2014

Central Conference of American Rabbis joins federal lawsuit challenging North Carolina’s same-sex marriage ban

Steve Lee, Editor11 years ago11 years ago04 mins

NEW YORK — The Central Conference of American Rabbis (CCAR) joined as plaintiff in a pending Federal District Court lawsuit challenging North Carolina’s same-sex marriage ban. Among the suit’s charges is that North Carolina’s ban on same-sex marriage restricts the rights of individuals to freely practice their religion and therefore violates the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment…

Curfew hits Bangkok’s iconic gay tourist clubs hard

Steve Lee, Editor11 years ago05 mins

BANGKOK — Popular gay tourists hubs in Bangkok have remained quiet and near empty following Thailand’s recent military coup and the nightly curfew, reports GayAsiaNews.com. Silom, the Thai capital’s bustling business district which is where most local and international gay men and women hang around at the night only clubs and bars now has a…

Chris Shaw to match donations to The Center throughout June

Steve Lee, Editor11 years ago11 years ago04 mins

Chris Shaw, owner of Urban Mo’s, Baja Betty’s, Gossip Grill and the Hillcrest Brewing Company has pledged to match all donations to The Center in June up to $20,000. Announcing his incredible offer in an email Shaw wrote, “I have been fortunate to be part of our San Diego LGBT community for many years, and have…

Long Beach elects first openly gay and Latino mayor

Steve Lee, Editor11 years ago11 years ago02 mins

Residents of Long Beach, Ca. on Tuesday elected Robert Garcia their next mayor, making him the city’s first openly gay and Latino chief executive, reports the Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund. Garcia defeated opponent Damon Dunn, capturing 52.1% of the vote to Dunn’s 47.9%. Garcia immigrated to the United States from Peru with his family…

Jonah Hill apologizes for homophobic remark (VIDEO)

Steve Lee, Editor11 years ago11 mins

Actor Jonah Hill told Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon that he lost his cool with a paparazzo and is heartbroken that he used a “disgusting” homophobic slur. Hill then went on to apologize for his comments concluding with, “If someone says something that hurts you or angers you, use me as an example of what…

EHC: Fight not over for Barrio Logan Community Plan update

Steve Lee, Editor11 years ago05 mins

SAN DIEGO – Left to a citywide vote, the Barrio Logan Community Plan Update in the form of propositions B and C was repealed. Despite this outcome, Environmental Health Coalition (EHC) and plan supporters insist the community will ultimately prevail in implementing the plan it needs to improve children’s health. “Barrio Logan is my home and…

Low voter turnout mars primaries in San Diego

Steve Lee, Editor11 years ago11 years ago09 mins

San Diego County Registrar of Voters Michael Vu had predicted a 35 percent voter turnout for Tuesday’s primaries. In reality, the Counties’ voters exceeded predictions of a low turnout registering little more than a 20 percent. In the city of San Diego Propositions B and C failed, meaning the current Barrio Logan Community plan is…

‘Fête de la Musique’ music festival – Balboa Park, June 21

Steve Lee, Editor11 years ago11 years ago01 mins

Celebrate the Summer Solstice, June 21, at the Fête de la Musique at the International Cottages lawn in Balboa Park, 5-8 p.m. The fifth annual Fête de la Musique is a free popular music festival featuring both amateur and professional performers across all genres of music. Appealing to all, The Fête aims to popularize musical performance from…

Statement by HHS Secretary Sebelius observing LGBT Pride Month

Steve Lee, Editor11 years ago11 years ago05 mins

Today, the White House Office of Communications issued the following statement by Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on LGBT Pride Month: At the Department of Health and Human Services, we are committed to ensuring that members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community have access to quality, affordable health care and enjoy the…

YouTube celebrates LGBT athletes during National Pride Month (VIDEO)

Steve Lee, Editor11 years ago03 mins

In honor of the World Cup in Brazil and LGBT Pride month, YouTube is celebrating LGBT athletes and allies around the world who have made a fair and inclusive playing field for everyone. #ProudtoPlay will feature LGBT athletes, their supporters, and YouTube Creators throughout Pride month on the YouTube Spotlight Channel. The YouTube official blog stated:…

HRC releases 2018 Buyer’s Guide just in time for holiday shopping season

LGBT Congressional Staff Association joins call for action to address sexual harassment

Jeff Sessions joins anti-LGBTQ Heritage Foundation in a closed door meeting

Fourth annual Truth Awards to honor and recognize African Americans in the LGBTQ community

Sen. Toni Atkins to become first woman to lead California Senate

HRC joins allies to demand a clean DREAM Act

Central Conference of American Rabbis joins federal lawsuit challenging North Carolina’s same-sex marriage ban

Curfew hits Bangkok’s iconic gay tourist clubs hard

Chris Shaw to match donations to The Center throughout June

Long Beach elects first openly gay and Latino mayor

Jonah Hill apologizes for homophobic remark (VIDEO)

EHC: Fight not over for Barrio Logan Community Plan update

Low voter turnout mars primaries in San Diego

Statement by HHS Secretary Sebelius observing LGBT Pride Month

YouTube celebrates LGBT athletes during National Pride Month (VIDEO)