In his speech at a Human Rights Campaign function, President Obama was applauded when he said, “no one has to live a lie to serve the country they love.” Just weeks after the fall of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, the president expressed strong sentiment in his speech, explaining, “I’m hopeful, I’m fired up, too!” But…
CALIFORNIA – With the close of the 2011 Legislative session Equality California (EQCA) reached a new milestone – passage of its most ambitious legislative program since the organization was founded in 1998. EQCA successfully sponsored 12 bills, many initiated under the leadership of former EQCA Executive Director Geoff Kors, on issues ranging from domestic partnership…
The Foo Fighters have become the latest target for members in the Westboro Baptist Church amidst the popular rock band’s Hot Buns video. The ‘church’ had posted shop at the Foo Fighters concert this weekend, and the rock gurus did not fail to disappoint fans after they played a special version of the song for…
The Los Angeles School District makes history this week as it unanimously passed the LGBT and Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Anti-Bullying Resolution Act, born from SB 48 – the FAIR Education Act – which passed in July. The bill, sponsored by Steve Zimmer who represents the LAUSD 4th district, will ensure children and teens…
After releasing his latest book titled, ‘A Subtle Difference,’ German soccer star Philipp Lahm says he is not gay, despite rumors of a having a ‘friend’ in Cologne which sparked the possibility, according to reports at The Associated Press. “First, I am not a homosexual. I am not married to my wife Claudia for appearances…
Mere days after Governor Jerry Brown signed the FAIR Education Act in the interest of honest, inclusive historical teaching throughout California’s schools, socially conservative opponents of the act launched a referendum campaign to repeal the measure and end “corruption disguised as freedom. Activists working to challenge the FAIR Education Act gathered 504,760 signatures – some…
Looking for something to do tonight? Two exciting events are set to take place this evening in Hillcrest, both of which offer guests the chance to wine, dine and mingle, all while giving back to the local community. From silent auctions and wine tasting to a bus tour of Hillcrest’s most popular restaurants and lounges,…
In response to recent legislative efforts on behalf of the LGBT community seeking to overturn a federal ban on gay blood donors, the Illinois-based anti-gay group Americans for Truth About Homosexuality (AFTAH) is launching a campaign to protect the extent ban. The Huffington Post reports that the AFTAH’s campaign, entitled “Keep the Gay Blood Ban,”…
White House spokesmen have announced Raul Alvillar’s appointment as interim LGBT community liaison to the Obama Administration. The decision, released Wednesday, designates Alvillar as the temporary point of contact for LGBT individuals until the administration names a permanent liaison to the position. The Washington Blade reports that Alvillar will step into the position held by…
The gay Republican group GOProud announced Tuesday that conservative author and commentator Ann Coulter will serve as the honorary chair of the organization’s advisory council. According to Metro Weekly, Coulter’s honorary appointment is the latest development in a recent battle between GOProud and fellow gay conservative group the Log Cabin Republicans (LCR) concerning Coulter’s comments…
