This Week

Transgender Law Center and Equality California Institute launch coalition to educate public on transgender issues

Steve Lee, Editor11 years ago11 years ago03 mins

LOS ANGELES AND OAKLAND — Transgender Law Center and Equality California Institute are launching a coalition to implement a statewide public education campaign to combat widespread public misunderstanding about transgender and gender nonconforming people and the issues they face. The coalition will include other LGBT and civil rights organizations as well as groups serving communities…

Live And Let Live Alano Club celebrates 32 years of LGBT recovery

LGBT Weekly11 years ago11 years ago03 mins

On a recent Saturday night in San Diego’s University Heights neighborhood Tondelay O., a 6-foot-tall drag queen was dressed to the nines. But she wasn’t costumed to perform on stage – nor was she or any of her half-dozen or so sisters-in-drag decked out for a party. Tondelay and her pals, not to mention about…

Nancy Maclean wins Lovedy Gilbert Award at MCC

LGBT Weekly11 years ago11 years ago03 mins

Nancy Maclean won this year’s Lovedy Gilbert Award from the Metropolitan Community Church in San Diego that is presented to a female congregant who demonstrates love and acceptance for all. “You are my home. You are my family,” said Maclean just after Senior Pastor Dan Koeshall announced her as the 2015 winner. The straight woman…

Meth impaired woman ordered to trial in bicyclists’ crash on Fiesta Island

LGBT Weekly11 years ago11 years ago03 mins

A judge ordered Theresa Lynn Owens May 21 to stand trial on charges she struck six bicyclists on Fiesta Island while driving the wrong way while she was under the influence of methamphetamine. Many victims told San Diego Superior Court Judge Jeff Fraser about the suddenness of the Aug. 12, 2014, accident when Owens’ green…

Frank Kameny to be honored with induction in Labor Hall of Honor

Steve Lee, Editor11 years ago11 years ago03 mins

WASHINGTON – Frank Kameny, who for decades fought to end discrimination in the federal workplace, will be honored by the U.S. Department of Labor in June with an induction to its Hall of Honor. Kameny’s legacy as a civil rights leader has made a monumental difference in improving the lives of all workers all across…

Gene-based therapy company fights HIV/AIDS with $15 million financing

Steve Lee, Editor11 years ago11 years ago03 mins

TUCSON, Ariz. – Calimmune Inc., a clinical-stage gene therapy company, has successfully completed its $15 million Series B financing round, led by a large pharmaceutical company. Alexandria Venture Investments also joined with existing investors including RA Capital Healthcare Fund LP and Translational Accelerator LLC. Proceeds will be used to progress the company’s ongoing HIV/AIDS clinical…

Largest county in Arkansas passes employment protections for county workers

Steve Lee, Editor11 years ago02 mins

LITTLE ROCK— Tuesday, Pulaski County, the largest county in Arkansas, passed non-discrimination protections that will protect county employees in the workplace. By a vote of 10-5, members of the Pulaski County Quorum Court enacted essential workplace protections that will prohibit discrimination against county employees based on sexual orientation and gender identity, as well as political…

Rick Santorum to announce presidential bid

Steve Lee, Editor11 years ago11 years ago01 mins

Rick Santorum is set to announce his bid for the Republican presidential nomination this afternoon in Cabot, Pa. This will be the second time the former senator from Pennsylvania has sought the presidential nomination. Santorum will announce his presidential bid on ABC News with George Stephanopolous. Santorum is a long-time opponent of marriage equality and…

Two Maryland LGBT equality bills to become enacted without governor’s signature

Steve Lee, Editor11 years ago01 mins

June 3, two vital bills will go into effect in Maryland, further expanding the rights and protections of its LGBT community, writes Maureen McCarty on the HRC Blog. Gov. Larry Hogan has said that he will neither sign nor veto these bills, meaning that they become law through a “pocket pass.” The first, SB 743/HB…

Watch Ireland say YES to same-sex marriage

Steve Lee, Editor11 years ago01 mins

This weekend, Ireland made history as the first country in the world to pass marriage equality through a national referendum, and the 21st country to decide to afford same-sex couples full marriage rights. HRC’s Ty Cobb joined YouTube stars Raymond Braun & Riyadh K. on the ground to watch Ireland say “yes” to same-sex marriage. Watch the…

HRC releases 2018 Buyer’s Guide just in time for holiday shopping season

LGBT Congressional Staff Association joins call for action to address sexual harassment

Jeff Sessions joins anti-LGBTQ Heritage Foundation in a closed door meeting

Fourth annual Truth Awards to honor and recognize African Americans in the LGBTQ community

Sen. Toni Atkins to become first woman to lead California Senate

HRC joins allies to demand a clean DREAM Act

Sen. Tammy Baldwin honored with Jose Julio Sarria Civil Rights Award

The Studio Door’s latest exhibition to focus on local emerging and professional artists

Civil and Human Rights Coalition speaks out on US failure to address misconduct by law enforcement officers

Australian Parliament legalizes marriage equality

Transgender Law Center and Equality California Institute launch coalition to educate public on transgender issues

Live And Let Live Alano Club celebrates 32 years of LGBT recovery

Nancy Maclean wins Lovedy Gilbert Award at MCC

Meth impaired woman ordered to trial in bicyclists’ crash on Fiesta Island

Frank Kameny to be honored with induction in Labor Hall of Honor

Gene-based therapy company fights HIV/AIDS with $15 million financing

Largest county in Arkansas passes employment protections for county workers

Rick Santorum to announce presidential bid

Two Maryland LGBT equality bills to become enacted without governor’s signature

Watch Ireland say YES to same-sex marriage