August 8, 2012
Toni Atkins appointed to leadership position in state Assembly
Assemblymember Toni Atkins (D-San Diego) will take over as majority floor leader in the state Assembly effective Sept. 1. The changes were announced Wednesday by Assembly Speaker John Perez (D-Los Angeles). “I’m pleased to announce the members of our talented new leadership team and new committee chair assignments,” said Speaker Pérez. This group represents a…
Obama opposes Boy Scouts’ ban on gays
President Obama publicly expressed his opposition to a policy at the Boy Scouts of America that prohibits LGBTs from joining. The President’s comments follow the Boy Scout’s recent reaffirmation of the discriminatory policy announced in July. “The President believes the Boy Scouts is a valuable organization that has helped educate and build character in American…
‘A Rockin’ Black Tie Affair:’ Aug. 18
The Human Rights Campaign’s (HRC) San Diego Dinner, A Rockin’ Black Tie Affair will be held Saturday, Aug. 18 at the Hard Rock Hotel, 207 Fifth Ave. in San Diego. Starting at 5 p.m. the event will feature special guest’s Emmy-nominated actress Kellie Martin; Retired Marine Staff Sgt., Eric Alva and HRC‘s vice president of…
Gay gold medalist olympian reveals HIV status
Ji Wallace, an Australian gay Olympian, has publicly revealed that he is HIV positive. The reveal was in the form of a letter, sent to the news publication Star Observer after being inspired by a television interview of US diver Greg Louganis on CNN’s Piers Morgan. According to Wikipedia, Ji Wallace won several Australian national…