WASHINGTON – Today the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, announced that Jennifer Lopez will receive the 2013 Ally for Equality Award at HRC’s sold-out National Dinner on Saturday, Oct.r 5 in Washington, D.C. “Jennifer Lopez embodies the spirit of an ally to the LGBT…
WASHINGTON – Human Rights Campaign (HRC) president Chad Griffin has written to the head of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and the CEO of Knights of Columbus – an affiliate of the Roman Catholic Church – calling on them to follow Pope Francis’ message of welcome and mercy for gays and lesbians. In a…
WASHINGTON – Up to 60 Members of Congress led by Idaho Republican Raul Labrador have introduced the “Marriage and Religious Freedom Act,” which Rep. Labrador claims will “protect freedom of conscience for those who believe marriage is the union of one man and one woman.” In reality, this legislation permits federal workers, as well as…
SAN DIEGO — Friday and Saturday, Sept. 27 and 28 Culture Shock Dance Center (CSDC) will mark its 10th anniversary with 20 free classes as well as discounts on class packages. CSDC, 2110 Hancock Street #200 in San Diego, opened its doors in September 2003 and has taught a variety of styles of dance to…
SAN DIEGO – Today, Democrat David Alvarez, District 8 San Diego City Councilmember and mayoral candidate gained an important endorsement from former Councilmember Donna Frye. Frye said her endorsement of Alvarez is a testament to his ability to bring our communities together. “David is dedicated to ensuring that all members of our San Diego communities…
NEW YORK – Out rapper and lyricist LastO is set to release his debut album, Where’s Vivian? Oct. 22 worldwide on iTunes, Amazon and other major online retailers via SolRay Records. With an indisputible underground buzz generated by five years worth of acclaimed mixtapes and EP’s,LastO is excited to finally deliver his strongest musical effort yet. Gracing headlines…
WASHINGTON – Tomorrow marks the second anniversary of the end of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT), a law that prohibited qualified gay and lesbian Americans from serving openly in the armed forces. Contrary to the arguments made by many who sought to keep the discriminatory policy in place, the evidence suggests that the impact on…
WASHINGTON – While the Supreme Court’s decision striking down Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act and guidance from the Office of Personnel Management have made clear that federal workers’ same-sex spouses are now eligible for benefits, there are still federal employees who cannot access marriage and thus continue to be denied critical health,…
(CNN) – Pope Francis said the church has the right to express its opinions but not to “interfere spiritually” in the lives of gays and lesbians, expanding on explosive comments he made in July about not judging homosexuals. In a wide-ranging interview published Thursday, the pope also said that women must play a key role…
John Wright, editor of the Dallas Voice for six-and-half-years, has announced on his Facebook page that he has been terminated. The statement reads in full: “OK so here goes. I have poured my heart and soul into Dallas Voice for the last six-and-a-half years. I’ve worked my ass off for minimal pay because I loved…
