(CNN) — President Barack Obama said Friday that children from communities wracked by poverty and violence need help from the government, schools, family and clergy to have a chance to climb “ladders of opportunity” to reach the middle class and beyond. Speaking at a Chicago high school near where he used to live, Obama cited…
The City Council voted 5-3 Monday to not override the veto by Mayor Bob Filner over the appointments of attorney Rafael Castellanos and businessman Marshall Merrifield to the Port Commission. Six votes were needed and Councilmembers Marti Emerald, David Alvarez and Sherri Lightner voted to accept Filner’s veto Jan. 18. Council President Todd Gloria…
As with any State of the Union address, President Barack Obama this year had several audiences and there were multiple aims for the White House: To show that he understands the economy is still struggling and that he will do more to help the unemployed find jobs, and to portray a different side of himself…
(CNN) — The Illinois Senate will vote Thursday — Valentine’s Day — on whether to legalize same-sex marriage. Because Democrats have supermajority control of the General Assembly, the measure is expected to be approved. After the Senate vote, the measure would be considered by the House. Gov. Pat Quinn, a Democrat, has indicated he would…
(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%…
IRVING, Texas (CNN) — Boy Scout executives won’t vote this week on a proposal that would allow local troops to decide whether to welcome gay members and leaders. The national organization’s executive board had been expected to vote on the proposal Wednesday, but said instead that it needs more time to get comment on the…
LONDON (CNN) — In a 400-175 vote Tuesday, British MPs approved the second reading of a bill legalizing same-sex marriage. The bill will be up for further debate in the House of Commons, but Tuesday’s vote indicated a significant majority of members support the measure. In order to become law, the bill has to clear…
LONDON (CNN) — UK lawmakers are to vote on a bill to introduce same-sex marriage Tuesday, an issue that has prompted widespread rebellion within Prime Minister David Cameron’s Conservative Party. Three top party members appealed to Conservative MPs to get behind the controversial legislation in a letter published in the Telegraph newspaper Tuesday. The letter,…
Demographics. A simple word that everyone in America will come to love or hate. Why? The fundamental election principles in America are no longer valid. No longer are white Americans the head of the electoral process. Do I say that gleefully? Yes. I am happy that politicians will be forced to address the diverse needs…
After a fairly sparkling record in the 2012 elections (San Diego LGBT Weekly Sept. 27 2012 – Breaking open the political fortune cookie), the Politically Aware crystal ball was looking forward to a well-earned rest. Then City Council President Tony Young announced his resignation, Rep. Juan Vargas was sworn in, and the sound of falling…
