Congressman Bob Filner (D-California) has joined with several prominent LGBT civil rights leaders from San Diego and across the country, calling on the US Navy to name “ … the next appropriate ship after Harvey Milk.” The late civil rights icon, Harvey Milk was a Navy veteran who began his service during the Korean War….
Two of the most significant and societally challenging causes of the 21st Century are the environmental and LGBT civil rights movements. Rather than unfolding in isolation from each other – and in spite of their first appearances as completely unrelated – the two movements frequently overlap; share resources and leaders; and even stand in sharp…
Some people think that I am not a supporter of Carl DeMaio. The truth is that I cannot stomach those who put their personal career above the well-being of our community. DeMaio recently stated that he is not running on social issues; this is evidenced by his fundraiser hosted by former mayor of San Diego,…
WASHINGTON, DC – The White House will honor Elena Chang and Suma Reddy Thursday as two of nine Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) leaders and organizations that are Champions of Change. The two honorees are from the Asian Pride Project (APP) and were chosen as part of the White House Initiative on AAPIs “What’s…
Many, if not most leaders in the American labor movement started life with humble beginnings; and it was often their upbringings that motivated and propelled them to fight for the rights of the working man, woman and child. Along the way, labor’s best and brightest found themselves flanked by equally fine leaders from the LGBT-equality…
Another LGBT victory is being celebrated in New Hampshire after the state’s House refused to overturn marriage equality Wednesday by a 211-116 winning vote. Marriage Equality USA has applauded the state for its commitment to uphold human rights as it applies to all New Hampshire residents regardless of sexual orientation. “New Hampshire lived up to…
The Anoka-Hennepin School District settled a federal civil rights investigation Monday stemming from a lawsuit filed last summer, closing a long legal battle in the district’s anti-discrimination policies for students who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender. Following the district’s pledge to improve the treatment of LGBT students, the White House released a proposed consent…
George Clooney may be the Sexiest Man Alive, but that doesn’t stop The Descendants star from debunking gay rumors that pop up now and again. The Oscar-winner talks to The Advocate this week about gay gossip, standing firm on his position that he doesn’t care if people think he is gay. “Who does it hurt…
A few years ago, I came to the realization that trans people are considered ‘super-gays’ by the religious right. For example, Dr. Sander Breiner, in his National Association for Research and Therapy of Homosexuality (NARTH) article entitled TranssexualityExplained stated the following: “There are a significant number of male homosexuals who would like to be a…
WASHINGTON – A robust coalition made up of civil rights, labor, progressive, faith, student, health, legal, women’s and LGBT organizations have announced support of the Respect for Marriage Act – the bill to repeal the discriminatory so-called Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) that withholds federal protections and respect for legally married gay and lesbian couples….
