Steve Lee, Editor

New study: Younger gay men trending toward monogamous and monogamish relationships

A new study, Younger Gay Men’s Perspectives on Monogamy, Non-monogamy, and Marriage describes a significant shift toward monogamy and ‘monogamish’ and away from ‘open relationships’.  In the primarily quantitative arm of the study, 85% percent of the single respondents (ages 18-39) were seeking a monogamous relationship and an overwhelming preponderance of responding couples were currently…

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Virginia House of Delegates passes anti-LGBTQ ‘License to Discriminate’ bill

Thursday, the Virginia House of Delegates passed HB 2025 — legislation that seeks to give taxpayer-funded agencies and service providers a license to discriminate against LGBTQ people under the guise of religion. The dangerous anti-LGBTQ proposal will now move to the Senate for consideration. HB 2025 could allow taxpayer-funded organizations like homeless shelters and adoption agencies…

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Todd Gloria authors law to promote cultural diversity at high school graduation ceremonies

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California State Assemblymember Todd Gloria (D-San Diego) announced today the introduction of his bill, AB 233, which will finally permit students to wear religious, ceremonial, and cultural adornments during high school graduation ceremonies, a practice that has not been permitted in some school districts throughout the state. “As a member of the…

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Leaked draft of ‘License to Discriminate Executive Order’ raises concerns

Multiple media outlets have reported about a leaked “License to Discriminate Executive Order” that is being prepared by Donald Trump’s White House, less than 48 hours after they claimed to be supportive of the LGBTQ community. The leaked order — which would allow an unprecedented expansion of taxpayer-funded discrimination that could have broad implications on…

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San Diego Democrats: Tell senators to block Trump’s nominee for the Supreme Court

With Donald Trump’s nomination of Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court, Republicans are trying to push his confirmation through — despite obstructing President Obama’s nominee for almost a year without even holding a hearing. The San Diego Democratic Party are urging people to send a message to Senate Democrats today: “STOP!” Please click here to sign a petition…

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San Francisco Board of Supervisors approves Resolution of Support for new LGBTQ museum

SAN FRANCISCO — The Board of Supervisors of the City and County of San Francisco voted on the evening of Tuesday, Jan. 31, to approve a groundbreaking resolution calling on municipal authorities, philanthropists and business leaders to support the GLBT Historical Society’s efforts to develop a new LGBTQ museum and public history center in the…

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International Imperial Court launching civil rights arm

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Leaders and activists from all over the U.S.A., Canada and Mexico will be coming to San Diego this coming weekend for a meeting of the International Imperial Court Council, the governing body of the International Imperial Court System, which has chapters in over 69 cities in these three countries.  The organization…

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Anti-LGBTQ Jerry Falwell appointed to Education Task Force

President Trump has appointed one of the nation’s most prominent anti-LGBTQ leaders, Jerry Falwell Jr., to the Task Force on Higher Education. Falwell Jr. is currently the president of Liberty University. The school prohibits “homosexual behavior” and has hosted several anti-LGBTQ events, including those that promote the dangerous, unscientific practices of “conversion therapy.” “Jerry Falwell…

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HRC opposes the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court

WASHINGTON — Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) announced its opposition to President Trump’s nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court of the United States. “Never in the history of our movement have we had more at stake as a community, or as a country,” said HRC President Chad Griffin. “Since the moment…

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