HRC and Walgreens join forces to ensure respectful treatment of LGBTQ patients

WASHINGTON – Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation in partnership with Walgreens, released a resource guide that helps pharmacists better understand the needs of LGBTQ customers and patients. The guide, which is being distributed by the pharmacy giant to more than 70,000 health care professionals across the country, provides pharmacists and pharmacy staff with…

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RNC Committee passes most overtly anti-LGBTQ platform in history

WASHINGTON — The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Monday blasted the Republican National Committee for the platform committee’s decision to pass a platform with a slew of anti-equality provisions, including attacks on transgender people and a commitment to overturn nationwide marriage equality. “The RNC’s convention theme might as well have been ‘Take America Backward Again,’” said…

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Help create safe schools at GLSEN San Diego County’s third annual comedy ‘Fun’draiser

SAN DIEGO — Raising money for a great cause has never been more enjoyable! Join the Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network (GLSEN) San Diego County Chapter for a night of fun and laughter. GLSEN San Diego County is hosting its third annual Comedy “Fun”draiser to raise money to support inclusive classrooms and safe schools for…

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Construction begins on San Diego’s first LGBT-affirming senior community

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Community HousingWorks (CHW) and the San Diego LGBT Community Center (The Center) held a groundbreaking ceremony last week for the highly anticipated North Park Senior Apartments, San Diego’s first LGBT-friendly affordable senior housing community. Speakers included Assemblymember Toni Atkins; City Councilmember Todd Gloria; Sue Reynolds, President and CEO of Community HousingWorks;…

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