ACLU opposes HB 2 proposal that would continue discrimination

RALEIGH, N.C. — The American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina released the following statement on H.B. 142, a new legislative proposal to address House Bill 2, North Carolina’s anti-LGBT law. “Lawmakers must reject this disgraceful backroom deal that uses the rights of LGBT people as a bargaining chip,” said Sarah Gillooly, policy director for…

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Lambda Archives of San Diego names Lillian Faderman as inaugural historian in residence

SAN DIEGO –Lambda Archives of San Diego has announced the establishment of a “Historian-in-Residence” program. This honorific title is bestowed upon a prominent or influential historian in the field of LGBTQ historic scholarship at the discretion of Lambda Archives. We are honored to name Dr. Lillian Faderman as our inaugural Historian-in-Residence for the 2017-2019 term….

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LGBTQ advocates call on allies to reject backroom dealing on HB2 discrimination

RALEIGH, N.C. — The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) and Equality North Carolina have urged North Carolina lawmakers to reject a backroom “deal” that would both continue the harms of the discriminatory HB2 law and push the possibility of full repeal further out of reach. The most recent proposal would specifically prohibit cities from passing protections…

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Sens. Lara and Atkins release key details on Healthy California Act

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Today Sens. Ricardo Lara (D-Bell Gardens) and Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) released details about their landmark Healthy California Act (Senate Bill 562) to create universal health coverage for every California resident. The Healthy California Act will cover all California residents with comprehensive care for all services. Every Californian will have one…

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