Pentagon will host LGBT event Tuesday
WASHINGTON (CNN) — Less than a year after the repeal of the law regarding homosexuals serving openly in the U.S. military, the Pentagon will host a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month event on Tuesday. The Defense Department’s top lawyer, Jeh Johnson, will be the keynote speaker. His address will be followed by a…
Washington United for Marriage hails continued upward trend of voter support for bipartisan marriage law
Responding to the latest Public Policy Polling (PPP) of Washington voters who face a referendum this fall seeking to roll back the bipartisan marriage law, Zach Silk, campaign manager for Washington United for Marriage, said the 51 to 44% finding shows continued positive progression in favor of the new law and marriage for all committed…
Hillcrest throws first ever San Diego Pride Weekend Street Festival
San Diego LGBT Pride weekend is one of the most popular, well known, and widely attended weekend events in San Diego. For years San Diego’s gay epicenter, Hillcrest, has welcomed the pride parade to the neighborhood and for the first year ever, the Hillcrest community is throwing a Friday night street festival under the night…
HRC survey reveals struggles of LGBT youth
HRC‘s groundbreaking new survey of LGBT youth in the U.S. is a call to immediate action. Thousands of youth who don’t feel accepted by their parents or classmates reported being verbally harassed – twice as many as their straight peers. What’s more, only 37% of LGBT youth say they’re happy, compared to 67% among their…
Glee member joins San Diego LGBT Pride lineup, replaces Kelly Rowland
SAN DIEGO – San Diego LGBT Pride is thrilled to announce the addition of Alex Newell, who plays “Unique/Wade,” a transgender character, on the smash hit show, ‘Glee.’ In line with the mission of Pride, Alex Newell has been an amazing addition to the diversity of the Glee cast. Newell will also take part in…
Mary Cheney, daughter of Dick Cheney, marries longtime partner Heather Poe
Mary Cheney and her new wife, Heather Poe, are celebrating wedded bliss today following their nuptials that were exchanged in Washington, D.C. Friday. Cheney and his wife, Lynne, confirmed the news as they celebrated alongside their daughter. “Mary and Heather have been in a committed relationship for many years, and we are delighted that they…
EQCA launches ‘Good Neighbor Equality Award’ to honor grassroots heroes
Equality California (EQCA) in partnership with State Farm Insurance is set to honor grassroots activists in local communities who have made a difference in the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) Californians. It is the first time that an honoree will be selected not by EQCA, but from nominations by grassroots community members….
City panel rejects DeMaio pothole ‘DeMan-trum’
“A citizen picks up the phone to dial 911. A pothole, whether it’s fixed or not, is not going to answer the call. We need to make sure a police officer will,” said 7th District Councilmember Marti Emerald in rejecting a proposed ballot proposal from mayoral candidate Carl DeMaio about fixing potholes. DeMaio appeared June…
Atkins: state budget ‘responsible but painful’
Assemblymember Toni Atkins has announced that the California legislature have voted to adopt an on-time state budget. The budget closes the $20 billion structural deficit California faced just 18 months ago, turning it into a $2 billion surplus reserve by fiscal year 2015/2016. Calling the budget “responsible but painful” Atkins said, “State spending, as a…