Archive for the ‘Politics’ Category

Bipartisan support of critical legislation will ensure parity and continued education, prevention AND treatment programs in both urban and rural communities
 
(Washington, DC) – On Wednesday, October 21, 2009, the House of Representatives voted to pass the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act, 408 to 9.
 
“Having watched this disease afflict so many in my generation and [...]

(San Diego, CA) The City Attorney’s Office announced that it will save the City of San Diego $217,000 annually by moving its Domestic Violence Unit at the San Diego Family Justice Center (SDFJC) about five blocks to the City Attorney offices at the Civic Center Plaza building. The Domestic Violence Unit consists of attorneys, investigators, [...]

Says Repeal Would Improve Military Justice
 
(SANTA BARBARA) PRNewswire-USNewswire/ –  The Palm Center, UC Santa Barbara think tank, released the following statement yesterday:
 
“The military’s prohibition of consensual sodomy invites arbitrary enforcement and may be unconstitutional according to a report released by the Commission on Military Justice today. The Commission recommends repealing the ban.”
 
The report was sponsored [...]

Washington, DC Economic Partnership One of Top Event Sponsors
 
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Washington, DC Economic Partnership (WDCEP) is upping the ante for business development as a lead sponsor of the Third Annual Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender (GLBT) Economic Development Summit. The business development event will be held in the District of Columbia on [...]

(WASHINGTON D.C.) PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Attorney General Eric Holder announced yesterday formal guidelines for federal prosecutors in states that have enacted laws authorizing the use of marijuana for medical purposes. The guidelines make clear that the focus of federal resources should not be on individuals whose actions are in compliance with existing state laws, while underscoring [...]

Other Honorees including LGBT youth advocate Stuart Milk, nephew of Harvey Milk, and Diane Schroer, transgender activist and decorated military veteran
 (San Diego) — Equality California (EQCA) will honor Attorney General Jerry Brown, Stuart Milk, and Diane Schroer at the 2009 Equality Awards ceremony in San Diego.
Attorney General Jerry Brown will receive the Equality Leadership Award [...]

(San Francisco, CA)— Mayor Newsom has affirmed his commitment to limits on state contractors’ business ties with the energy interests of Iran. As Governor, Newsom would sign an executive order requiring disclosure of any connection with the Iranian energy sector or any firm assisting the regime with sensitive technology.
“I am committed to divesting our state’s [...]

(WASHINGTON D.C.)– The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, announced yesterday the endorsement of state Senator R. Creigh Deeds for Governor of Virginia.  The decision was made by the HRC Public Policy Committee based on Senator Deeds’ support for equal treatment of LGBT Virginians and his [...]

Between President Obama’s speech at the HRC National Dinner on Saturday night and the inspiring crowd of pro-equality marchers who gathered at the Capitol on Sunday, it was quite a weekend. In my mind, it all reflected the undeniable fact that we in the LGBT community and our allies have a new-found energy and focus [...]

Councilmember Gloria to Present Information on SD’s Budget Challenges at The Center’s Community Coalition Breakfast
 
(SAN DIEGO, CA) October 15 – San Diegans will get an early opportunity to weigh in with their service priorities and budget ideas at a public forum scheduled for Friday, October 16 from 7:30 A.M. to 9:00 A.M. at the LGBT [...]