Steve Lee, Editor

EQCA calls out Federal LGBT blood ban in the aftermath of Orlando

LOS ANGELES – In response to reports nationwide of gay and bisexual men being turned away from donating blood in response to the more than 50 injured in last weekend’s shootings at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Equality California (EQCA) Executive Director Rick Zbur issued the following statement: “It should not have taken the tragedy in Orlando…

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UC San Diego Health to hold Pride Lighting Ceremony June 29

SAN DIEGO — UC San Diego Health is having their 2nd annual Pride Lighting Ceremony  Wednesday, June 29 from 7:30-9 p.m. at their Hillcrest Medical Center (200 W. Arbor Drive, San Diego, 92101). This free community event will feature the Gay Men’s Chorus, as well as Congressman Scott Peters, Councilman Todd Gloria and Councilman-Elect Chris…

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Glenn Close donates $75,000 to Mental Health Association of Central Florida

ORLANDO, Fla.  – Six-time Academy Award nominated actress Glenn Close made the largest individual donation in the history of the Mental Health Association of Central Florida (MHACF) on Thursday before serving as the keynote speaker during the organization’s fifth annual Legacy of Champions Luncheon. Close, who has worked extensively as a visible advocate to educate…

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Equality California announces initiative to end gun violence, calls for comprehensive gun safety legislation

LOS ANGELES – At a news conference Friday at Los Angeles City Hall together with state and local leaders, Equality California announced the launch of “Safe and Equal,” a campaign to end gun violence by advocating for tougher common sense gun safety laws at the federal and state levels, among other things. Equality California is…

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HRC endorses gun violence prevention policy measures

WASHINGTON — Friday, HRC made a significant policy announcement in the aftermath of last Sunday’s hate-fueled attack  in Orlando targeting the LGBTQ community at Pulse nightclub’s Latin night. During a special meeting of the Human Rights Campaign’s Board of Directors Thursday evening, the board adopted a resolution recommended by HRC President Chad Griffin that addresses both…

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