LOS ANGELES — In response to Thursday’s announcement by House Speaker Paul Ryan that he intends to target Planned Parenthood funding in his attempt to repeal the Affordable Care Act, Equality California (EQCA) Executive Director Rick Zbur issued the following statement: “Equality California is calling on all members of the LGBT community and our allies to…
Despite recent gains in visibility, more trans people were killed in 2016 than in any other year on record and a long-standing lack of trust in the police means many other crimes in the LGBT community go unreported. But a few pioneering transgender police officers, and their departments, are helping to bridge that divide. VICE News…
https://youtu.be/JeWMTUIq3X8 TORONTO – Popular gay hookup site Squirt.org has found chemsex, also known as Party and Play (PNP) or drug-fueled sex, is prevalent with 30% of survey respondents admitting that they have engaged in the activity. The study, which surveyed 22,248 Squirt.org members, also showed that despite widespread usage of illicit drugs during sex, only about…
SAN DIEGO — Saturday, Jan. 21, thousands will gather to march at the San Diego Women’s March, held in solidarity with the Women’s March On Washington. The march will start with a gathering in front of Civic Center Plaza, at 1200 Third Avenue. Marchers will then proceed on Broadway to Harbor Drive. The march will…
A Memorial Service for Will X. Walters will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 7 at 10 a.m. at the Metropolitan Community Church of San Diego, 2633 Denver Street in San Diego. The service will be conducted by the Rev. Caedmon Grace with remembrances delivered by Christopher S. Morris, Esq., Teddi Scott and Benjamin F. Dillingham III….
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Gov. McAuliffe today issued Executive Order 61, which will advance the cause of equality in Virginia by requiring all future state contractors with the Executive Branch to agree to a non-discrimination policy that includes discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. This action builds on Executive Order Number 1 by extending…
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! Ready or not! 2017 here we are! 2016 is in the history books; and we take…
“Phil Berger, the powerful Republican leader of North Carolina’s Senate, couldn’t stop the debacle,” wrote Jonathan M. Katz for Politico in the article In North Carolina, Some Democrats See Their Grim Future. “A state law that effectively banned legal protections for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people – a law he’d pushed through the statehouse…
We turn our attention this week to Mission Valley, an interesting area in San Diego through which the San Diego River flows, and the site of the first Spanish settlement in California circa 1769. It is known today for its major venue, Qualcomm Stadium, home of the San Diego Chargers since 1967. The fate of…
Local Politician of the Year – Councilmember Georgette Gomez 2016 saw many impressive local election victories. Mayor Faulconer and multiple councilmembers cruised to June wins, County Supervisor Kristin Gaspar beat incumbent Dave Roberts, and former Councilmember Todd Gloria moved to the State Assembly. None seemed as improbable at the outset as Gomez’s rise. In a…
