WASHINGTON—Today The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights called for the removal of Confederate statues from the U.S. Capitol. “As a nation, we must learn from our past. We need not idolize figures who sought to divide our country and advanced racism,” said Vanita Gupta, president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The New York Times reported today that Steve Bannon, President Trump’s chief strategist is leaving the White House. “White House Chief of Staff John Kelly and Steve Bannon have mutually agreed today would be Steve’s last day,” the White House press secretary, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, said in a statement. “We are grateful…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights’ condemned President Trump’s proposed transgender military ban. In their condemnation, the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights stated, “The President’s mere announcement of a ban on transgender military service harms all Americans by sending a message that fosters and encourages prejudice, inconsistent with our core national…
WASHINGTON — The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, in partnership with the National Education Association (NEA) and the American Counseling Association (ACA), will hold its nationally-acclaimed Time to THRIVE Conference Feb. 16-18 at the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek in Orlando. Toyota will again be a presenting sponsor. In its fifth year, this premier event of…
LOS ANGELES, Calif., – Camp No Counselors is adding yet another fun filled weekend at their Los Angeles location this Fall. In honor of LGBTQ History Month, Camp No Counselors is celebrating their first ever LGBTQ & Friends adult sleep away camp. The all-inclusive, weekend-long experience will commence Columbus Day weekend (October 6-9) with tickets…
LOS ANGELES, Calif.– The stars of VH1’s hit reality-competition series Rupaul’s Drag Race celebrated the show’s historic eight Emmy nominations with an exclusive Q&A at Micky’s West Hollywood last night. Judge Michelle Visage and former contestants Raven, Eureka and Delta talked about the art and craft of drag in a packed room overlooking Santa Monica…
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! Faith is absolute trust in the goodness and care of God, regardless of the situation and…
When a group says it wants to go mainstream, the group needs to worry about their optics and messaging. If a group wants to take part in peaceful assembly and engage in public discourse, then peaceful means they use to disseminate their ideas must match the peaceful ends they seek. The group self-identified as the…
We’re all so real estate savvy these days. Like so many things that have become easier with the advent of web marketing, buying a home is as easy as pie. We can shop to our heart’s content at two in the morning, and get all kinds of data on recent sales, the best neighborhoods, all…
“You’re such a great ally.” After I advocated for an elderly patient and her partner by reminding staff to be sensitive to the unique needs of LGBTQ older adults, my coworker spoke these words to me with genuine appreciation. My reaction surprised me. I was thrown, not knowing how to respond. Did I thank her?…
