Judge strikes down the ‘Sodomite Suppression Act’
Today, Superior Court Judge Raymond M. Cadei struck down the Sodomite Suppression Act. The judge’s ruling follows:
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Another transgender veteran lost to suicide
The transgender military community has been rocked this morning upon learning of the suicide of a transgender veteran, Jess Shipps. The Military Freedom Coalition reports that from what has been known so far, certain people received a goodbye letter from Shipps this morning – including a member of that organization. One of the nation’s leading…
Southwest Airlines celebrates LGBT Pride month
DALLAS — Southwest Airlines shows its continued commitment to the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) community through its celebration of LGBT Pride Month in June. The Company is proud to sponsor an array of Community Partner activities across the nation that engage the LBGT community. These events take place during the month of June…
Watch: Esurance recognizes all marriages and #EqualDreams in new video
SAN FRANCISCO — Esurance has released “#EqualDreams,” a new video that takes a position that all people’s dreams should be equal. The film, which was shot at a real wedding, features children and gay teens who are asked to describe, in their words, what their future wedding day would be like. Watch the video above. “We…
EPN LGBT and allies career event: June 30
SAN DIEGO— Equality Professionals Network (EPN), a coalition that represents lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) business professionals and their allies, will hold their Third Annual LGBT & Allies Career Event Tuesday, June 30, 4:30 p.m., at the San Diego LGBT Community Center, 3909 Centre St, San Diego, CA 92103 in Hillcrest. This free event…
Services and Repast for Dody Olsen, “First Lady of Hillcrest”
Services for the “First Lady of Hillcrest,” Dody Olsen, 99, will be held on Tuesday, June 23rd at Greenwood Memorial Park, 4300 Imperial Avenue, San Diego, CA 92113. The service begins promptly at 2 pm. At 4 pm, a repast and celebration of life will be held at The Loft, 3510 Fifth Avenue, San Diego,…
SC governor calls for Confederate flag to be removed from Statehouse grounds
In a press conference today, South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley (R) called for the removal of the Confederate flag from the Statehouse grounds, saying the killings of nine church-goers at Emanuel AME in Charleston last week mandated a change in the state’s heart. The Post and Courier reported that in a bi-partisan gathering inside the…
Frank Kameny to be inducted into U.S. Department of Labor Hall of Honor
WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez will induct civil rights leader and worker rights equality pioneer Frank Kameny into the Department of Labor’s Hall of Honor Tuesday, June 23 at 3 p.m. at its national headquarters. A World War II veteran and Harvard-educated doctor of astronomy with the U.S. Army Map Service,…
Tijuana Tourist and Convention Bureau names Nicole Murray Ramirez ‘Ambassador of Tourism’
The Tijuana Tourist and Convention Bureau granted the titles of Ambassador of Tourism” to three social justice activists including City Commissioner Nicole Murray Ramirez (Chairman, International Imperial Court Council of the U.S.A., Canada, and Mexico). Popular Mexican recording artist Rocío Banquells and long-time community activist and great grandmother Maria Gallegas were also honored. President Miguel…
White House Pride Reception to include transgender military attendees
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Six SPARTA members will be attending the White House’s annual LGBT Pride Month Reception. Two actively serving transgender service members will attend the Reception Wednesday, June 24. Upon receiving his invitation, Air Force Senior Airman Logan Ireland notified his command, who authorized a policy exception to allow him to attend in male dress…