ANAHEIM Calif. — In what can be described as a “primary before the primary,” 350 stewards, local leaders of the National Union of Healthcare Workers, voted Sunday to endorse and direct the politically active union’s energies and resources to back the campaign of Gavin Newsom in the 2018 California governor’s race. The NUHW leaders voted…
Sen. Barbara Boxer once told a group of LGBT activists “I’m your girl!” when lamenting her under use in the No on 8 Campaign. As one of the earliest and fiercest advocates for equality issues across the board, I would be sorry to see her retire, but various whispers and a depleted campaign account suggest…
Tuesday, June 3, is the California gubernatorial primary election. If you hadn’t heard, it’s in large part because the marque state races involve lesser known Republicans running in primaries, all for the chance to fight a decidedly uphill November battle against incumbent Gov. Jerry Brown and Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom. In San Diego’s highest profile…
WASHINGTON – Just 50 days from the start of the Sochi Winter Olympics, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), announces its first contribution to the Russia Freedom Fund (www.russiafreedomfund.org) in the amount of $100,000. The announcement is featured in a video holiday card to the Russian LGBT community, compiling support and solidarity for their cause across…
A federal suit was filed today in Philadelphia to declare unconstitutional the Pennsylvania statute that bans recognition of same-sex marriage legally entered into states that authorize same-sex marriages. The suit raises important constitutional questions that the courts have not addressed, including the impact of full faith and credit clause, which requires states to respect judgment,…
SAN FRANCISCO – GLAAD honored California Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom, Grammy-nominated singer Adam Lambert and the best in entertainment and journalism Saturday night at the 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in San Francisco. Mel B, Guillermo Diaz, Tamala Jones, Jinkx Monsoon, Rex Lee and Laverne Cox were among the special guests. The GLAAD Media Awards…
SAN DIEGO — Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom has endorsed Democrat Lorena Gonzalez’s campaign in the May 21 special election for the 80th Assembly District, her campaign announced today. Newsom has promoted innovation in public service and civic engagement and has led initiatives to benefit environmental quality, job creation and equal rights in California throughout his…
