Susan Davis adds support to bill to boost funding for medical research

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Susan Davis (D-San Diego) voted for the 21st Century Cures Act (H.R. 6) to provide nearly $9 billion in mandatory funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to encourage biomedical innovation and research into new treatments and cures.  The House approved H.R. 6 on a strong bipartisan vote of 344-77. “Medical…

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Portraits of AIDS research pioneer Mathilde Krim join the National Portrait Gallery’s collection

The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery added two portraits of AIDS research pioneer Dr. Mathilde Krim to its collection. The Portrait Gallery’s collection represents the story and identity of America through the art of portraiture, and these new acquisitions enable the museum to represent a leading figure in the effort to treat and prevent the spread…

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Sen. Rubio demonstrates intent to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges

WASHINGTON – Sen. Marco Rubio has made headlines in recent days for saying he opposes a constitutional amendment that would allow states to re-ban marriage equality. But he’s made clear that rather than use a constitutional amendment, he’s willing to change the makeup of the court to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges. “Sen. Rubio’s game of…

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GWU annual LGBT Health Forum to examine transgender health and rights

The last few years have seen increasing public awareness about transgender people, including  the inclusion of transgender characters in television and movie roles and with well-known figures from popular culture coming out as transgender, most notably Caitlyn Jenner. The George Washington University (GWU) will hold its annual LGBT Health Forum, which will focus this year…

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In wake of SCOTUS ruling, HRC releases map showing how many states still lack clear non-discrimination protections

WASHINGTON – Following the Supreme Court’s ruling in Obergefell v Hodges, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) today released a new map explaining the need for non-discrimination laws protecting LGBT people at the federal level. The map shows that the Supreme Court’s ruling has brought marriage equality to a number of states that still lack clear,…

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Overcoming LGBTQ youth homelessness in The South (VIDEO)

Watch as YouTube content creator Raymond Braun shares the touching story of Ryan Peterson, a former addict that had been displaced at the age of 16 and forced to live on the streets. Raymond met Ryan during GLAAD’s Southern Stories Tour where he captured personal stories from LGBT Southerners that have experienced the culture gap…

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Calamus Foundation awards SAGE $1 million to expand its national LGBT Elder Housing Initiative

NEW YORK — Making a major investment to advance anti-discrimination protections for the growing number of older LGBT Americans, The Calamus Foundation of New York has awarded SAGE (Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders) $1 million to expand its national LGBT Elder Housing Initiative, launched in early 2015 to combat widespread discrimination against LGBT older…

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San Diego LGBT Weekly 2015 Pride Guide available now

Hot off the press, the San Diego LGBT Weekly 2015 Pride Guide is available now. With its distinctive cover showing the Rainbow flag flying from the California Tower in Balboa Park to celebrate the Supreme Court ruling on marriage equality, the Pride Guide is your handy sized reference for all things Pride. With club events,…

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San Diego LGBT Pride military contingent to hold information session for the 41st annual Pride parade

San Diego LGBT Pride will hold an information session for the 2015 Military Contingent at the San Diego LGBT Center, Friday, July 10 at 7:30 p.m., in preparation for the 41st Annual San Diego LGBT Pride Parade, “Liberty and Justice For All.” San Diego LGBT Pride continues the proud tradition of recognizing and welcoming members…

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