WASHINGTON –More than 50 civil rights, religious, professional, labor, civic and education organizations have sent a letter to President Obama calling for an executive order barring federal contractors from discriminating in employment on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. Because of a lack of federal protections, it remains legal in 29 states to…
(CNN) — Former first lady Laura Bush, who is one of three prominent Republicans featured in a new ad supporting same-sex marriage, has asked the spot’s creator to remove a clip of her espousing support for equal marriage rights. “Mrs. Bush did not approve of her inclusion in this advertisement nor is she associated in…
Openly gay, Texas hip hop pop soul artists/activists God Des and She are coming to the Ruby Room, 1271 University Ave. in San Diego Feb. 26 for a high-energy show in celebration of their fourth album United States of God Des and She. God Des & She’s energy and talent caught the attention of industry…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Marie Davis and Margaret Hultz, two award-winning lesbian authors known as the Wickedly Sisters have released their first full-length, digital, interactive novel. Previously available only on the Android and Kindle Fire platforms, gold medal, award-winning Spoon and the Moon is now available on the iBookstore for the iPad too! Spoon and the…
(CNN) — Prominent Republicans who support marriage rights for same-sex couples are the focus of a new million-dollar ad campaign that’s set to roll out Wednesday. The spot, from the Respect for Marriage Coalition, feature clips of former Vice President Dick Cheney, former first lady Laura Bush, and former Secretary of State Colin Powell all…
This afternoon, faith leaders and Oregon United for Marriage Chief Petitioner Jeana Frazzini turned in 2,000 sponsorship signatures on the Freedom to Marry and Religious Protection Initiative—twice the number of signatures needed to move into the ballot title process. “With Oregon’s help, we did it,” Frazzini said. “We held 17 events across the state, mobilized hundreds of volunteers,…
On the heels of the controversy surrounding the Boys Scouts of America’s policy to exclude members of the LGBT community as scouts or adult leaders, today state Sen. Ricardo Lara (D-Long Beach) and Equality California announced the introduction of new legislation that would remove a state tax exemption for any youth group, including the Boy…
NGLCC/ Add Us In/ GSDBA Free Event Thursday Feb. 21 9-10:30 a.m. Handlery Hotel, 950 Hotel Circle North, San Diego Learn how your business can benefit from highly-qualified, pre-screened interns with disabilities! We provide 360 degree structural support, potential increase to your bottom line, and “GPS” to discover and navigate this untapped pool of high…
Clive Davis, the man credited with bringing Whitney Houston to prominence, has come out as bisexual. With the release of his new memoir,The Soundtrack of My Life, Davis admits his bisexuality. From 1967 to 1973, Davis was the President of Columbia Records. He was the founder and president of Arista Records from 1975 through 2000 until founding J Records. From 2002…
