with its Military Service Partners, Corvias has completed implementation of the Department of Defenses (DOD) Tenant Bill of Rights, which was adopted following the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (NDAA).

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  • In conjunction with its Military Service Partners, Corvias has completed implementation of the Department of Defenses (DOD) Tenant Bill of Rights, which was adopted following the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (NDAA).
  • Service members can also review the seven-year maintenance history information prior to leasing a home on their installation.
  • As a member of the Military Housing Association (MHA), Corvias works with industry leaders and advocates to share best practices to support the current and future housing needs of the Services and privatized military housing residents.
  • MHA members are dedicated to providing a quality living experience for service members and their families that goes beyond the Tenant Bill of Rights.

The Body Shop Reveals New Data That Shows Strong Support for the Equality Act

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
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The data was part of a new consumer survey, commissioned by The Body Shop US, to gauge consumer's support and knowledge of the myriad issues that the LGBTQ+ community and specifically transgender people face today.

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  • The data was part of a new consumer survey, commissioned by The Body Shop US, to gauge consumer's support and knowledge of the myriad issues that the LGBTQ+ community and specifically transgender people face today.
  • Starting today, The Body Shop US is encouraging consumers to visit its Pride Hub to learn more about the challenges facing transgender people and to sign a petition supporting the Equality Act.
  • In addition to advocating for the Equality Act, Equality Federation is actively advocating for the transgender community, which has faced the most anti-trans bills in legislative history in 2021.
  • *From May 31, 2021 to August 29, 2021, The Body Shop will donate $1 for each signature to Equality Federation, up to a maximum of $25,000.

Doma Expands Underwriting Capabilities in Texas

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Thursday, May 20, 2021
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This expands Doma Title\xe2\x80\x99s ability to identify property-level risks and outstanding title issues for resolution during the closing process.\n\xe2\x80\x9cThe title and escrow process in Texas is one of the longest and most complex in the United States.

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  • This expands Doma Title\xe2\x80\x99s ability to identify property-level risks and outstanding title issues for resolution during the closing process.\n\xe2\x80\x9cThe title and escrow process in Texas is one of the longest and most complex in the United States.
  • In March 2021, Doma announced plans to become publicly-traded via merger with Capitol Investment Corp. V (NYSE:CAP, CAP WS and CAP.U).
  • Doma and Capitol anticipate that subsequent events and developments will cause Doma\xe2\x80\x99s and Capitol\xe2\x80\x99s assessments to change.
  • However, while Doma and Capitol may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, Doma and Capitol specifically disclaim any obligation to do so, except as required by law.

Relias Recognized As Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality

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Tuesday, March 16, 2021
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MORRISVILLE, N.C., March 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Relias , a software company specializing in education solutions for healthcare providers, has been recognized as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality in the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation's Corporate Equality Index for 2021.

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  • MORRISVILLE, N.C., March 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Relias , a software company specializing in education solutions for healthcare providers, has been recognized as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality in the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation's Corporate Equality Index for 2021.
  • The HRC Foundation's 2021 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) is the nation's leading benchmarking survey that seeks to measure company policies and practices as they relate to LGBTQ workplace equality.
  • Yet, many businesses across the nation stepped up and continued to prioritize and champion LGBTQ equality," said Alphonso David, Human Rights Campaign President.
  • Last year, Relias was recognized by the Triangle Business Journal as a recipient of its 2020 Leaders in Diversity Award.

Nation's Mayors Applaud House Passage of the Equality Act

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Friday, February 26, 2021
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5: The Equality Act, a bill that would ban discrimination against LGBTQ Americans by listing sexual orientation and gender identity as prohibited grounds of employment discrimination under federal law.

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  • 5: The Equality Act, a bill that would ban discrimination against LGBTQ Americans by listing sexual orientation and gender identity as prohibited grounds of employment discrimination under federal law.
  • U.S. Conference of Mayors President Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer released the following statement in support of the Equality Act:
    "Mayors across the country have long supported expanding protections for LGBTQ Americans, and today we applaud the House of Representatives on the passage of the Equality Act.
  • Aligned with policies adopted by the Conference that endorse federal law to direct nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ Americans, the nation's mayors also sent a letter to every member of the House urging passage of H.R.
  • About the United States Conference of Mayors-- The U.S. Conference of Mayors is the official nonpartisan organization of cities with populations of 30,000 or more.

House of Representatives Launches Greatest Ever Assault on Faith, Family, Life, and Freedom, says Family Research Council

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Friday, February 26, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --By a vote of 224-206, the U.S. House of Representatives gave approval to H.R.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --By a vote of 224-206, the U.S. House of Representatives gave approval to H.R.
  • Family Research Council President Tony Perkins made the following comments:
    "We are witnessing the greatest assault on religious freedom, biological reality, and parental rights ever seen in the U.S. Congress.
  • The sweeping Equality Act expands the definition of 'public accommodation' in many instances to include churches and schools -- including religious schools.
  • "The American people must continue to speak out with great force and clarity in opposition to the 'In-equality' Act," concluded Perkins.

Meijer Ranks Among Top Best Places to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality

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Friday, February 19, 2021
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Meijer is joined by more than 760 other major U.S. businesses that also earned top marks this year.

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  • Meijer is joined by more than 760 other major U.S. businesses that also earned top marks this year.
  • "While our score may be 100 percent, we know that there is always more to be done and we are committed to continuing this important work."
  • The Index measures key performance indicators, including non-discrimination policies, equitable employment benefits, inclusive culture, public commitment to LGBTQ+ equality and responsible citizenship.
  • To learn more about the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index, the full report is available online at www.hrc.org/cei.

Corteva Agriscience Scores 100% on Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021
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WILMINGTON, Del., Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Corteva Agriscience has been named a "2021 Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality" by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) .

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  • WILMINGTON, Del., Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Corteva Agriscience has been named a "2021 Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality" by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) .
  • This distinction is achieved by scoring 100% on HRC's Corporate Equality Index (CEI).
  • Additionally, Corteva has signed the Business Statement for Transgender Equality and is an annual sponsor of the Out & Equal Workplace Summit.
  • Corteva Agriscience became an independent public company on June 1, 2019 and was previously the Agriculture Division of DowDuPont.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Earns 100% On 2021 Corporate Equality Index

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021
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BOSTON, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) announced today its perfect score of 100 on the 2021 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a national benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) workplace equality, administered by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.

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  • BOSTON, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) announced today its perfect score of 100 on the 2021 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a national benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) workplace equality, administered by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.
  • With its score of 100, Blue Cross has been designated a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality.
  • For more information on the 2021 Corporate Equality Index, or to download a copy of the report, visit https://www.hrc.org/resources/corporate-equality-index .
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ( www.bluecrossma.org ) isa community-focused, tax-paying, not-for-profit health plan headquartered in Boston.

Pearson Recognized for Commitment to Equality by Human Rights Campaign, Bloomberg Gender Equality Index

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Thursday, February 11, 2021
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These honors include a 100% score on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Corporate Equality Index , earning the title of a "Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality," and inclusion in the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index .

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  • These honors include a 100% score on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Corporate Equality Index , earning the title of a "Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality," and inclusion in the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index .
  • Pearson senior vice president, professional services, John Tweeddale, and lead director of schools for Pearson's Connections Academy K-12 online school program, Melissa Brown , were individually recognized for their dedication to equality.
  • HRC's Corporate Equality Index is the United States' premier benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality.
  • The Bloomberg Gender Equality Index, which Pearson has been included in for three years, measures gender equality across five pillars: female leadership and talent pipeline, equal pay and gender pay parity, inclusive culture, sexual harassment policies, and pro-women brand.