LGBT rights groups have expressed “deep disappointment” over recent comments made by Mormon Apostle L. Tom Perry disparaging LGBT families and children as “counterfeit.” Speaking at the LDS church’s Annual General Conference over the weekend Perry said, “We want our voice to be heard against all of the counterfeit and alternative lifestyles that try to…
At your house, the door’s always open. You love having a big group around your table any time; in fact, the more, the merrier. Family and friends never hesitate to stop by because you’ll make room for them no matter what. They’re always welcome. They know that. The door’s always open, but it’s also closed….
WASHINGTON – The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) has announced today that Jeff Krehely is joining the organization as the chief foundation officer. Krehely currently serves as the vice president of the LGBT Research & Communications Project at the Center for American Progress. In his new role at HRC, Krehely will oversee all of the HRC…
WASHINGTON – Ahead of tonight’s presidential debate The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) has compiled an extensive report tracking Mitt Romney’s increasingly anti-LGBT attitude. Mitt Romney may face questions regarding lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) equality during the debate and if his past remarks are an indicator, he is likely to mask his anti-LGBT policies…
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is issuing new, written guidance that will extend discretionary relief to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) immigrants with U.S. citizen spouses and partners. The new written directive, which was announced in response to a congressional letter spearheaded by Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY),…
June is LGBT Pride month, as proclaimed by both city and national officials; and San Diego LGBT Weekly wants to know who is your LGBT Pride star. Send us the name of someone you know who lives, owns a business, or works (volunteer work counts) in San Diego who you think deserves to be recognized…
LA CROSSE, Wis. – At a recent campaign event at a bowling alley in Wisconsin, GOP presidential hopeful Rick Santorum told a boy who reached for a pink bowling ball: “You’re not gonna use the pink ball. We’re not gonna let you do that. Not on camera.” Santorum went on to say “Friends don’t let…
