(CNN) — Prominent Republicans who support marriage rights for same-sex couples are the focus of a new million-dollar ad campaign that’s set to roll out Wednesday. The spot, from the Respect for Marriage Coalition, feature clips of former Vice President Dick Cheney, former first lady Laura Bush, and former Secretary of State Colin Powell all…
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Today, gay and lesbian couples gathered in five communities across Virginia to Witness for Marriage. In Arlington, Charlottesville, Hampton, Richmond and Winchester, these couples were joined by affirming faith leaders and applied for marriage licenses. Marriage between gay and lesbian couples is currently not legal in Virginia and relationships are not recognized because of the…
The Lambda Archives is holding a fundraiser Feb. 22 6-9 p.m. at Snooze, 3940 Fifth Ave. in San Diego. Pajama Party 2 promises to be an evening of fun, food, contests and prizes – and all for a good cause. So, don your favorite pajamas or comfies and support the Lambda Archives. Tickets are $35…
As part of their Professional Luncheon Series the Greater San Diego Business Association (GSDBA) welcomed San Diego’s first lady, Bronwyn Ingram, fiancée of Mayor Bob Filner Feb. 12, at Wang’s North Park. GSDBA members and guests attended this special lunch event to hear Ingram speak about her current endeavors with local organizations and Team First…
Today, Oregon United for Marriage established a petition committee with the Secretary of State’s office with the goal of qualifying the “Freedom to Marry and Religious Protection Initiative” for the November 2014 election. The measure asks voters to make it legal for gay and lesbian couples to marry in Oregon. “We have worked tirelessly to…
Unless Congress acts by March 1, a series of automatic cuts—called a sequester—that threaten thousands of jobs and the economic security of the middle class will take effect. There is no question that we need to cut the deficit, but the president believes it should be done in a balanced way that protects investments that…
(CNN) — A poll released Wednesday showed a majority of American voters think the Boy Scouts of America should lift their ban on gay scouts and scoutmasters, the same day the group delayed a vote on the ban until May. The Quinnipiac University survey indicated 55% of respondents said the ban should end, and 33%…
SAN DIEGO – San Diego LGBT Pride announced today that Cheli Mohamed will be leaving her position at Pride and moving on to serve as the Corporate & Operations Manager of the California Police Athletic Federation. “Cheli has added more to our organization and in turn to our community than most will ever realize,” said…
WASHINGTON — Outgoing Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta is expected this week to announce the long-delayed extension of support and benefits for gay and lesbian military families, according to reports. Army Veteran and OutServe-SLDN Executive Director Allyson Robinson said today that the organization hopes Panetta will take full advantage of this final opportunity to act before…
