The Center has revealed that all three Monsoon restaurants will be participating in the forthcoming Dining Out for Life San Diego. Bombay Exotic Cuisine of India (3960 Fifth Ave), Masala Spices of India (314 Fifth Ave) and Monsoon Fine Cuisine (729 Fourth Ave.) will be joining more than 100 other San Diego restaurants, bars, coffeehouses…
MONTGOMERY, Ala – A new report issued by the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has revealed that the American radical right grew explosively in 2011 swelling the ranks of extremist groups to record levels. The rise, a third consecutive year of growth, was led by a stunning expansion of the antigovernment “Patriot” movement. The SPLC…
VALETTA, Malta – The Maltese government is set to recognize gay couples by law and has stated that its cohabitation bill, first promised 14 years ago, will also legislate for civil partnerships. The Times of Malta reported that a Justice Ministry spokesman said, in reply to questions put in the wake of an opinion piece…
Following the performance of Next Fall Thursday, March 8, the Diversionary Theatre brought together a panel representing different faiths to discuss the issues of faith, religion and belief that were raised in the play and how those touchstones shape our lives. Participating were: Rabbi Laurie Coskey, executive director of the Interfaith Committee for Worker Justice…
Presidential hopeful Rick Santorum has an ally in San Diego Chargers’ quarterback Philip Rivers following his official endorsement of the Republican candidate. Rivers, an Alabama native, praised Santorum for his conservative values including his views on traditional marriage. “I am supporting Rick Santorum for president because of his stance on issues that attack vital Christian…
The White House will observe National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on Wednesday, March 14th at 8:30a.m. EST through a live webcast event. A part of the discussion, participants can expect topics to include intersection of HIV/AIDS, violence against women, and gender related health disparities. Interested participants are encouraged to log onto http://www.whitehouse.gov/live….
A new poll cited Monday by the Republican Party of San Diego County places mayoral hopeful Carl DeMaio at the top of list with a 25 percent lead compared to other Republican candidates. According to the survey, Congressman Bob Filner trails behind DeMaio with a 20 percent share of the vote, while State Assemblyman Nathan…
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 —…
Russian lawmakers passed a ‘gay gag bill’ in St. Petersburg Sunday, introducing new legislation that would prohibit any form of communication related to lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender people. Proponents of the law say it will prohibit “the propaganda of homosexuality and pedophilia among minors,” but LGBT allies and activists say the law is part…
