SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California State Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher (D- San Diego) and State Controller Betty Yee announced Thursday their effort to allow victims of human trafficking to be compensated by the state crime victims fund for the income they lost and for other damages that resulted while they were enslaved. “Whether they are forced to…
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The San Diego Human Dignity Foundation (SDHDF) today announced the date for the 3rd Annual Aston-Brooks Gala for Saturday, April 29, 2017 at 6 p.m. at the Hilton San Diego Resort and Spa. This vibrant fundraiser is a black-tie event where guests will enjoy a hosted cocktail reception, silent auction, dinner,…
WASHINGTON, D.C., — Thursday, the National LGBTQ Task Force Action Fund joined lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) advocates and immigrant rights activists taking part in “A Day Without Immigrants” actions taking place all across the country. In Washington, D.C., advocates marched to the White House to call on the Trump Administration to stop…
In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers from the University of Washington’s School of Social Work have released new findings this month on the health and aging of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender older adults in the U.S. Approximately 2.7 million adults age 50 and older self-identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. This number is expected…
NEW MEXICO — Thursday, the New Mexico Senate passed SB 121, legislation that would protect LGBTQ youth in the state from the practice of “conversion therapy.” “Conversion therapy,” sometimes referred to as “sexual orientation change efforts” or “reparative therapy,” encompasses a range of practices that seek to change an individual’s sexual orientation or gender identity…
HEADSPACE 2017 from Jake Graf on Vimeo. LONDON, U.K., – Tuesday, award-winning trans film director, Jake Graf, released the short film, Headspace online and in four days the film has received 1.2 million views, and overwhelming support from the trans and queer community. Written and directed by Graf, Headspace gives a rare and intimate glimpse…
As part the University of California San Diego’s continued outreach efforts to high schools across San Diego and the state, staff and leadership from campus including Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Juan González will travel to Madison High Feb. 21 and Chula Vista High Feb. 23 to deliver the message that a UC education is…
As a progressive Christian, I believe there are many names for God and many ways to a loving God; this article reflects one of those ways. Take from here what works for you. Celebrate life with joy and peace! I don’t suppose that it comes as any surprise that I as a pastor would say,…
Last September, I moved into a house with a small yard. With a yard, I began work on what I’m calling our Victory Garden (“Victory Garden” being the old WWII term for home vegetable gardens). As I’ve said before, I don’t want to get lost in the day-to-day goings on of the news cycles, and…
Why is approval important and valuable? The Federal Housing Authority, commonly known as the FHA, does not issue mortgages, contrary to popular opinion. They do provide mortgage insurance to lenders on behalf of qualified applicants and as such, are important players when it comes to the availability of mortgages. It is estimated that approx. 60…
