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…
As San Diegans gear up for Pride weekend Rep. Scott Peters delivered his message of support for the LGBT community. Watch the video above as Peters speaks about what LGBT equality means to him and how this year should be the biggest celebration yet. Over the last few month, Peters has been working hard promoting…
WASHINGTON – The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) released the following statement after Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s campaign refused to answer a question from a Washington Post columnist about whether Walker “thought children needed to be protected from gay men.” According to the story, Walker’s spokesperson “did not respond.” HRC’s Director of Policy and Political Affairs JoDee Winterhof released…
A diverse judicial branch is one comprised of judges from each diverse category of persons, including lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons. As the judicial branch of California has recognized, “in order to serve the state of California effectively, the judicial branch should reflect the diversity of the state. The judicial branch must continue efforts…
