According to a report in Politico, Representative Scott Garrett’s (R-NJ) made anti-LGBT objections to supporting his party’s congressional campaign committee because it “actively recruited gay candidates and supported homosexuals in primaries.” The report stated that the startling revelation developed in a closed committee meeting of Republicans on the House Financial Services Committee when Chairman Jeb Hensarling…
SAN DIEGO: Remarks by Nicole Murray Ramirez at St. Paul’s Cathedral rainbow lighting ceremony, July 14: Good Evening, it is my deep honor to have been asked to speak tonight. These are indeed historic times for our great nation and all Americans. The Confederate flag is coming town in many Southern states and the White…
We’ve come a long way, baby! After winning a national victory for marriage, Freedom to Marry have released a new video that chronicles the path of LGBT rights to the present day. The video takes you through a long journey of LGBT rights in America, from when gay people were a hated minority to when…
MEDIA MATTERS EXCLUSIVE REPORT: One week before the Supreme Court ruled in Obergefell v. Hodges that bans on same-sex marriage are unconstitutional, a group of the country’s most prominent anti-LGBT activists met at the Skyline megachurch in San Diego to discuss what their next steps should be in the fight against LGBT equality. The meeting was…
A number of people have asked what I think of the “die-ins” planned for Saturday’s parade. It’s complicated. As a political strategy, I think the “die-ins” are a bad idea for a number of reasons. Perhaps most importantly, it is causing division within the transgender community. While it is not uncommon for groups to have…
The dictionary is filled with words. Some words are big. Some words are small. Some words can serve as weapons. Some words can make you feel 10 feet tall. I will introduce you to five monosyllabic words that you are already familiar with. These words can have a powerful impact on your health and fitness…
thursday, july 16 Side By Side By Sondheim Revel in the sophistication, wit, insight, heart and genius of Broadway’s most innovative and influential artist, composer-lyricist Stephen Sondheim. You’ll hear familiar favorites from such shows as Company, Follies, A Little Night Music, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to The Forum, Westside Story, Gypsy and…
Following an inspiring video about her journey, Caitlyn Jenner made history last night by being honored with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award. In her first public appearance since her transition was on the cover of Vanity Fair, Jenner gave a message of hope and acceptance with an emphasis on young people who may be experiencing…
