New polling released by the nonpartisan Public Religion Research Institute last week involving more than 42,000 interviews in all 50 states found little support for so-called “religious refusal” bills that would allow a small business owner to deny service to LGBT people for religious reasons. Only 35 percent supported such a bill while 59 percent…
SAN DIEGO – San Diegans will come together to honor and celebrate the accomplishments of the transgender community at the 13th Annual Transgender Day of Empowerment Friday, April 8th at The San Diego LGBT Community Center from 6 to 9 p.m. located at 3909 Centre Street in Hillcrest. The San Diego Transgender Day of Empowerment…
WASHINGTON — Today, the American Military Partner Association (AMPA) announced that Edie Windsor, the lead plaintiff in United States v. Windsor, and Jim Obergefell, the named plaintiff in Obergefell v. Hodges, will be honored at the 3rd Annual AMPA National Gala, presented by USAA — the nation’s biggest LGBT military event of the year. Both…
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! Recalling our baptism is very meaningful for many of us. I remember, way back in 1969,…
thursday, feb. 25 Small Scale with a 12” Rule Think big and work small. This small images exhibition will feature 90 works of art no bigger than 12 inches by over 40 San Diego artists! Escondido Arts Partnership Municipal Gallery, 262 E. Grand Ave. in Escondido, 11 a.m-4 p.m., 760-480-4101, escondidoarts.org friday, feb. 26 Symphonie…
SAN DIEGO – For over a decade, Danielle LoPresti has not only been one of San Diego’s most notable musicians, she is the co-founder and producing partner of one of the city’s signature music events and the nation’s first exclusively independent music and arts festival; San Diego IndieFest. During that time, the event had attracted some of…
DENVER — BluMedia announced Wednesday that the 8-episode reality show BrokeStraightBoys.TV will be made available for free online for the first time this weekend. The blockbuster reality series was previously aired nationally on cable and AT&T U-verse to subscribers of Here TV as a pay-per-view product. After enjoying a successful run in the PPV market, BluMedia…
LOS ANGELES — Equality California (EQCA) have announced the endorsements of 10 strong LGBT allies for office in Congress and the California Legislature. “These candidates represent the length and breadth of the state and come from a variety of backgrounds and experience,” said Rick Zbur, executive director of Equality California. “However, they share a commitment…
WASHINGTON – Wednesday, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR), and the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) filed a federal consumer fraud complaint against People Can Change, an organization that preys on vulnerable LGBT people and families by using damaging and discredited claims that it can change an individual’s sexual…
Today, the White House released a post from President Obama on appointing judges to the Supreme Court. The post penned by the President on the SCOTUSblog follows: A Responsibility I Take Seriously The Constitution vests in the President the power to appoint judges to the Supreme Court. It’s a duty that I take seriously, and…
