OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Washington Supreme Court today ruled that a florist in Richland violated the state’s anti-discrimination law when she denied service to a same-sex couple for their wedding. Curt Freed and Robert Ingersoll were refused service by Arlene’s Flowers because they are gay. The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Washington…
WASHINGTON, D.C., — In a comprehensive report released today, Alliance for Justice reviews the career and rulings of U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Neil Gorsuch and concludes that “on the merits, Judge Gorsuch is not qualified to serve on the Supreme Court.” The report relies on an extensive review of Judge Gorsuch’s record both before…
WASHINGTON, D.C., — Rep. Takano (D-Calif.) joined leaders of Pride at Work, Equality Federation, and Wyoming Equality today to hold a press conference opposing Andrew Puzder for Labor Secretary. Puzder faces a broad and growing opposition, including prominent Republican Sens. Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) and Susan Collins (Maine), as his anti-worker, anti-LGBTQ record comes to light….
SAN DIEGO, Calif., – San Diego small business owners are significantly more confident about the national economy this year, according to results from the Union Bank annual Small Business Economic Survey released today. The 18th annual survey also found that hiring is on the rise, with San Diego small business owners increasingly planning to hire…
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Yesterday, after years of hard work and courageous advocacy from the local LGBTQ residents, businesses owners, faith voices and community leaders, the Jacksonville City Council voted to ban discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity and expression by a 12 to 6 vote. This update modernizes the existing city ordinance…
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A new survey from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that California’s uninsured rate has fallen to a new record low of 7.1 percent, which is significantly lower than the 17 percent the CDC found in 2013. “Covered California is proud to be part of the effort that is…
SACRAMENTO, Calif. —Sen. Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) announced today that she has introduced SB 310, legislation that establishes the right of people incarcerated in state prisons and county jails to access the court to obtain a name or gender change. Currently, people incarcerated in state prisons seeking a court order for a name change…
LA JOLLA, Calif. – Due to overwhelming demand, La Jolla Playhouse is adding a seventh week of performances for Disney’s Freaky Friday. The show will extend its run through March 19. This is the second and final extension as this production must travel to engagements in Cleveland and Houston. Hailed by The Washington Post as…
NEW YORK, Feb. 14, 2017 — The Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) announced today that a special collection of 25 photographs donated by renowned photographers, estates, and collectors will be featured as part of Christie’s April 2017 Photography Sale April 6. This special sale helps to commemorate the Foundation’s 25th year, and all proceeds from…
LOS ANGELES — Nearly half of the nation’s undergraduate students are enrolled at community colleges, which are an increasingly important springboard for advancing to a bachelor’s degree. To help LGBTQ students transfer to a four-year degree program, Point Foundation (Point) welcomes applications for its Community College Scholarship. Students selected for the program will receive up to…
