Chris Hughes announced he has purchased a majority share of The New Republic Friday, becoming the publication’s publisher and editor-in-chief – all at the tender age of 28. Hughes was the former social media advisor to then-Sen. Barack Obama in 2008, and a co-founder of Facebook. The gay entrepreneur confirmed his interest and purchase in…
Anti-gay group One Million Moms (OMM) has announced that it has abandoned its call for daytime talk show host Ellen DeGeneres to be fired as J.C. Penney’s new spokesperson. OMM is a project of the American Family Association, an organization the Southern Poverty Law Center designates as a hate group. In an interview with Christian…
Apply for the Young Professionals Council Academy – March 16 Deadline The Center ‘s Young Professionals Council (YPC) is a program for young professionals, ages 21-40, designed to provide opportunities for conversations with LGBT and allied social justice leaders, networking with like-minded peers and having a great time. The YPC Academy offers leadership training for…
Some of the largest organizations in the United States are speaking out against North Carolina’s Amendment One—a discriminatory measure against same-sex marriage that will appear on the state’s May 8, 2012 ballot. Cathy Bessant, Global Technology & Operations Executive at Bank of America – one of the many financial institutions headquartered in North Carolina —…
Shawn Loftis, a director and actor in a series of gay porn films, will be allowed to return to the classroom after the Florida-based teacher was fired for his role in x-rated movies. The actor/director, also known on film as Collin O’Neal, will be allowed to resume teaching in addition to applying as a permanent…
Spring is upon us and love is in the air! But, before you offer your sweetie your heart and your ring (or accept the same), make sure to keep in mind the California laws governing the exchange of the shiny circular bands symbolizing your commitment. Generally, the engagement ring belongs to the proposer, not the…
In the pursuit of internet safety, the San Diego Police Foundation is inviting all parents, guardians, teachers, and child advocates to attend an online safety seminar on Mar. 14 at John Muir K-12 Magnet School in San Diego. This free community program informs parents about keeping their children safe from cyberbullying, phishing and online predators….
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) called on Mitt Romney Friday to fire his National Finance Chair Frank Vandersloot who has a long history of anti-LGBT extremism, and the organization needs the help of LGBT Americans to petition for his removal. Glenn Greenwald details VanderSloot’s radical positions and points out how Mitt Romney has been the…
Former Growing Pains star and evangelist Kirk Cameron is responding to backlash he received in wake of his anti-gay, anti-lesbian remarks of homosexuality being “unnatural” and “ultimately destructive” following his interview with Piers Morgan Friday. The fallen TV idol issued a written statement to ABC News in which he says it’s his mission to love…
The SD Hoops Closing Party in San Diego will take place on Mar. 14 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at Pecs. The organization will have free food for the players as well as MillerCoors drink specials. All players in attendance will receive a raffle ticket which may earn them a prize in our drawing. Awards…
