Latino Victory Project calls on Trump to keep his word on DACA

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – On the fifth anniversary of the implementation of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Cristóbal J. Alex, President of Latino Victory Project as called on President Trump to keep his word by preserving DACA. DACA, which protects certain undocumented youth from deportation,  has benefited nearly 800,000 young people  since the program was…

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Watch: ‘VICE News Tonight’ on Charlottesville coverage (VIDEO)

BROOKLYN, NY — Last night’s episode of VICE News Tonight on HBO was dedicated entirely to the weekend’s events in Charlottesville. Correspondent Elle Reeve spent the weekend in Charlottesville with white supremacist leaders, including Christopher Cantwell, Robert Ray, David Duke and Matthew Heimbach, as well as counter protesters. From the neo-Nazi protests at Emancipation Park to Cantwell’s hideaway outside Virginia, VICE…

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President Trump considering a pardon for Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio

NEW YORK – GLAAD today released the following background information on Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio after Fox News reported that President Trump is considering pardoning him from his criminal contempt conviction. Arpaio, who served as sheriff of Maricopa County, Arizona for 24 years, was found guilty of issuing racist, anti-immigrant policies after a judge ordered…

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Local San Diego art gallery celebrates National Deaf Awareness Month

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Local visual artist Jon Savage recently set his sights on connecting with other deaf artists across the country using the hashtag #deafartist.  He approached gallery owner Patric Stillman, who recently held a significant exhibition for the LGBTQIA community at The Studio Door in North Park.  Together, they have planned a national…

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LGBT advocacy groups condemn violence in Charlottesville

Today, President Donald Trump finally “condemned” the violence coming from the white nationalist groups in Charlottesville, Virginia this weekend.  GLAAD responded with a tweet (below) adding in an email ” … it was about three days too late, and it took a PR crisis and universal backlash for the president to even address this issue.”…

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Jill Soloway to receive prestigious LGBTQ Community Award at Point Foundation Los Angeles Gala

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Point Foundation (Point) will honor innovative TV and film writer, director, and producer Jill Soloway with the Point Impact Award at the Point Honors Los Angeles gala Oct. 7. The award is presented to an individual who has made a significant impact on improving the lives of the lesbian, gay, bisexual,…

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Texas and American business leaders call for Gov. Abbott to reject his ‘Special Discrimination Session’ agenda

Massive opposition to Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s “special discrimination session” agenda targeting transgender Texans, including legislation that would bar them from public accommodations in accordance with their gender identity is mounting. This anti-LGBTQ agenda is opposed by the majority of Texans and has been vocally rejected by more than 50 Fortune 500 companies. Estimates show that, if passed, the so-called…

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Covered California urges consumers to shop and compare 2018 health plan rates

Covered California announced its proposed rates for 2018 earlier this month and once again urged consumers to explore their options to find the best deal among companies competing in its individual marketplace. “Covered California’s competitive market means consumers have the power to shop and find the best value,” said Covered California Executive Director Peter V….

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