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Assemblymember Block Sends Governor Legislation to Increase Transparency when CSU Campuses Change Admissions Policies

Thursday, September 2, 2010
By Staff Report

Following through on his commitment to shine a greater light on the process when California State University (CSU) local campuses change their admissions policies, Assemblymember Marty Block (AD-78) has sent AB 2402 to the Governor for his signature. Overwhelmingly approved by the Legislature, this legislation requires the CSU to follow specified public notice criteria... »

The Trouble with the Pope – A Documentary

Thursday, September 2, 2010
By Staff Report

Channel 4 documentary presented by Peter Tatchell Broadcast Monday 13 September at 8pm Human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell presents an hour-long examination of Pope Benedict XVI, broadcast on Channel 4 at 8pm on Monday 13 September, three days... »

San Diego Humane Society and SPCA Helps Prosecute Animal Abuser from Facebook Video

Thursday, September 2, 2010
By Staff Report

Young man that filmed himself killing opossum charged with felony SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Humane Society and SPCA’s investigation of a young man who videotaped himself mutilating and killing an opossum and posted the video to the popular social networking site Facebook has lead to charges of felony animal abuse against the suspect. On... »

Deadline Extended – Dancing with Hope Women’s Empowerment Retreat 9/17-9/19

Thursday, September 2, 2010
By Staff Report

The deadline for applications has been extended one week as there is still some space available at our upcoming retreat. A fabulous and empowering weekend is planned!  Retreat participants will enjoy dynamic and female-centered bilingual workshops, a holistic healing center, healthy food, swimming, guided nature walks and more.  Workshops will explore beauty & sexuality, releasing... »

The Changing Face of The Transgender Community

Thursday, September 2, 2010
By Staff Report

With more female-to-male transitions, long-held perceptions of what it means to be a Transgender are no longer valid. (Bala Cynwyd, PA)  Time was when the conventional image of a transgender individual was that of a man dressing as a woman.  Inaccurate as that image was, the popular definition or concept of the transgender... »

Statewide Plastic Bag Ban Fails – Coastkeeper Looks to Local Cities

Wednesday, September 1, 2010
By Staff Report

SAN DIEGO, September 1, 2010- During the final hours of the state’s legislative session, California State Senators voted 14 – 21 to reject AB 1998, a statewide bill that would have banned single-use plastic bags. The bill was intended to help shift the public to reusable bags by prohibiting grocery stores, pharmacies and convenience stores... »

Costco Business Center Opens in San Diego

Wednesday, September 1, 2010
By Staff Report

ISSAQUAH, Wash. – Costco Wholesale Corporation (Nasdaq: COST), the leading warehouse club operator, is opening a new Costco Business Center in San Diego, at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept.15, 2010, to better serve San Diego-area businesses. The new Costco Business Center will stock more business-oriented products than standard Costco Wholesale warehouses. Businesses have... »

Horizons Foundation Awards $600,000 in Grants to Nearly 40 Organizations in Support of LGBT Issues

Wednesday, September 1, 2010
By Staff Report

PRESS RELEASE: Horizons Announces $600,000 in Grants to LGBT Organizations to Support Marriage Equality and Community Issues$350,000 Dedicated to Increasing Support for Marriage Equality in Communities of Color SAN FRANCISCO, CA (September 1, 2010) – Horizons Foundation today joined together with community leaders and supporters to announce nearly $600,000 in grants... »

NBJC’s “OUT on the Hill” Black LGBT Leadership Summit (Sept. 15-18)

Wednesday, September 1, 2010
By Staff Report

September 1, 2010. Black lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people will gather in the nation’s capitol for the National Black Justice Coalition’s (NBJC) OUT on the Hill Black LGBT Leadership Summit, a convening of top African American LGBT thought leaders, faith leaders, philanthropists and activists who are organizing to empower their communities while... »

Victimization and Institutional Support Affect LGBT Student Connectedness, GLSEN Article Finds

Wednesday, September 1, 2010
By Staff Report

Victimization Relates to Lowered School Connectedness for LGBT Youth, Institutional Support Relates to Greater Connectedness, GLSEN Article Finds NEW YORK, Sept. 1, 2010 – New research, conducted by GLSEN (the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network), examining how in-school victimization and institutional support affect LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) student connectedness at school, has... »

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