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Reset your clock tonight: Spring forward 03.13.2010

Don't forget to push your clocks ahead by an hour tonight for Daylight Savings Time (DST).

J. Crew accused of discriminating against transgenders 03.13.2010

Gay rights supporters plan to rally Sunday in front of a J. Crew store in Manhattan to protest employment discrimination against transgender job applicants.

California Budget Crisis Diaries: Living with the deficit until 2015 03.12.2010

The president of the California Board of Equalization says the state won't recover from its budgetary problems until 2015.

Learn about cyber-security 03.12.2010

A free consumer-protection event, “Dollars and Sense-Tips for Teens and Adults,” will teach young adults, teens and the military about cyber-security. Participants will also learn how to avoid scams and gain tips to avoid becoming a victim of fraud or identity theft.

VIDEO: New details reveal that John Gardner fathered twins 03.12.2010

The man charged with Chelsea King’s murder and rape, and who is being investigated for Amber Dubois’ murder, is a father and the son of a highly-educated mother.

HRC: Virgina governor gives lip service in LGBT directive 03.11.2010

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) today responded negatively to a directive issued by Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell that on its face seems to counter recent anti-LGBT actions by the state’s Attorney General.

San Francisco LGBT center responds to media reports 03.11.2010

What we are not is in foreclosure – nor are we asking the City for a $1 million bailout.

ACLU sues Mississippi school that canceled prom over lesbian date 03.11.2010

The Mississippi school system that canceled a prom because a lesbian couple wanted to attend was sued today by the American Civil Liberties Union.

Is Stephen Whitburn going to run for Board of Supervisors? 03.11.2010

Stephen Whitburn, a 2008 City Council candidate, will hold a news conference today to make an announcement regarding the San Diego County Board of Supervisors.

Uganda's "Kill the Gays" bill to get coverage on ABC programs 03.10.2010

The “Kill the Gays” bill in Uganda, which has stirred an international uproar, will be featured tonight on “ABC World News with Diane Sawyer” and later on “Nightline.”

Small quake hits in San Diego County 03.10.2010

A 3.0-magnitude earthquake rattled San Diego County early Wednesday but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

LGBT Center asks San Francisco for help: Seeking $1 million loan 03.10.2010

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Community Center is asking the city of San Francisco for a sizable loan to keep the center from foreclosure.

Fletcher’s proposal helps change prison policy in the aftermath of Chelsea King 03.10.2010

A state prison policy of destroying field records one year after a criminal’s parole is completed has been “indefinitely” lifted after it was challenged by Assemblymember Nathan Fletcher (R-San Diego).

Gardner’s 2000 probation report paints dark, odd portrait 03.10.2010

In the decade-old probation report, the man charged with 17-year-old Chelsea King's murder says his father was abusive, and that he took as many as 18 medications until he was 16.

Local author to discuss how Bible is used to condemn homosexuality 03.09.2010

Local lesbian author Linda Patterson will discuss her book, “Hate Thy Neighbor: How the Bible is Misused to Condemn Homosexuality,” on Wednesday.

California Budget Crisis Diaries: Cuts and vetoes with the prison system 03.09.2010

California inmates may soon see tougher and longer days as lawmakers continue to fix California's budget problems.

John Albert Gardner’s prelim in King case delayed to Aug. 4 03.09.2010

Gardner, a registered sex offender from Lake Elsinore, appeared in court briefly Tuesday.

VIDEO: Runaway Toyota Prius stopped on I-8 by CHP patrol car 03.09.2010

With Video: Another potential black eye for Toyota Motor Corp., as a Prius had to be stopped with the aid of a California Highway Patrol vehicle on eastbound Interstate 8 because of a stuck accelerator.

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UPDATED: Prom denied, but lesbian teen is now a cause celebre 03.12.2010

The Constance McMillen story has gone viral.

VIDEO: Cine Gay showcase begins tonight 03.11.2010

Over the next 11 days, LGBT movie lovers have a chance to view films that reflect their lifestyles, relationships and struggles.

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Weekly Address: President to send updated Elementary and Secondary Education Act blueprint to Congress on Monday 03.13.2010

On Monday, my administration will send to Congress our blueprint for an updated Elementary and Secondary Education Act to overhaul No Child Left Behind.

Taking aim at California’s "open carry" handgun policy 03.11.2010

Public display of firearms should be left to trained law enforcement.

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California high school student joins ACLU to advocate for H.R. 4530 03.13.2010

“All I ever wanted was to be able to go to school and just be myself. But I couldn’t do that when the people I was supposed to be learning from were judging me and telling me something was wrong with me. How was I supposed to learn when I was constantly scared?” - high school student, Rochelle Hamilton

PFLAG San Diego offers student scholarship 03.11.2010

The San Diego chapter of Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) is again offering its' annual LGBT student scholarship.

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VIDEO: Lady Gaga, Beyonce sizzle in "Telephone" 03.13.2010

Lady Gaga and Beyonce are hot, hot, hot in their new music video, “Telephone,” which is as outrageous as anything either diva has done.

VIDEO: How Steven became Susan 03.13.2010

One man’s life-altering decision to go through gender transformation will be the subject of a CNN documentary, “Her Name Was Steven,” to be shown this weekend.

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NCAA women's basketball championships a lesbian destination 03.13.2010

NCAA women's basketball, noshing, hobnobbing and dancing amongst sports legends ... what else could possibly push you over the edge and decide to go to San Antonio in April?

Art of Fitness 03.12.2010

“What value do people who let themselves get out of shape place on their lives?”

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Q Money: Maximize Your Tax Advantage 03.11.2010

Congress managed to pass two significant pieces of legislation that could help improve your finances going forward and possibly even get you a break on your 2009 taxes

Avenue Q: When puppets populate 03.03.2010

Avenue Q is an award-winning Broadway musical largely inspired by those children shows in which humans and puppets co-exist, helping each other navigate life’s lessons. In Avenue Q, however, the lessons take on decidedly adult proportions—sort of a Sesame Street on Viagra.

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Love, Lesbian Style 02.13.2010

Traditionally, couples or friends celebrate Valentine’s Day by going out to dinner. But, what is supposed to be an enjoyable evening can sometimes be inconvenient and even uncomfortable or awkward. Here are some ways to be more creative and change it up!

Classic FlawLes TV 02.05.2010

Check out the classic episode of the much loved FlawLes TV... Vintage is all the craze, and vintage FlawLes is no exception.

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