Union Bank and KPBS honor local heroes during LGBT Pride month

SAN DIEGO – In celebration of LGBT Pride Month and as part of its ongoing commitment to inclusion, diversity and responsible banking, Union Bank has partnered with KPBS to honor two inspiring local heroes. The 2016 LGBT Pride Month honorees are: Jonathan Bailey, volunteer and event co-chair, Mama’s Kitchen; and Mattheus E. Stephens, attorney, Progressive…

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Meet Alexander Goude: One of the most famous people you probably have never heard of

The whole thing sounds weirdly Jean Paul Sartre-esque. Alex Goude, the host of France’s Got Talent and a staple of French media, seeks out newer creative ground in a foreign country only to find that he has to reintroduce himself to people who have no idea, initially, of who he is. His fame is meaningless….

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Opportunity remains for thousands to enroll in health coverage through Covered California

Although Covered California’s third open-enrollment period ended Jan. 31, the door is not closed to uninsured Californians who have experienced life-changing events like having a baby, losing health insurance that had been provided by their job or moving a long distance. It’s Covered California’s special-enrollment period, a time when eligible consumers can sign up for…

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Department of the Interior releases Pride Month video

The U.S. Department of the Interior has released a Pride Video that salutes all LGBT Americans and encourages all to get outdoors and find our park! Announcing the video on Facebook, the Department stated: “This ‪#‎PrideMonth‬, we recognize important LGBT historical sites and our continued work toward equality. Celebrate diversity on public lands: Get outside, find your…

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President Obama hosts his eighth LGBT Pride reception: ‘There’s a lot to be proud of today’

LGBT activists gathered at the White House Thursday for President Obama’s eighth Pride reception. In remarks given by the president at the reception he talked about his administration’s efforts to expand rights to LGBT Americans. “Every brave American who came out and spoke out, especially when it was tough.  Because of them, because of all…

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