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Walker campaign refuses to say whether Scott Walker believes children need to be ‘protected’ from LGBT Americans

Steve Lee, Editor13 mins

WASHINGTON – The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) released the following statement after Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s campaign refused to answer a question from a Washington Post columnist about whether Walker “thought children needed to be protected from gay men.” According to the story, Walker’s spokesperson “did not respond.” HRC’s Director of Policy and Political Affairs JoDee Winterhof released…

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Commentary: The new frontier of LGBT equality — The California State and Federal Judiciary

Steve Lee, Editor026 mins

A diverse judicial branch is one comprised of judges from each diverse category of persons, including lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons.  As the judicial branch of California has recognized, “in order to serve the state of California effectively, the judicial branch should reflect the diversity of the state. The judicial branch must continue efforts…

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Help create safe schools at the GLSEN San Diego Comedy Fundraiser, July 31

Steve Lee, Editor02 mins

SAN DIEGO –The Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network (GLSEN) of San Diego County wants you to know that raising money for a good cause is a laughing matter! Join GLSEN for a night of laughter and help create safe schools for all at their annual Comedy Fundraiser! The hilarity will go down, Friday, July 31…

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St. Paul’s lights up in rainbow colors

Steve Lee, Editor01 mins

Tuesday night, St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral lit up its facade in rainbow colors. In a ceremony overseen by Cathedral Dean, The Very Reverend Penny Bridges and attended by Councilman Todd Gloria, City Commissioner Nicole Murray Ramirez and Pride Executive Director Stephen Whitburn, history was made as St. Paul’s became the first Cathedral in San Diego to…

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Former GSDBA Charitable Foundation scholarship recipient finds success in Washington, D.C.

Steve Lee, Editor02 mins

For the last thirteen years, the GSDBA Charitable Foundation has raised funds to provide college scholarships for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and their allies. The Foundation is one of several organizations that help and mentor LGBT individuals to fully develop their futures. Mark Seymour, 32,  a former two-times recipient of GSDBA Charitable Foundation…

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Senate fails to pass critical protections for LGBT youth

Steve Lee, Editor03 mins

WASHINGTON – Today, in the first major vote on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) equality since the Supreme Court’s Obergefell decision, the Senate failed to pass the Student Non-Discrimination Act (SNDA) – a bill that would prohibit public schools from discriminating against any student on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. The…

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New anti-LGBT group pledges to fight same-sex marriage

Steve Lee, Editor12 mins

DALLAS — A group of anti-LGBT leaders today launched a coalition to fight the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in favor of same-sex marriage. Calling themselves “REAL MARRIAGE: One Man/One Woman For Life,” the group aims to target unnamed businesses and politicians who don’t stand up against LGBT rights. John Wright reported in the Texas Observer…

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Missouri man sentenced to 30 years in prison for recklessly infecting sex partner with HIV

Steve Lee, Editor02 mins

A Missouri man was sentenced Monday to 30 years in prison for recklessly infecting one sex partner with HIV and risking the infection of four others. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported that African American Michael L. Johnson, 23, a former Lindenwood University wrestler was found guilty of five felony charges after testimony that included experts…

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San Diego’s Voices for Children to receive HRC honor for commitment to supporting and serving LGBT youth

Steve Lee, Editor13 mins

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation will recognize the work of Voices for Children, the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for children in San Diego and Riverside counties, during a ceremony Wednesday, July 15 at 11 a.m., at the San Diego LGBT Community Center’s auditorium. California State Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins, (D-San Diego), and Dr….

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