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New platform launched for Christians to speak out in favor of LGBT equality (VIDEO)

Steve Lee, Editor13 years ago03 mins

BURLINGTON, Vt.– The NALT Christians Project (NotAllLikeThat.org) has been launched, giving Christians everywhere an opportunity to rise up and proclaim their unconditional love and support for their gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender friends and family members. This new movement, inspired by Dan Savage’s “It Gets Better” project, encourages LGBT-affirming Christians to upload videos that unapologetically express their full…

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MCRD announces 12th annual ‘Bootcamp Challenge’

Steve Lee, Editor13 years ago13 years ago02 mins

SAN DIEGO — The Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) has set Saturday, Sept. 28 for its 2013 Bootcamp Challenge, a popular and competitive athletic event taking place annually during San Diego’s Fleet Week. The three mile run is part obstacle course, featuring the very same physical challenges that Marines Corps Recruits encounter during their training. In addition,…

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Faulconer to run for mayor

Steve Lee, Editor13 years ago01 mins

Today, City Councilman Kevin Faulconer announced he would be running for mayor. At news conference on Harbor Island Faulconer said, “Today I announce my candidacy for mayor of San Diego. Together, we will restore integrity to City Hall. Together, we will put an end to the dysfunction and get the city working again for the taxpayers of…

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Lambda Literary Awards adds new LGBT graphic novels category for 2013 submissions

Steve Lee, Editor13 years ago02 mins

The Lambda Literary Foundation (LLF) has announced the opening of book submissions and revised submission guidelines for the Lambda Literary Awards, celebrating the best in lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender literature. Books submitted for consideration of this Lammys cycle must be published between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2013. Entering their 26th year, the Lammy Awards…

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Gloria: ‘I‘m not running for mayor’

Steve Lee, Editor13 years ago13 years ago02 mins

San Diego City Council President and interim Mayor Todd Gloria has announced he will not run in the upcoming mayoral race. Gloria released the following statement early Tuesday afternoon: “I have decided not to run for mayor of San Diego at this time. In the few days since I assumed the duties of mayor, it…

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DeMaio and Roberts will not run for mayor

Steve Lee, Editor13 years ago01 mins

Former San Diego City Councilman Carl DeMaio announced today that he will not run for mayor of San Diego. Saying his focus is on his agenda of reforming government, not a particular office, DeMaio confirmed that he will continue with his challenge of Rep. Scott Peters (D-San Diego) in a congressional race next year. Supervisor…

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Boxer, Murphy, Shaheen, McCain urge focus on Russia’s human rights crackdown at G-20 Summit

Steve Lee, Editor13 years ago13 years ago06 mins

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Christopher Murphy (D-CT), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), and John McCain (R-AZ), all members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, have sent a letter to President Obama urging him to use his upcoming trip to the G-20 Leaders’ Summit in St. Petersburg, Russia, as an opportunity to call attention to the…

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Australian prime minister’s passionate defense of same-sex marriage (VIDEO)

Steve Lee, Editor13 years ago01 mins

http://youtu.be/v89vo3AHUkw In a televised Q&A session Monday in advance of upcoming Australian elections, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd made a clear and passionate defense of his support for marriage equality. Watch the video

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Military same-sex spouses eligible for benefits today

Steve Lee, Editor13 years ago12 mins

Today the same-sex spouses of military service members become eligible to receive a range of federal benefits, thanks to a Department of Defense policy change that was announced last month implementing the U.S. Supreme Court ruling striking down a key provision of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). Starting today, spousal and family benefits will…

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And the beat goes on …

LGBT Weekly13 years ago13 years ago03 mins

Who is counseling Carl DeMaio? DeMaio reportedly took a lie detector test to prove he was not masturbating in the City Council men’s room; his accuser is state Sen. Ben Hueso. Why would DeMaio take a lie detector test? Has San Diego politics just become an extended Jerry Springer or Maury Povich show? First, lie…

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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

New platform launched for Christians to speak out in favor of LGBT equality (VIDEO)

MCRD announces 12th annual ‘Bootcamp Challenge’

Faulconer to run for mayor

Lambda Literary Awards adds new LGBT graphic novels category for 2013 submissions

Gloria: ‘I‘m not running for mayor’

DeMaio and Roberts will not run for mayor

Boxer, Murphy, Shaheen, McCain urge focus on Russia’s human rights crackdown at G-20 Summit

Australian prime minister’s passionate defense of same-sex marriage (VIDEO)

Military same-sex spouses eligible for benefits today

And the beat goes on …