Latino Victory Project calls on Trump to keep his word on DACA

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – On the fifth anniversary of the implementation of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Cristóbal J. Alex, President of Latino Victory Project as called on President Trump to keep his word by preserving DACA. DACA, which protects certain undocumented youth from deportation,  has benefited nearly 800,000 young people  since the program was…

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Watch: ‘VICE News Tonight’ on Charlottesville coverage (VIDEO)

BROOKLYN, NY — Last night’s episode of VICE News Tonight on HBO was dedicated entirely to the weekend’s events in Charlottesville. Correspondent Elle Reeve spent the weekend in Charlottesville with white supremacist leaders, including Christopher Cantwell, Robert Ray, David Duke and Matthew Heimbach, as well as counter protesters. From the neo-Nazi protests at Emancipation Park to Cantwell’s hideaway outside Virginia, VICE…

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Local San Diego art gallery celebrates National Deaf Awareness Month

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Local visual artist Jon Savage recently set his sights on connecting with other deaf artists across the country using the hashtag #deafartist.  He approached gallery owner Patric Stillman, who recently held a significant exhibition for the LGBTQIA community at The Studio Door in North Park.  Together, they have planned a national…

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LGBT advocacy groups condemn violence in Charlottesville

Today, President Donald Trump finally “condemned” the violence coming from the white nationalist groups in Charlottesville, Virginia this weekend.  GLAAD responded with a tweet (below) adding in an email ” … it was about three days too late, and it took a PR crisis and universal backlash for the president to even address this issue.”…

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Jill Soloway to receive prestigious LGBTQ Community Award at Point Foundation Los Angeles Gala

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Point Foundation (Point) will honor innovative TV and film writer, director, and producer Jill Soloway with the Point Impact Award at the Point Honors Los Angeles gala Oct. 7. The award is presented to an individual who has made a significant impact on improving the lives of the lesbian, gay, bisexual,…

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Covered California urges consumers to shop and compare 2018 health plan rates

Covered California announced its proposed rates for 2018 earlier this month and once again urged consumers to explore their options to find the best deal among companies competing in its individual marketplace. “Covered California’s competitive market means consumers have the power to shop and find the best value,” said Covered California Executive Director Peter V….

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Commentary: Who was ‘Detroit’s’ intended movie audience?

Fifty years ago, this summer an urban rebellion took place. One hundred and fifty-nine riots erupted in African American cities across the country. The civil unrest took place in cities like New York, Atlanta, Chicago, Birmingham, and Boston, to name a few.  The worst riots that summer were in Newark, New Jersey and Detroit, Michigan. The movie…

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EQCA: Anti-LGBTQ statements by Fresno School Board President ‘ill informed’

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Equality California have responded to statements made last week by Fresno Unified School Board of Trustees President Brook Ashjian in which he suggested that a law requiring schools to include information about LGBTQ people in middle and high school health classes might “sway” students to become LGBTQ themselves. Aug. 4, the…

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Nepal hosts Gay Pride Parade demanding equal rights

KATHMANDU — Hundreds of members of Nepal’s gay community marched through Kathmandu on Tuesday, many wearing vibrant costumes and carrying rainbow flags and balloons, in an annual pride parade. The Hindustan Times reported that around 1,500 people took part in the parade, paying tribute to members of the LGBT community who had died in 2017,…

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