Historic twin rulings for marriage equality in Utah and Indiana

In a historic day, a federal judge in Indiana struck down the state’s ban on same-sex marriage, followed almost immediately by the first appellate level win since last year’s Windsor decision as the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court ruling that struck down Utah’s ban late last year. “I remember like it…

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‘Drive Your Values’ event to raise awareness of electric vehicle marketplace: July 24

The California Electric Transportation (CalETC), in conjunction with the Greater San Diego Business Association (GSDBA), Equality Professional Network (EPN) and CleanTECH San Diego, is hosting a special VIP “Drive Your Values” event for San Diego LGBT business and community leaders to raise awareness about the numerous health and economic benefits of a growing electric vehicle…

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Obama administration announces new LGBT business partnership in developing countries

WASHINGTON, D.C.—In a historic announcement, U.S. National Security Advisor Susan Rice announced a nearly $4 million partnership between the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) to encourage and support gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) business owners and entrepreneurs in developing countries. The unprecedented agreement, presented…

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Virgin America is official airline of San Francisco Pride

SAN FRANCISCO — Virgin America for the seventh year in a row is proud to partner with SF Pride as the “Official Domestic Airline of San Francisco Pride.” 2014 marks the 44th Anniversary of the San Francisco Pride Parade and Celebration and Virgin America’s teammates will be bringing the airline’s signature Virgin Red to this year’s “Color Our…

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Ambassador Susan E. Rice addresses White House Forum on Global LGBT Human Rights

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Ambassador Susan E. Rice, the National Security Advisor, delivered keynote remarks at the White House Forum on Global Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Human Rights. The Forum brings together the faith community, private sector, philanthropy, HIV and health advocates, LGBT activists from around the world, and the broader human rights…

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United employees show that ‘Diversity Flies with Us’ at LGBT Pride month festivities

CHICAGO — United employees marched through the streets of downtown Denver on Sunday as part of the city’s annual LGBT Pride Festival – one of several parades the airline is participating in across the country to commemorate LGBT Pride Month. Over the next week, United employees will take part in Pride events in four of the airline’s…

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