The hundreds of California couples who waited patiently outside of court houses around the state will have to wait another seven days to see if their wedding bells will truly ring in California. After a ruling Prop 8 unconstitutional just one week ago, many awaited Judge Vaughn Walkers decision on whether to stay the ruling [...] [...more]
Today is the long awaited Day of Decision in the the Prop 8 trial. Judge Walker has reached a decision on whether to uphold or overturn the California same-sex marriage ban and will be making his decision public this afternoon. The decision will will be announced today between 1pm and 3pm today [...] [...more]
With the recent fight to end Don’t Ask Don’t Tell (DADT) and Lt Dan Choi’s official discharge from the military last week, Lady VaJayJay decided it might be a great time to share the story of another brave solider who fell victim to DADT. This is Lady V’s interview with Vic Carmona about his experience regarding [...] [...more]
A united front, a gathering of all GLBT organizations, supporters, activists ineterested in the current status of GLBT civil rights. Get the updates on our GLBT civil rights status! Join us at “The Gathering” Saturday, July 24th 3:00pm to 5:00pm Sponsored by The Paradise Piano Bar and Restaurant 1800 E. Broadway, Long Beach, 90802 Complimentary appetizers & happy hour prices at the [...] [...more]
For many in Long Beach the reconfiguration of the Breakwater is a cause worth fighting for (whether for or against). For many of us who dream of bring the waves (and cleaner water as a result) back to Long Beach, then you will want to attend the City Council meeting on Tuesday, June 22nd at [...] [...more]
As closing arguments ended Wednesday in the trial which is challenging the constitutionality of Proposition 8, Judge Walker wanted to know why defenders of the initiative only put up one witness during the first phase of the trial. By comparison, the plaintiffs in the case (those who want Proposition 8 ruled unconstitutional), [...] [...more]
THE FOLLOWING IS FROM THE FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE FOR RALLY TO STOP HATE. ***NOTICE: This event is an extension of the already scheduled “Take Back The Night” event. To view details – click here! *** A member of our community and our family has been attacked and it is time to ACT! As I am [...] [...more]
In another show of support for the LGBT community, President Barack Obama told the Department of Health and Human Services today, to establish a rule that would prohibit hospitals from denying visitation privileges to gay and lesbian partners. In a memo the President stated, “There are few moments in our lives that call [...] [...more]
J&J Photography has announced a 44% “Inequality in Marriage” discount for same-sex couples who wish to marry, celebrate a commitment ceremony or a civil union. “We decided the discount should be 44 percent to represent the 44 states where marriage-equality does not exist,” said photographer Jared Slater, who with his wife, Jeanne [...] [...more]
A popular online video about a lesbian alien who is denied Social Security benefits after the death of her partner of 25 years is a finalist in YouTube’s 4th Annual DoGooder Nonprofit Video Awards. If it wins, the video–selected by popular vote– will be featured on YouTube’s homepage where millions of [...] [...more]