Putting a face to the San Diego ‘Race for Autism’ 2014

This weekend, March 22, marks the 10th anniversary of the San Diego Race for Autism. All of the proceeds from the race stay locally in San Diego benefiting programs that help those with autism along with outreach and education initiatives to classrooms. The race is put on by the National Foundation for Autism Research (NFAR)…

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Vice President Biden to deliver keynote address at HRC’s L.A. dinner

Vice President Joe Biden will deliver the keynote address at the HRC’s Los Angeles Dinner  Saturday, March 22. Vice President Biden will be joined by Dr. Jill Biden.  “Vice President Biden has been a champion of civil rights for his entire career, from his leadership on the Violence Against Women Act to his strong support…

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Anti-LGBT conference continues close ties to Putin despite mounting international tensions

The World Congress of Families is moving full speed ahead with plans to hold an international anti-LGBT conference at the Kremlin in Moscow this fall, despite the growing international crisis in Ukraine and the withdrawal of key conference partner Concerned Women for America over concerns that holding the conference would give the appearance of “giving…

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DCCC launches online game targeting Republican candidates opposed to Obama’s Healthcare Act

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) has launched a new ad campaign targeting Republican candidates opposed to the American Healthcare Act. The San Diego campaign targets Carl DeMaio, under the headline: DCCC Launches New Campaign: ‘Sick n’ Broke: The Game Carl DeMaio is Playing with Your Health’ From the DCCC press release: As Carl DeMaio continues his efforts to stack…

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Habitat for Humanity of Washington, D.C. to hold first-ever Rainbow Build event

WASHINGTON,  — This May, Habitat for Humanity of Washington, D.C. (DC Habitat) will hold its first ever Rainbow Build event. The goal of Rainbow Build is to raise awareness for the cause of affordable housing, particularly as it relates to LGBTQ and other social justice issues, and to team up with a diverse array of LGBTQ…

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Last chance to get your tickets to ‘Chicana Lesbians: The Girls Our Mothers Still Warn Us About’!

Only 2 days left to get your tickets to Chicana Lesbians: The Girls Our Mothers Still Warn Us About! Two incredible Chicana lesbian novelists, Carla Trujillo and Felicia Luna Lemus, come together in an intergenerational dialogue that highlights Chicana lesbian contributions to arts and literature. Get your tickets here today! When: Friday, March 21st (7:00-9:00pm)…

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