Steve Lee, Editor

New survey reveals primary gastrointestinal complaint for people living with HIV/AIDS

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Napo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Napo), a human health company developing and commercializing novel gastrointestinal prescription products from plants used traditionally in rainforest areas, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jaguar Health, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAGX) (Jaguar), announced today the results of a survey of 271 U.S. board certified gastroenterologists, which indicate that the number…

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Stanford University Research claiming AI could determine a person’s sexual orientation under ethical review

NEW YORK –  The Journal of Personality and Social Psychology has placed Stanford University research claiming artificial intelligence (AI) could determine a person’s sexual orientation using facial recognition under an ethical review. According to The Outline, The Journal of Personality and Social Psychology is re-examining the research. “An ethical review is underway right at this…

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Symposium: Discrimination is not a fundamental American value

Today, Vanita Gupta, president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights posted a piece in SCOTUSblog as part of their Special Feature: Summer symposium on Masterpiece Cakeshop, Ltd. v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission.  Gupta’s piece is reproduced below and is also available at: http://www.scotusblog.com/2017/09/symposium-discrimination-not-fundamental-american-value/. More than five decades ago, our country wrestled…

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Los Angeles County takes bold steps in support of immigrants

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Moving across multiple fronts, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted today to intensify its support for immigrants in the face of federal efforts to roll back protections on vulnerable populations, including young “dreamers” studying and working under the DACA program. The Board of Supervisors, acting on a motion by…

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Fifth annual ‘Bike for Boobs’ to commemorate beauty of breast cancer survivors

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – One local breast cancer survivor plans to paint Point Loma pink for the fifth year in a row. Sandy Hanshaw, owner of The Wine Pub and The Coffee Hub, announces the return of her iconic neighborhood bike ride and celebration – Bike for Boobs. Hanshaw brought Bike for Boobs to life in San Diego…

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Anti-LGBTQ activist Mercedes Schlapp expected to join White House Press Office

NEW YORK – GLAAD today released background information on Mercedes Schlapp, a former Fox News contributor and former President George W. Bush spokesperson, who is expected to join President Trump’s press office. Schlapp once pushed false statistics on FOX News about alleged opposition to President Obama’s school guidance protecting transgender students, advocated for so-called “religious…

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San Diego City Council approves marijuana production facility regulations

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The City Council has approved 6-3 a regulatory framework for marijuana production facilities in the City of San Diego. The approved municipal code amendments would create a new land use category for Marijuana Production Facilities – those engaged in the agricultural raising, harvesting and processing of marijuana, wholesale distribution and storage…

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LA County to file Amicus Briefs in support of DACA

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — With several states, including California, suing the Trump administration to oppose the rescission of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, Board of Supervisors Chairman Mark Ridley-Thomas will file a motion Tuesday asking Los Angeles County’s lawyers to file amicus briefs in support of their litigation. “For many Dreamers, the…

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