National Organization for Marriage again violates federal law; HRC files federal complaint

WASHINGTON – Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) filed a formal complaint with the IRS against the National Organization for Marriage (NOM) for violating federal law by refusing to disclose their 2014 Form 990s. Following their November 16 deadline, NOM is required by law to provide a copy of the organization’s Form 990s for the previous fiscal year…

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Discriminatory anti-transgender bathroom bill moves forward in Wisconsin legislature

WASHINGTON – The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) has condemned the decision by the leadership of the Wisconsin Assembly to allow a hearing Thursday on disgraceful anti-transgender legislation that would expose trans and gender nonconforming students to heightened risk of bullying, harassment and discrimination. Not only is the bill–known as AB 469–shameful and horrific public policy,…

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Gay Campbell’s Soup dads named ‘Sexiest Pitchmen’ by ‘People’ magazine

David Monahan and Larry Sullivan, the real-life gay dads who with their son Cooper starred in a Star Wars-themed Campbell’s Soup ad have been named “Sexiest Pitchmen” in People magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive issue. The ad which has enraged hate group One Million Moms and countless others has nevertheless lit up YouTube, racking up nearly…

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San Diego Women’s Chorus concert celebrates love and connection in turbulent times

The acclaimed San Diego Women’s Chorus (SDWC) invites you to join them at their annual Winter Concert, “Love Is”, at the beautiful new state-of-the-art theater at the Creative, Performing and Media Arts Middle School in Clairemont (5050 Conrad Avenue, 92117) Sunday, Dec. 6 at 4 p.m. and Friday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. “Love Is” celebrates all types of…

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Watch: Kylie and Dannii Minogue together on new video

Kylie releases the new video for “100 Degrees” today.  Kylie has enlisted the help of her sister Dannii Minogue for the deluxe version of Kylie Christmas, recording the brand new song “100 Degrees” – set to be a disco Christmas classic. Kylie Christmas  is available at digital and streaming partners via Warner Bros Records.  Recorded…

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White House to recognize LGBT artists as ‘Champions of Change’

WASHINGTON, DC –  Monday, Nov. 23, the White House will recognize nine individuals from across the country as “White House LGBT Artists Champions of Change.” These individuals were selected by the White House for their artistry in advocating for the LGBT community.  The program will feature remarks by Senior Advisor to the President Valerie Jarrett…

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HUD proposes stronger protections for transgender people in emergency shelters

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) proposed a new rule change requiring all programs that receive funding from the Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD) to give equal access to transgender people. “Transgender people face rampant discrimination and harassment across the country – a tragic reality that forces…

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