Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) will become the first official challenger to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton when he launches his campaign seeking the Democratic nomination for president in 2016 on Thursday. Sanders’ decision was first reported by Vermont Public Radio and confirmed by The Huffington Post. Sanders’ entry into the Democratic race ensures that…
SACRAMENTO—Victims of domestic violence would be able to have their wireless providers transfer their account from their abusers under a bill by Speaker Toni G. Atkins. AB 1407, which authorizes a court to direct a wireless provider to transfer services to a requesting party in domestic violence cases, passed the Assembly Judiciary Committee today unanimously…
Award-winning producer Rolla Selback has announced the launch of a new Kickstarter campaign to help fund her newest collaborative effort, “Last Black Man in San Francisco.” The self-described feature-length narrative film, featuring Jimmie Fails and Prentice Sanders and directed by Jimmie’s real-life boyhood friend Joe Talbot, is the story of one third-generation San Franciscan’s dreams…
The Supreme Court appeared sharply divided Tuesday along ideological lines on whether the Constitution guarantees a right to same-sex marriage, but Justice Anthony Kennedy, a pivotal vote, seemed open to legalizing gay marriage nationwide, reports Reuters. Kennedy appeared to be tipping toward recognizing a nationwide right to marriage based on his emphasis on the nobility…
On Saturday night a right of passage happened for two high school seniors; the senior prom. What made this particular prom noteworthy? It took place in West Virginia and the two high school seniors attending together were gay athletes. All state soccer player, Michael Martin, attended the prom with his boyfriend Logan Westrope, a tennis…
