Steve Lee, Editor

Assemblymember Gloria, Sen. Wiener seek to modernize HIV criminalization laws and help end stigma

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – California State Assemblymember Todd Gloria (D-San Diego) and California State Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) announced today their introduction of a bill to modernize current state law that criminalizes and stigmatizes people living with HIV. California State Assemblymember David Chiu (D-San Francisco) is a co-author of this bill. “It’s time for…

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San Diego Imperial Court Coronation draws LGBT royalty from all over the U.S.A., Canada and Mexico

Saturday at the Handlery Hotel, The Imperial Court de San Diego, San Diego’s oldest LGBT organization, celebrated its 45th coronation in grand style. The occasion drew LGBT royalty from all over the U.S.A., Canada and Mexico as Emperor 45 Jay and Empress 45 Angel were installed. The Mexican Consul General honored the Imperial Court for…

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Standout ads from Super Bowl LI (VIDEO)

https://youtu.be/5qUTYHnLz2g As the New England Patriots staged the most incredible comeback in Super Bowl history, finally beating the Atlanta Falcons by six points in overtime, companies also scored with some stunning Super Bowl advertising. One of the standouts was AirBnB’s 30-second commercial titled We Accept which took a swipe a Donald Trump’s recent immigration action….

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New study: UC San Diego leading the way in upward social mobility

A study reported by the New York Times names the University of California San Diego as one of the best colleges in the country for providing upward social mobility to diverse students across California and the U.S. Among highly selective public universities, UC San Diego has the highest population of low-income students, and with a…

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HRC and Williams-Sonoma partner to create ‘Love Is Love’ mug in support of LGBTQ equality

WASHINGTON — The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) has joined forces with the Williams-Sonoma family of brands on a unique “Love Is Love” mug that will help advance efforts to achieve full equality for LGBTQ people. Half of the proceeds from the sale of the mug — available in stores and online at West Elm, Williams Sonoma…

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One night only: ‘The Naked Magicians’ show is coming to San Diego

SAN DIEGO, Calif.— Following sold out shows and rave reviews across the world including London’s West End, United States, Canada, Asia, Australia and New Zealand the world’s naughtiest and funniest magic show, The Naked Magicians is coming to San Diego. Direct from Australia, the show features magic, mirth and more than a touch of mayhem…

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Sen. Wiener introduces LGBT seniors long-term care bill of rights

SACRAMENTO, Calif. –  Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) today announced the introduction of SB 219, the California LGBT Seniors Long-Term Care Bill of Rights, which will strengthen protections for LGBT seniors living in long-term care facilities against discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or HIV status. The bill would protect all seniors…

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‘Immigrant Tenant Protection Act’ announced in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.–Assemblymember David Chiu (D-San Francisco) Friday joined San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee, state and local legislative colleagues, and immigration attorneys and advocates to announce the Immigrant Tenant Protection Act of 2017 in San Francisco’s Mission District. Assembly Bill (AB) 291 strengthens state law to protect immigrant tenants from intimidation and retaliation in their…

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Atkins introduces legislation to protect the environment, improve health care, and help prosecute human traffickers

SACRAMENTO—Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) this week introduced new bills that will strengthen the San Diego River Conservancy (SB 214), bolster language-assistance services in medical care (SB 223), and help prosecute human traffickers (SB 230). SB 214 builds the capacity of the San Diego River Conservancy to  protect and enhance historic, cultural, and natural resources…

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HRC Report: Gorsuch is wrong for the LGBTQ community and Supreme Court

WASHINGTON — Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) released a report detailing why President Trump’s nomination of Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court of the United States is troubling for the LGBTQ community. The LGBTQ and civil rights communities depend on the court to respect our nation’s civil rights and to interpret laws in ways…

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