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! Refreshing a healthy habit of giving starts with the understanding that everything we have comes from…
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The California Assembly has approved a bill that would require the adoption of comprehensive suicide prevention plans by local California school districts with students attending grades 7-12. Assembly Bill (AB) 2246 was authored by Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell (D-Long Beach) and sponsored by Equality California and The Trevor Project. “AB 2246 will protect…
WASHINGTON (NNS) — The Navy joins the nation in recognizing Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride month during the month of June. Established by Presidential Proclamation in 2000, LGBT Pride Month is held annually and recognizes the importance of diversity within our society as well as the many achievements of LGBT individuals. This year’s theme…
https://youtu.be/b73AQuQGOcs NEW YORK — Love Has No Labels, the Ad Council’s iconic campaign promoting diversity and inclusion, is extending its message through new brand partners and activations throughout the month of June, including a presence at the New York City Pride Parade and Pride Festival on June 26, to celebrate LGBT Pride Month. The Ad Council…
SACRAMENTO – A bill by California State Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez (D-San Diego) to eliminate discriminatory practices in California’s workers’ compensation system that penalize women was approved on a bipartisan 56-16 vote by the California Assembly Wednesday. Assembly Bill 1643 makes the impairment rating for injuries resulting from work-related breast cancer equivalent to the rating for prostate cancer. The bill also…
Dubbed The Gilmore Boys, the hilarious new web series The You And The Me was created by popular HuffPo scribe/author Greg Archer (Grace Revealed, Shut Up, Skinny Bitches!) and actor/filmmaker Jeff Dinnel (Explode For Me). No topic is left unturned. Smart and wry, with witty banter and insights, the web series explores the different perspectives from which…
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Returning to the Tony Awards stage for the first time since 1970, legendary EGOT and show business icon Barbra Streisand will present at the 2016 Tony Awards. The telecast will broadcast live from the Beacon Theatre in New York City, on the CBS television network, Sunday, June 12, 8:00 – 11:00…
SACRAMENTO – California’s state senate Tuesday approved SB 1333 which would ban smoking or disposal of tobacco products at a state owned or operated beach or park. “We have an obligation to value and preserve our environmental treasures,” said Sen. Marty Block, the measure’s author. “SB 1333 will help to keep our state parks and…
NBCNews.com today launched “NBC OUT,” a new vertical dedicated to coverage about and of interest to the LGBTQ community. The vertical is live at http://NBCOUT.com — original content today ranges from a profile piece about an intersex millennial to an article about cisgender, black gay men in history, and a multimedia report about a Thai immigrant who started…
TORONTO – Egale Canada Human Rights Trust (Egale) has officially unveiled Egale Centre, Canada’s first and Toronto’s only facility that will combine the proven counseling services of Egale Youth Outreach with emergency and transitional housing exclusively dedicated to serving homeless LGBTIQ2S (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex, queer, questioning and Two Spirit) youth. When its doors…
