Today, thanks to the efforts of many grassroots organizations, discharged soldiers, politicians and those who just believe that all Americans deserve equal treatment, the Don’t Ask Don’t Tell policy was finally repealed when President Obama signed the bill into law. The signing paves the way for members of our armed forced who were previously discharged [...] [...more]
The 2 1/2-hour hearing before a three-judge panel at the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals aimed to address two issues: whether Proposition 8, enacted by 52 percent of voters in 2008, is constitutional and whether sponsors of the ballot measure – or a county clerk from Southern California – have a right to argue its [...] [...more]
Former President Bill Clinton rallied support for California gubernatorial candidate Jerry Brown and Gavin Newsom in his run for Lt. Governor of California. An estimated six thousand supporters gathered at UCLA’s Dickson Court on Friday night for the Vote 2010 Rally. Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa took the stage at 8pm asking the crowd “Is there [...] [...more]
Comedienne Kathy Griffin, who has been a long time advocate for Equal Rights and fair treatment of the LGBT community, appeared on Larry King last night (along with Wanda Sykes, Tim Dunn, Lance Bass, Nate Berkus and Chely Wright) and spoke about the recent suicides of LGBT youth. Kathy did not pull any punches last [...] [...more]
One Nation Working Together California (www.OneNationCA.org) will hold a massive Day of Action on October 2, 2010 near Los Angeles City College where over 5,000 concerned Californians will gather. At the same time as Californians are gathering, an estimated half a million people will march on Washington, D.C. at the Lincoln Memorial and more still [...] [...more]
Despite the campaign by Lady Gaga, media coverage and thousands of phone pleas made to Senators by LGBT activists, the measure which would have been one of the final steps needed to repeal “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell’, failed to receive the 60 votes needed today. Whether the vote failed due to political posturing, out right discrimination [...] [...more]
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]
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