Australian PM agrees to legislate if public approves same-sex marriage in vote

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has agreed to pass legislation to legalize same-sex marriage, if the public votes in favor in a plebiscite, reports Pink News. Abbott, an opponent on same-sex marriage, refused to give members of parliament (MP) a free vote on the issue, but has agreed to hold a plebiscite or referendum after…

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HRC: Vatican decision to deny transgender people as Godparents sends harmful message

Last week, the Vatican ruled that transgender people are not entitled to be godparents, out of fear that “this person does not possess the requirement of leading a life according to the faith.” The Vatican’s Congregation of Doctrine and Faith’s discriminatory decision prevents a child from receiving the guidance and spiritual support of loving godparents,…

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Come to the Masquerade!

Friday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. The San Diego LGBT Community Center is hosting a magical evening of mysterious characters, celebration and intrigue at Brick/828 Events in Liberty Station.  Some 300-350 guests are expected and the event will include cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, live entertainment and plenty of intrigue and surprises. Costumes are enthusiastically encouraged but…

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Atkins announces Rendon to become 70th Assembly speaker in 2016

SACRAMENTO—Assembly Speaker Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) has announced that the Assembly Democratic Caucus has selected Assemblymember Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood) to become the 70th Speaker of the Assembly. The leadership change will occur after a floor vote in January and a transition period to be determined by the Speaker and the Speaker-elect. “With the crush…

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