San Diegans: This is so embarrassing…
These are beyond basic questions? Can you imagine if I asked about why we got marriage equality last week?
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Navy and Marine Corps raise level of authority required to discharge transgender Sailors and Marines
WASHINGTON – Thursday, the American Military Partner Association (AMPA), the nation’s largest organization of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) military families, responded to the news that the Secretary of the Navy has raised the level of authority required to discharge transgender Sailors and Marines. According to the memorandum dated July, 1, 2015, “Separations initiated…
Commentary: July 4 — Jesse Helms Freedom Day
On the day GOP Senator Jesse Helms died, July 4, 2008, America celebrated with fireworks. As a longtime target of the senator’s hate tactics, I bought drinks for friends in San Francisco’s Castro. My hate mail from Helms’s followers has diminished some over the years. After more than 20 years, the anonymous letters and “No…
Mayor Faulconer, Councilmember Gloria to hoist first-ever Pride flags at City Hall
Celebrating diversity and inclusiveness in the heart of San Diego City Hall, Mayor Kevin Faulconer and Councilmember Todd Gloria will join San Diego LGBT Pride to raise the first Pride flags at City Hall, Tuesday, July 7 at 12 p.m. to commemorate the day as San Diego LGBT Pride Day and celebrate the 41st anniversary…
AIDS Walk Team Leader Workshops begin July 9
Teams are now forming for AIDS Walk & Run San Diego. The Center invites all current team leaders, and anyone interested in forming a team, to attend their upcoming Team Leader Workshops to get inspired and receive the latest organizing information to bolster your efforts. Upcoming workshops will take place at The Center, 3909 Centre…
Getaway driver in Hillcrest robbery sentenced to one year in jail, then released
The getaway driver in 11 robberies and attempted holdups in Hillcrest, Ocean Beach, Golden Hill and elsewhere was sentenced July 1 to one year in jail. Benjamin Hernandez, 24, of National City, was released because his jail credits totaled 1,028 days as he received credit for good behavior while in jail since his arrest nearly…
Equality California endorses Todd Gloria and Chris Ward
LOS ANGELES – Equality California announced Wednsday that it will endorse San Diego City Councilmember Todd Gloria for California Assembly District 78, José Cisneros for re-election as San Francisco treasurer and Chris Ward to replace Gloria as councilmember for San Diego City Council District 3. EQCA ma kes early endorsements of exceptional LGBT candidates in…
The advantage that dare not speak its name
The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn state bans on same-sex marriage spawned vigorous commentary on both sides. It also launched another round of analysis into how support for marriage equality grew so much faster than other civil rights movements. Most focus on the importance of coming out, personal conversations, the power of social media and…
HRC’s ‘Time to THRIVE’ 2016 conference supporting LGBTQ youth to be held in Dallas
WASHINGTON – The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, in partnership with the National Education Association (NEA) and the American Counseling Association (ACA), has announced that it will be holding its nationally-acclaimed Time to THRIVE conference for educators and youth-serving professionals at the Marriott Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center outside Dallas from February 12 –…