Microsoft Corporation announced support today for the Uniting American Families Act, a measure authored by Vermont Senator Patrick Leahy (D) and designed to create immigration law reform for same-sex couples in the United States. Leahy’s legislation aims to promote greater equality by allowing LGBT Americans to sponsor permanent, same-sex partners in their bid for…
Prompted by the tragic and untimely suicide of 13-year-old Seth Walsh, the Department of Education launched an investigation into anti-gay bullying protections and prevention procedures within the Tehachapi School District, where Walsh was a student. In light of the investigations, the DOE has issued a statement ruling that the Tehachapi School District as negligent in…
With just two weeks until Pride Fest, San Diego LGBT Pride has announced that Family Ties Actress Meredith Baxter will be joined by Tucson hero and political activist Daniel Hernandez Jr. as celebrity grand marshal, as well as local business owner and community activist Chris Shaw. Baxter has appeared in a number of television series’…
In a televised interview Wednesday on “Piers Morgan Tonight,” superstar and Oscar-winning actress Charlize Theron claimed that marriage is not a priority in her own personal relationships. However, when it comes to same-sex marriage, Theron believes that anyone who values the institution of marriage should have the option to wed. Recent efforts on behalf of…
Bishops within the Church of England announced today that they plan to review church teachings regarding homosexuality and, if appropriate, reconsider current policies regarding the appointment of gay bishops. At present, the Church of England permits gay priests to serve the church. However, priests involved in same-sex civil partnerships are barred from appointment as bishops….
After much industry hype, fan outrage and even skepticism and concern from the LGBT community, California-based rapper Lil B has released his controversially titled new album, “I’m Gay.” When the artist announced the album title earlier this spring, he drew mixed and vocal reactions from fans, critics and the LGBT community alike. GLAAD feared the…
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) has expressed support and appreciation for healthcare facilities nationwide after conducting a survey revealing marked gains in healthcare equality. Although the HRC survey indicates progress regarding fairness in America’s healthcare system, it also highlights several obstacles that must be overcome to achieve true equality for LGBT patients. The annual Healthcare…
Three U.S. Air Force members who recently identified themselves as gay have requested to be discharged in an effort to end their service obligation before the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy is lifted. The controversial policy, which has prohibited gays from serving openly in the military for the past 17 years, was overturned last December…
Hello, boys and girly girls. Yes, I am older; get over it! I hope by the time this column comes out, I would have survived my birthday. Within a week, I was in Las Vegas, San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento and Los Angeles. I felt like a nomad, either sleeping on planes or hotel beds….
Opponents of both Carl DeMaio and Bonnie Dumanis protested at the candidates’ mayoral campaign events over the past few days. A group of LGBT Democrats organized a protest at a DeMaio fundraiser on Monday, June 27. While DeMaio was inside Eden (located at 1202 University Ave. in Hillcrest), a group of about a dozen people…
