Anti-gay group One Million Moms (OMM) has announced that it has abandoned its call for daytime talk show host Ellen DeGeneres to be fired as J.C. Penney’s new spokesperson. OMM is a project of the American Family Association, an organization the Southern Poverty Law Center designates as a hate group. In an interview with Christian…
Apply for the Young Professionals Council Academy – March 16 Deadline The Center ‘s Young Professionals Council (YPC) is a program for young professionals, ages 21-40, designed to provide opportunities for conversations with LGBT and allied social justice leaders, networking with like-minded peers and having a great time. The YPC Academy offers leadership training for…
Some of the largest organizations in the United States are speaking out against North Carolina’s Amendment One—a discriminatory measure against same-sex marriage that will appear on the state’s May 8, 2012 ballot. Cathy Bessant, Global Technology & Operations Executive at Bank of America – one of the many financial institutions headquartered in North Carolina —…
Russian lawmakers passed a ‘gay gag bill’ in St. Petersburg Sunday, introducing new legislation that would prohibit any form of communication related to lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender people. Proponents of the law say it will prohibit “the propaganda of homosexuality and pedophilia among minors,” but LGBT allies and activists say the law is part…
A new reality show Shahs of Sunset will hit airwaves Sunday at 10 p.m. EDT on the Bravo Network featuring the lifestyles of “glossy, high-living members of the Iranian-American community” including Raza Farahan, 38, who dubs himself as a rarity amid people of his culture. Farahan, who is openly gay, is decidedly funny, brass, and…
Shawn Loftis, a director and actor in a series of gay porn films, will be allowed to return to the classroom after the Florida-based teacher was fired for his role in x-rated movies. The actor/director, also known on film as Collin O’Neal, will be allowed to resume teaching in addition to applying as a permanent…
In a surprising move, the Republican Party of San Diego County endorsed openly gay Councilmember Carl DeMaio in his race to succeed termed out Republican Mayor Jerry Sanders. Two thirds of the 59-member central committee voted Saturday morning to endorse DeMaio over two other Republican candidates: District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis, and State Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher….
Spring is upon us and love is in the air! But, before you offer your sweetie your heart and your ring (or accept the same), make sure to keep in mind the California laws governing the exchange of the shiny circular bands symbolizing your commitment. Generally, the engagement ring belongs to the proposer, not the…
In the pursuit of internet safety, the San Diego Police Foundation is inviting all parents, guardians, teachers, and child advocates to attend an online safety seminar on Mar. 14 at John Muir K-12 Magnet School in San Diego. This free community program informs parents about keeping their children safe from cyberbullying, phishing and online predators….
LAS VEGAS – In what promises to be the performing arts worlds’ biggest and perhaps most glamorous grand opening of a new venue, officials at Las Vegas’ new Smith Center are touting its March 10 premier performance as “an unprecedented lineup of artists from the worlds of music, television, stage and screen.” The $470-million Smith…
