WASHINGTON – Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) pinpointed the dangerous consequences of the so-called First Amendment Defense Act (S. 1598, H.R. 2802), introduced by Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) and Representative Raúl Labrador (R-ID). Going far beyond protecting the rights established in the First Amendment, this anti-LGBT legislation would undermine the rule of law and…
Kiehl’s Since 1851, the New York-based purveyor of fine quality skin and hair care, is gearing up for its 6th annual LifeRide for amfAR — the two-week philanthropic motorcycle ride across several states to raise funds and awareness for AIDS research. The ride will kick off in Denver Aug. 4, and will travel through Salt Lake…
According to a report in Politico, Representative Scott Garrett’s (R-NJ) made anti-LGBT objections to supporting his party’s congressional campaign committee because it “actively recruited gay candidates and supported homosexuals in primaries.” The report stated that the startling revelation developed in a closed committee meeting of Republicans on the House Financial Services Committee when Chairman Jeb Hensarling…
SAN DIEGO: Remarks by Nicole Murray Ramirez at St. Paul’s Cathedral rainbow lighting ceremony, July 14: Good Evening, it is my deep honor to have been asked to speak tonight. These are indeed historic times for our great nation and all Americans. The Confederate flag is coming town in many Southern states and the White…
We’ve come a long way, baby! After winning a national victory for marriage, Freedom to Marry have released a new video that chronicles the path of LGBT rights to the present day. The video takes you through a long journey of LGBT rights in America, from when gay people were a hated minority to when…
MEDIA MATTERS EXCLUSIVE REPORT: One week before the Supreme Court ruled in Obergefell v. Hodges that bans on same-sex marriage are unconstitutional, a group of the country’s most prominent anti-LGBT activists met at the Skyline megachurch in San Diego to discuss what their next steps should be in the fight against LGBT equality. The meeting was…
As San Diegans gear up for Pride weekend Rep. Scott Peters delivered his message of support for the LGBT community. Watch the video above as Peters speaks about what LGBT equality means to him and how this year should be the biggest celebration yet. Over the last few month, Peters has been working hard promoting…
WASHINGTON – The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) released the following statement after Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s campaign refused to answer a question from a Washington Post columnist about whether Walker “thought children needed to be protected from gay men.” According to the story, Walker’s spokesperson “did not respond.” HRC’s Director of Policy and Political Affairs JoDee Winterhof released…
A diverse judicial branch is one comprised of judges from each diverse category of persons, including lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons. As the judicial branch of California has recognized, “in order to serve the state of California effectively, the judicial branch should reflect the diversity of the state. The judicial branch must continue efforts…
SAN DIEGO –The Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network (GLSEN) of San Diego County wants you to know that raising money for a good cause is a laughing matter! Join GLSEN for a night of laughter and help create safe schools for all at their annual Comedy Fundraiser! The hilarity will go down, Friday, July 31…
