In conjunction with shorter days and Daylight Savings time, the Bike Coalition is inviting two-wheeled travelers to collect free bike lights and important safety information about riding in the dark. With the Daylight Savings transition Nov. 6, bike commuters will soon find themselves pedaling to and from work when the sun has gone down. With…
San Diego Pride’s Director of Operations Fernando Lopez, is to be honored with a City of San Diego Human Relations Commission Commendation Wednesday, Nov. 16. A letter sent to Lopez from Joel Day, executive director of the City San Diego Human Relations Commission, stated: “On behalf of the City of San Diego’s Human Relations Commission,…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund launched its $75,000 Florida Victory campaign with a digital ad buy in five Florida state legislative races with LGBT candidates. The ads highlight their support for gun violence prevention measures, as well as their opponents’ votes or support for undermining Florida’s already weak gun laws. The effort…
Now’s the time to submit your nomination for LGBT History Month 2017. Criteria for choosing LGBT History Month Icons are as follows. They may be living or deceased, recognized for their achievements in their field of endeavor; for their status as a national hero; or for their significant contribution to LGBT civil rights. Nomination deadline…
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Californians who need health insurance will find new ways to shop for coverage and new ways to save in 2017 as open enrollment begins today. More than 92 percent of consumers will have three or more health plans to choose from, and none will have fewer than two. “California has built a…
WASHINGTON — Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) called for full transparency about ongoing investigations into the Donald Trump campaign ties to Russia. Several media reports offer conflicting information about potential connections between Trump and the Russian government, which has a history of anti-LGBTQ extremism. In 2013, Putin signed the internationally condemned and draconian anti-LGBT propaganda…
NEW YORK — OUT today revealed its 22nd annual OUT100 portfolio. The annual list honors the year’s 100 most compelling LGBTQ individuals across entertainment, sports, politics, media and the arts, highlighting their impact and accomplishments. For 2016, the OUT100 cover stars include Entertainer of the Year Ellen DeGeneres, Artist of Year Tom Ford, Legend Tracey…
WASHINGTON – Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) and Equality NC released a new digital ad in North Carolina: Lennie & Pearl for Roy Cooper. The ad features Lennie Gerber and Pearl Berlin, a North Carolina couple who have been together for a half century, as they talk about their support for Roy Cooper in the North…
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Latino Victory Project, Sierra Club Political Committee, America Federation of Teachers, APALA, VL Action, the League of Conservation Voters (LCV) Action Fund, For our Future, NextGen Climate, America’s Voice, The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, LPAC, and the NRDC Action Fund are launching an early vote day of action Nov. 1….
A new report released today details how increasing legal access to marijuana could be a potent weapon in the fight — saving lives and millions of dollars in health care and treatment costs. Cannabis: A Promising Option for the Opioid Crisis, released today by the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA), reviews recent research showing significant…
