America has become a far friendlier place for people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. Since 2003, when Massachusetts became the first state to legalize same-sex marriage, another 35 states and the District of Columbia have done the same. This shift in attitudes toward LGBT rights is also reflected in a national poll conducted…
The following is an op-ed by Vice President Biden featured in the Advocate, the Washington Blade, and Irish Central. Last weekend, more than 1.2 million Irish voters took a courageous stand for love and family when they overwhelmingly chose marriage equality. They recognized the fundamental truth that every person is entitled to dignity and respect,…
LITTLE ROCK— Tuesday, Pulaski County, the largest county in Arkansas, passed non-discrimination protections that will protect county employees in the workplace. By a vote of 10-5, members of the Pulaski County Quorum Court enacted essential workplace protections that will prohibit discrimination against county employees based on sexual orientation and gender identity, as well as political…
Rick Santorum is set to announce his bid for the Republican presidential nomination this afternoon in Cabot, Pa. This will be the second time the former senator from Pennsylvania has sought the presidential nomination. Santorum will announce his presidential bid on ABC News with George Stephanopolous. Santorum is a long-time opponent of marriage equality and…
June 3, two vital bills will go into effect in Maryland, further expanding the rights and protections of its LGBT community, writes Maureen McCarty on the HRC Blog. Gov. Larry Hogan has said that he will neither sign nor veto these bills, meaning that they become law through a “pocket pass.” The first, SB 743/HB…
This weekend, Ireland made history as the first country in the world to pass marriage equality through a national referendum, and the 21st country to decide to afford same-sex couples full marriage rights. HRC’s Ty Cobb joined YouTube stars Raymond Braun & Riyadh K. on the ground to watch Ireland say “yes” to same-sex marriage. Watch the…
The San Diego Human Dignity Foundation (SDHDF), Diversionary Theatre and Lambda Archives have partnered on the creation of a San Diego LGBT Cultural and Performing Arts Center in the current location of Diversionary Theatre and Lambda Archives at 4545 Park Blvd. in the University Heights neighborhood of San Diego. The first of three community meetings…
Live Nation just announced that the Madonna Rebel Heart Tour will be coming to San Diego! The show will be at Valley View Casino Center Oct. 29, 2015. Tickets go on sale Monday, June 1, 2015 at 10 a.m. If you happen to have a Citi Card you have access to pre-sale tickets through Friday…
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.– Like thousands of parents, Jane Baker was left in shock and disbelief when she learned that her adult child was transgender. In her new memoir, Baker tells the story of supporting her adult child through gender transition while struggling to overcome deep personal anguish about it. According to one critic, the book…
AUSTIN, Texas — The world’s first community-driven, gender-inclusive queer app, known simply as “Q,” is welcoming members on a Kickstarter campaign that has raised nearly $5,000. The app’s designer, Eric Cervini, decided to create Q while studying at Harvard last year. The campaign, Cervini says, is a response to the exclusion of many who identify…
