Today, Oct. 11 is the 27th anniversary of National Coming Out Day. A day we celebrate coming out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) or as an ally. 27 years ago, on the anniversary of the National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights, National Coming Out Day was first observed as a…
Longtime community activist Kurt Cunningham ended his life yesterday. This summer Kurt was a contestant in our 2015 Pride Health Challenge and was one of the finalists. On the day of his death, Kurt had hundreds, if not over a thousand, Facebook posts of condolences, from his friends; all who were heartbroken. This editorial is…
GLAAD has announced the launch of a UK operation as part of its growing global work to accelerate acceptance of the LGBT community. GLAAD UK officially launches this month and will be part of a series of announcements made at the group’s first-ever international board meeting, taking place at the House of Lords in central…
The California Coastal Commission, which oversees seaside developments in the state, has barred SeaWorld from breeding whales at the facility, a ruling that could means the 11 orcas now at the park would be the last, reports CBS News. The ruling could mark the beginning of the end for SeaWorld’s killer whale shows, the park’s…
https://youtu.be/HJkx_-Av4jg With National Coming Out Day just around the corner (Oct.11) YouTube Content Creator Raymond Braun, alongside Aaron and Austin Rhodes, have prepared the ultimate coming out guide offering their best advice and personal experience. Watch above as Raymond and The Rhodes Bros breakdown the coming out process and provide a check-list of all things…
Today, prominent business leaders gathered in Houston, Texas to voice support for the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance (HERO), reports HRC’s Mauren McCarty. Key participants included Ed Wulfe, Chairman and CEO of Wulfe & Co. and Board Member of the Executive Committee of the Greater Houston Partnership; Charles Foster, Chairman of Foster; Gilbert Herrera, former president of…
SACRAMENTO—Seafood markets will be allowed to operate in the public square just like farmers markets, now that Gov. Jerry Brown has signed Assembly Speaker Toni G. Atkins’ Pacific to Plate Act. AB 226 removes red tape, making it easier for shoppers to purchase local seafood. “The massive growth of farmers markets across the state shows…
SAN DIEGO – The Jewish Federation of San Diego County and the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA), invite members of the Jewish community on a unique and historic mission to Israel. See Israel with PRIDE offers a unique opportunity to join members of the Jewish LGBTQ community to experience Israel like never before and…
thursday, oct. 8 Jon Pardi Pardi is a longtime road warrior, a veteran of four-set shows and constant travel, someone who brings a wealth of experience to bear every time he steps in front of a microphone. He has gone on tour with kindred spirit and label mate Eric Church, and earned a slot on…
Today, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) pulled out of the race to be speaker of the House. McCarthy announced his withdrawal during a meeting in which the House Republican Conference was scheduled to pick its candidate for speaker, reports The Huffington Post. The election for the Republican candidate for the next speaker has also been postponed. “If we are…
