A U.S. appeals court made a monumental decision Tuesday that found that Proposition 8 – the discriminatory, anti-gay measure that banned same-sex marriage in California – is a violation of the U.S. constitution. In response to the ruling, the organization Freedom to Marry has dubbed the strike down of Proposition 8 as ‘powerful’ in that…
The Virginia State Senate is debating the passage of the so-called “conscience clause” that would permit adoption and foster agencies to deny placing a child in a home based on moral or religious causes. President Obama has opposed the measure, prompting The Family Equality Council to praise the Administration in wake of the president‘s support…
WASHINGTON – The tax returns for Mitt Romney’s charitable foundation reveal that the GOP presidential hopeful has given at least $35,000 in recent years to groups actively working to halt the spread of LGBT equality and, in some cases, intentionally demonize LGBT people. The revelation comes two weeks after Romney said in New Hampshire that…
TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has nominated Bruce A. Harris for a seat on the state’s Supreme Court. If confirmed, Harris would be the first LGBT person and third African American to sit on the Supreme Court. Harris currently serves as mayor of the Borough of Chatham, an office to which he…
SAO PÃULO – The Brazilian state of São Paulo, in partnership with the São Paulo City Metro (subway), have launched a campaign to combat homophobia throughout their subway stations. The campaign entitled, See beyond prejudice. Respect differences aims to increase respect toward, and decrease discrimination against, LGBT people living in Sao Paulo. The first stage…
I took a sabbatical for a few weeks so I wasn’t able to share two exhibition openings by two local gay artists. Luckily both shows are still up and both are in North Park so you can pay a visit next time you are in the neighborhood. In my first column of the year I…
Four months after announcing an historic name change and launching a design competition to create a new face for the organization, the board of directors of San Diego Democrats for Equality (formerly the San Diego Democratic Club) unveiled its new logo Friday during an eventful first meeting of the year, which also included a candidates…
REYKJAVIK, Iceland – Iceland’s capital city, Reykjavik is holding its first international LGBT four day festival Feb 16-19. The Rainbow Reykjavik festival is described as a fascinating mix of culture, amazing nature, fantastic music, great food and a lot of fun. The festival’s event team, together with tour operators Pink Iceland and Reykjavik Excursions, have…
The National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) has announced that it will honor out actress Jane Lynch, of Glee and Julie & Julia, for using her fame as a platform to further LGBT equality, and for being an outspoken advocate for creating safer, welcoming schools for LGBT children. Lynch will receive the honor at the…
