San Diego Gay and Lesbian News

City Controller Anisse Parker, although the winner last night, is clearly gearing up for what is sure to be a highly contested race.

Maine was poised to become the fifth state in the United States to recognize same-sex marriage in May 2009, after the measure was passed by the state Senate and House of Representatives and signed into law by Governor John Baldacci. The issue was placed on the statewide ballot after opponents to marriage equality submitted sufficient signatures for a people’s veto referendum.

Said Bauer, "Barack Obama in 2008 carried Virginia, carried New Jersey and won the 23rd House District in New York. His party now has massively lost Virginia and is fighting for its life in strongly Democratic New Jersey and in New York."

"Enough is enough," said Equality California Executive Director Geoff Kors. "A minority group should never have to defend its rights at the ballot box."

Family Research Council (FRC) President Tony Perkins today praised the citizens of Maine for exercising their right to a "People's Veto" and affirming marriage as the union of a man and a woman.

HRC invites you to “Bring Equality Home” to celebrate the historic hate crimes legislation signed by President Obama in October.

Voters in Kalamazoo, Mich., have passed Ordinance 1856, which bans discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation in housing, employment and public accommodations.

A recent poll by More magazine found that about 36 percent of the County’s jobs are occupied by midlife women.

The new office will have conference and training rooms, a patio and ample street parking.

The latest event of the newly formed group, “51% - A Woman’s Place is in Politics,” invites women of all walks of life to meet and interact with key political leaders who care about women’s livelihood. Their guest speaker will be newly appointed Sheriff of San Diego County, Bill Gore.