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Advocates warn Senators: Gorsuch poses a ‘significant threat’ to our community
Friday, March 17, 2017"His views are fundamentally at odds with the notion that LGBT people are entitled to equality, liberty, justice and dignity under the law,” say LGBTQ advocates. -
Ally wins fight with apartment complex to keep her pride flag on display
Tuesday, December 13, 2016After her story gained traction, with the help of George Takei, her apartment complex finally backed down and let equality reign. -
California to be first state to require suicide prevention classes in schools
Thursday, September 1, 2016Suicide is the second leading cause of death among adolescents after accidents. -
Equality California endorses Hillary Clinton in 2016 presidential race
Monday, March 16, 2015EQCA is the first major LGBT organization in the nation to endorse the former Secretary of State for President. -
LGBT group honors Calif. governor for lifetime efforts to advance equality
Tuesday, March 11, 2014SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Jerry Brown praised gay rights advocates Monday night for being on "the cutting edge" in pushing for equality over the last several decades, as he was honored with an award for what… -
Opponents of Calif. transgender law say they will qualify for ballot initiative
Sunday, November 10, 2013SAN FRANCISCO -- Opponents of a new California law that gives transgender students certain rights said Sunday that they had collected enough signatures for an initiative that would repeal the law. -
Jelly Belly chair supports campaign to repeal transgender student rights law
Wednesday, October 30, 2013Transgender rights advocates are taking aim at the Chairman of the Jelly Belly company after learning that he donated thousands of dollars to the campaign to repeal California's landmark transgender student rights law. -
NOM, Prop. 8 players join bid to repeal Calif. transgender student rights law
Friday, September 20, 2013SAN FRANCISCO -- An effort to overturn a new law allowing transgender students to choose which school restrooms they use and whether to play boys or girls sports got a boost Friday when a major player… -
Reports of the death of Equality California ‘are greatly exaggerated’
Wednesday, January 23, 2013The reports of the death of Equality California (EQCA) are greatly exaggerated, the nonprofit’s new boss tells San Diego Gay & Lesbian News. Like Mark Twain once did, John O’Connor, who became EQCA’s executive director about… -
Federal judge rules California ban on conversion therapy can go forward
Tuesday, December 4, 2012SAN FRANCISCO -- A federal judge on Tuesday denied a request by an anti-LGBT group to postpone the January 1, 2013 start of California’s new law banning controversial gay-to-straight conversion, or "reparative" therapy, for LGBT youth.
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