January 7, 2016

House Republicans defeat motion to safeguard protections for LGBT employees of federal contractors

Steve Lee, Editor9 years ago9 years ago12 mins

Today, House Republicans defeated a motion in the U.S. House of Representatives to safeguard President Obama’s executive order protecting LGBT employees of federal contractors from discrimination. During consideration of a bill to require federal agencies to cut costs by eliminating existing regulations, Rep. David Cicilline (D-RI) offered a procedural motion to exempt regulations implementing the…

Colton Haynes takes a stand on male model income inequality! (VIDEO)

Steve Lee, Editor9 years ago01 mins

Male Model Income Inequality with Colton Haynes from Funny Or Die Beautiful do-gooders Colton Haynes (Arrow) and Cody Horn (Magic Mike) are taking a stand against a serious injustice occurring in today’s workplace. Watch the Funny Or Die video above!

Bill to protect workers with disabilities from discrimination passes Assembly Labor Committee

Steve Lee, Editor9 years ago03 mins

SACRAMENTO – A bill by California State Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez (D-San Diego) to protect disabled workers from on the job discrimination was approved on a unanimous, bipartisan vote by the Assembly Committee on Labor and Employment Wednesday. AB 488 would eliminate an exemption for employees of sheltered workshops and rehabilitation centers with special minimum wage licenses…

In first, Chinese court to hear same-sex marriage case

Steve Lee, Editor9 years ago03 mins

Voice of America (VOA) announced Wednesday that a 20-something gay man has filed a lawsuit against a civil affairs bureau in Hunan province. “Sun Wenlin, 26, filed a lawsuit December 16 against the Furong district civil affairs bureau in Changsha, the capital of Hunan province in central China. His lawsuit challenged the bureau’s refusal to…

Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore defies Supreme Court, orders probate judges to discriminate against same-sex couples

Steve Lee, Editor9 years ago02 mins

Alabama’s chief justice, Roy Moore, has ordered his state’s probate judges to deny marriage licenses to same-sex couples because he does not believe that the Supreme Court’s Obergefell v. Hodges decision applies to Alabama. Claiming the Supreme Court did not specifically address Alabama’s ban on same-sex marriage in the historic Obergefell v. Hodges case, Moore…

From New Year’s resolution to New Year’s evolution

LGBT Weekly9 years ago010 mins

As a progressive Christian, I believe there are many names for God and many ways to a loving God; this article reflects one of those ways. Take from here what works for you. Celebrate life with joy and peace! Happy New Year! Many people make New Year’s resolutions, all with good intent like losing weight,…

Marston Hills: A tale of aristocracy in San Diego

LGBT Weekly9 years ago05 mins

San Diego is a city of neighborhoods, and neighborhoods within neighborhoods, and many of them have tales to tell. We peer today into such a community, Marston Hills, an area within Hillcrest bounded by Sixth Avenue to the west, Pennsylvania Avenue to the north, and Park Boulevard to the east. The area is named after…

Politically Aware Awards 2015

LGBT Weekly9 years ago9 years ago06 mins

Local Politician of the Year: Mayor Kevin Faulconer. How does the mayor win with the Chargers likely leaving San Diego and no Comic-Con approved Convention Center expansion? Simple. Despite those issues, he is a Republican poised to skate to re-election unopposed in a city with a plurality of Democrats. Two Democratic powerhouses, Councilmember Todd Gloria…

My 10 favorite films of 2015

LGBT Weekly9 years ago010 mins

It was a very good year at the movies. Mad Max: Fury Road. The third sequel to the post-apocalyptic classic Mad Max is the best action film since The Matrix: jaw-dropping, bold, ambitious and thrilling. Max (now played by Tom Hardy) is again a loner on the run in the barren wasteland left by a…

This is your year

LGBT Weekly9 years ago07 mins

Hello readers! Welcome to my monthly column addressing the negative impact of addiction and mental health issues on the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered and questioning community. My goal is to give you information designed to educate and guide you to your full potential. My first article was published in May of 2015, and I am…

HRC releases 2018 Buyer’s Guide just in time for holiday shopping season

LGBT Congressional Staff Association joins call for action to address sexual harassment

Jeff Sessions joins anti-LGBTQ Heritage Foundation in a closed door meeting

Fourth annual Truth Awards to honor and recognize African Americans in the LGBTQ community

Sen. Toni Atkins to become first woman to lead California Senate

HRC joins allies to demand a clean DREAM Act

House Republicans defeat motion to safeguard protections for LGBT employees of federal contractors

Colton Haynes takes a stand on male model income inequality! (VIDEO)

Bill to protect workers with disabilities from discrimination passes Assembly Labor Committee

In first, Chinese court to hear same-sex marriage case

Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore defies Supreme Court, orders probate judges to discriminate against same-sex couples

From New Year’s resolution to New Year’s evolution

Marston Hills: A tale of aristocracy in San Diego

Politically Aware Awards 2015

My 10 favorite films of 2015

This is your year