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Dana Piccoli
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Contributor, Freelance
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Biography
Dana Piccoli (she/her) is the editor and project manager of News is Out. Dana, who identifies as lesbian and queer, has been writing about LGBTQ+ issues for over a decade and brings that experience to the News is Out team. Dana runs the daily operations at News is Out, including editing all articles, writing timely and evergreen content, curating the weekly newsletter, social media and creating digital and visual assets. Dana is the recipient of the 2023 Curve Award for Excellence in Lesbian Coverage and was named one of The Advocate Magazine's 2019 Champions of Pride.
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I am always willing to learn something new and write about new topics.
Content
By Dana Piccoli Verified| News Is Out Verified The Outlook is our weekly roundup of political issues that affect the LGBTQ+ community. PEN America has filed a “friend of the court” brief urging the Supreme Court to reject a lawsuit by six Maryland parents seeking to opt their children out of lessons featuring LGBTQ+ themes. The organization argues the case threatens free speech, inclusive education and students’ access to diverse stories.
By Dana Piccoli Verified| News Is Out Verified Fairmount Bicycles, a queer-owned bike shop focused on social justice through their programs and partnerships, began when its owner, Shelly Walker, rode from her home in West Philadelphia to Kensington. Before she arrived at the warehouse where she and a friend sold bicycles, she took in the sights of dense, vibrant Fairmount and wondered where the neighborhood’s bike shop was. This curiosity eventually drove her to make Fairmount Bicycles a reality.
By Dana Piccoli Verified| News Is Out Verified The Outlook is our weekly roundup of political issues that affect the LGBTQ+ community. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has begun mass layoffs, including cuts at the Office of Infectious Disease and HIV/AIDS Policy. In California, legislators have blocked two bills that would have banned trans athletes from playing sports in the state. On Transgender Day of Visibility, leaders in Chicago came together to support the trans community.
Company Info
Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
De Pere, Wisconsin, United States