WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Susan Davis (CA-53) once again signed on as a cosponsor of the Uniting American Families Act (H.R. 519), formerly know as the Permanent Partners Immigration Act. The UAFA would allow U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor a permanent partner for immigration purposes. Under current law only married heterosexuals can be…
SAN DIEGO – Lorena Gonzalez has been endorsed by the Neighborhood Market Association, her campaign announced today. The Neighborhood Market Association (NMA) is a non-profit mutual benefit corporation dedicated to empowering independent retailers throughout California, Nevada, Arizona and the West Coast. Mark Arabo, the CEO of the Neighborhood Market Association, praised Gonzalez for her collaboration…
WASHINGTON – Thirty-seven United States senators, led by Sen. Jeff Merkley, have today sent a letter to President Obama urging him to issue an executive order barring federal contractors from discriminating in hiring on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. Because of a lack of federal protections, it remains legal to fire or…
(CNN) — There are about 20 million new sexually transmitted infections (STIs) each year in the United States, costing some $16 billion in direct medical costs, according to numbers released Wednesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Young people are disproportionately affected, the agency said, with half of all new infections occurring in…
(CNN) — Footage of the beating of a New Jersey teen, who was apparently forced to strip naked before a belt-whipping over a $20 debt, has since garnered the attention of Newark city officials after the online video went viral. “Take everything off right now. You’re moving too slow,” a person yelled during shaky cell…
Today, the White House released the following statement from President Barack Obama on the Senate passage of the Violence Against Women Act: “Today the Senate passed a strong bipartisan bill to reauthorize and strengthen the Violence Against Women Act. This important step shows what we can do when we come together across party lines to…
(CNN) — The Illinois Senate will vote Thursday — Valentine’s Day — on whether to legalize same-sex marriage. Because Democrats have supermajority control of the General Assembly, the measure is expected to be approved. After the Senate vote, the measure would be considered by the House. Gov. Pat Quinn, a Democrat, has indicated he would…
(CNN) — Same-sex marriage in France came one step closer to legality Tuesday, as lawmakers in the lower house of parliament approved a controversial bill that would extend the right to marry and adopt to same-sex couples. The measure was voted through in the National Assembly by 329 in favor to 229 against, with 10…
The First Lady of San Diego makes a video supporting tonight’s Mardi Gras!! Her legion of volunteers will be helping with the charitable event.
SULLIVAN, Ind. – In an astounding display of bigotry some parents, students and clergy in Sullivan, Ind. want a separate high school prom banning gay and lesbian students. WTWO reported that a group of supporters met Sunday at the Sullivan First Christian Church, in Sullivan County, to plan a separate “traditional prom” for Sullivan High…
