“It’s finally here and I couldn’t be more excited,” author Jake Biondi said of his sixth Boystown book, which he released on December 12. “The fans’ wait is over and they can now discover what happened to their favorite Boystown characters whose lives were hanging in the balance at the end of the fifth book.”…
SACRAMENTO – California State Treasurer John Chiang is taking the lead in urging Obama Administration officials to rewrite regulations that could prevent people with disabilities from participating in a new savings program and still qualify for federal housing assistance. Earlier this week, Chiang and the treasurers of Nevada, Illinois, Rhode Island and Alaska wrote a joint letter…
Today, LGBTQ advocacy groups applauded President Obama’s appointment of Assistant Secretary of Education for Civil Rights Catherine E. Lhamon and attorney Debo P. Adegbile to six-year terms on the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. The bipartisan, independent Commission on Civil Rights is charged with advising the development of civil rights policy and enhancing enforcement of…
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! In the Christian tradition, we are in the Season of Advent which is part of the…
thursday, dec. 15 John Caparulo Cleveland’s favorite son, John Caparulo, is a nearly 20-year veteran of stand-up, achieving national recognition on Chelsea Handler’s much-missed E! show, Chelsea Lately. Cap has also made numerous appearances on late night, such as The Tonight Show and Jimmy Kimmel Live, and was featured on national stand-up tours like Blue…
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Thanks to a strong increase in demand, Covered California is giving consumers more time to sign up for health coverage that will start on Jan. 1. Over the past two days, Covered California has seen nearly double the number of new consumers enroll compared to the same two days last year. More…
Today, a group of San Diego small business owners will stand up to the hateful rhetoric surrounding the presidential election by posting signs declaring that “All Are Welcome Here” and “Hate Has No Business Here.” In three popular shopping and restaurant districts, small business leaders will walk door to door encouraging other shops to display…
Suspended Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore has made a last-ditch appeal to the Alabama Court of the Judiciary to restore his salary and ability to participate in legal decisions. In September, the Alabama Court of the Judiciary suspended Moore from the bench for the remainder of his term, due to his unethical and extralegal actions…
Wednesday, Judge Todd Hernandez of the 19th Judicial District Court struck down Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards’ executive order protecting LGBTQ state workers and contractors from discrimination. Judge Hernandez delivered the ruling as the result of a dispute between Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry, a Republican, and the Democratic governor, reported The Washington Blade. “The court…
NEW YORK – U.S. middle and high schools remain hostile environments for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQ) students, according to GLSEN’s National School Climate Survey. However, the report, which documents school climate, its effects on student outcomes and the availability and benefits of school-based supports for LGBTQ students, also shows significant signs…
