A self-proclaimed medical marijuana activist threatened to jump from a University Avenue bridge Friday, Oct. 14, in protest to District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis’ policies on enforcing anti-sales laws, but was arrested without injuries after seven-hour standoff. Officers are closed a portion of SR 163 and diverted traffic in and around the area, causing delays that rippled…
In an effort to reduce stress put on transgender students, UCLA will consider allowing transgender students or those considering gender reassignment to live with members of the person’s soon-to-be sex. Other colleges including UC Berkeley and Stanford have already implemented a transgender housing policy. UCLA will aim to introduce the same comfortable living standards for…
The anti-bullying campaign, Amplify Your Voice, sponsored by GLAAD and the American Federation of Teachers will feature Dancing with the Stars competitor Chaz Bono and Jersey Shore’s Vinny Guadagnino. The message will aim to encourage youth about the acceptance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. “Millions of gay and transgender youth are made to…
A convention for gay military personnel will be hosted for the first time in Las Vegas this weekend after the fall of the military’s discriminatory ‘Don’t ask, Don’t tell’ policy. The convention serves as the nation’s only professional group of gay servicemembers, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Other conventions are taking place nationwide to include…
