September 2010 -- gaysonoma.com - Voice of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgendered Community in the North Bay
NEWS
Frontpage
Local
Russian River
Marin
Napa
North Counties
San Francisco
State
National
International
PERSPECTIVES
Opinions
Columns
Letter to the Editor
Sports
Creature Comforts
FEATURES
HIV & AIDS
Gay Scene
Marriage Rights
Health
Seniors
Spirituality
Wine
Transgender / Transsexual
Real Estate
Everybody's Business
Travel
bullet Fitness
ARTS &
ENTERTAINMENT
Theater
Music
Books
Television
Film
Radio
Happenings
Calendar
MARKETPLACE
PERSONALS
Men & Women
NEWSPAPER
Advertising Info
Contact Us
RESOURCES
Web Search
Links

California State News
Meg Whitman says she would defend Proposition 8
Republican gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman said this afternoon that if elected governor, she would defend Proposition 8, which prohib…

State Legislature Acts on LGBT Issues
State Senate Passes New Hate Crimes Bill Protecting Against Legal Loopholes

The State Senate today passed the Hate Crimes Pro…

California Passes Bill Eliminating Legal Separation Barriers for Same-Sex Couples
Today the California State Senate passed the Separation Equity Act, AB 2700, by a 26-9 bipartisan vote. Previously approved by the State …

California Passes Legislation Strengthening Religious Freedoms for Clergy
The California Assembly today passed the Civil Marriage Religious Freedom Act (SB 906) in a 46-25 vote. The bill, introduced by Senator M…

State of California Calls on Federal Government to Grant Tax Equity to Same-Sex Couples
Today the State of California officially endorsed a resolution supporting greater tax equity for married same-sex couples and registered…

Judge Allows, but Delays, Gay Marriage in California
Same sex marriage is legal again in California. Sort of.

Just a week after ruling that Proposition 8 ÷ a 2008 voter-appr…

Governor also urges resumption of gay weddings
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger urged a federal judge Friday, August 6 to permit same-sex weddings to resume immediately, arguing that Califor…

With Sweeping Clarity, Prop 8 Struck Down
US District Judge Vaughn R. Walker has ruled that Proposition 8, the 2008 California ballot measure that amended the California Constitut…

California Marriage Ban Struck Down
In a landmark decision today, a federal judge ruled that Proposition 8, the California ballot initiative that excluded same-sex couples f…

State of California Formally Endorses Immigration Rights for Same-Sex Couples
Today the State Senate passed a resolution with a 23-12 vote that included bipartisan support, endorsing a federal law that would permit …

Record Number of LGBT Candidates Win Their Primaries
In yesterdayâs primary elections, Californians voted overwhelmingly for candidates who support full equality for the lesbian, gay, b…

Nephew's hopeful as state prepares to observe Harvey Milk Day
Not unlike his famous uncle, L. Stuart Milk is very much a hopeful man.

He's had to be a patient one, too.

It's bee…

California Legislature Urges Congress, President to Repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"
Today the State Assembly officially endorsed a resolution calling for the repeal of the discriminatory federal policy known as "Don't Ask…

California Legislature Urges Congress, President to Repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"
Today the State Assembly officially endorsed a resolution calling for the repeal of the discriminatory federal policy known as "Don't Ask…

Equality California to Celebrate First-Ever Harvey Milk Day 
with Statewide Canvasses on Marriage Equality
In honor of the first-ever Harvey Milk Day, Equality California and its coalition partners will host a day of action where canvassers wi…

Could 2010 be Year of the Gay?
The unprecedented number of LGBT candidates expected to seek political office this November could be setting up 2010 as the ãYear of the …

Equality California Calls for Addition of Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity in 2020 Census
On March 22, Senator Kehoe (D-San Diego) introduced a joint resolution sponsored by Equality California, urging the federal government to…

Equality California Congratulates New LGBT Caucus Chair Assemblymember Tom Ammiano
Assemblymember Tom Ammiano (DöSan Francisco) was elected this week to serve as Chair of the state legislature's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, a…

Anti-Gay Lawmaker Reportedly at Gay Club Before DUI Arrest
A California state senator who reportedly has voted against every gay rights measure since he took office eight years ago was charged wit…

Openly Gay CA Assembly Leader Sworn In
The first openly gay lawmaker to lead either house of the California Legislature was sworn in Monday as speaker of the state Assembly, ta…

Equality California Sponsors First Bill in Nation to Include Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation in State Government Forms
Equality California is sponsoring a new bill that would require the state to add questions about sexual orientation, gender identity and …

Equality California Calls for Impeachment of California Fair Political Practices Commissioner
Equality California will ask the governor and state legislature to begin impeachment proceedings against Ronald Rotunda, a member of the …

Equality California Urges President Obama to Repeal DADT Immediately
ãWe appreciate President Obama reiterating his commitment to repeal Donât Ask Donât Tell, but words do not end discriminat…

LGBT Prisoner Safety Bill Passes Assembly Committee


Bill to expand protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender prisoners was recently re-introduced after veto last year
…

At heart of Prop. 8 trial, a clash over motives
A majority of voters stopped same-sex marriage in California simply by casting a ballot for Proposition 8.

This week, when a f…

Great expectations as Congress returns from recess
Rep. Jared Polis (D-Colo.) told DC Agenda this week that heâs expecting a markup of ENDA this month or next. (DC Agenda photo by Mic…

Is it too soon to petition the Supreme Court on gay marriage
On January 11th, a remarkable legal case opens in a San Francisco courtroom÷on its way, it seems almost certain, to the Supreme Cour…

Equality California Issues Statement on Assemblymember John A. Pérez and Historic Opportunity for Speaker of California Assembly Position
Director Geoff Kors issued the following statement:

ãEquality California hails the historic opportunity for Assemblymember Joh…

Faith and Tolerance Collide in Vallejo
Drive through Vallejo and you will see a once-proud Navy town clearly down on its luck. A motel room goes for $30.99 a night, including H…

Equality California Institute Receives $444,000 Grant from 
California Department of Mental Health
The California LGBT Health and Human Services Network of Equality California Institute (EQCAI) has been awarded a two-year, $444,000 gran…

Equality California Calls for Strengthening Ongoing Boycott against Anti-Gay Reggae Singer Buju Banton
Equality California is calling for strengthening the ongoing boycott against Buju Banton, a reggae artist whose music promotes the violen…

Governor Signs Harvey Milk Day and Marriage Recognition Bills
On October 12, Governor Schwarzenegger signed into law two historic LGBT rights bills ö recognizing the contributions of slain civil…

Diverse Coalition Re-Launches Multi-Million Dollar 
Education Campaign for the Freedom to Marry
Today a broad-based coalition re-launched Let California Ring, a comprehensive campaign to build support for marriage for Californiaâs sa…

Equality California Finds Confirmation of Poochigian for State Appellate Court Appalling
Equality California was appalled with the confirmation today of Charles Poochigian for a seat on the 5th District Court of Appeal in Fres…

Courage Campaign and EQCA join forces to support Manchester Hotels Boycott
The Courage Campaign and Equality California today launched a new web site and email campaign to ask their members and supporters across …

Senate Approves Law Clarifying Rights of 
Same-Sex Couples Married Outside of California
The California Senate today passed the Marriage Recognition and Family Protection Act, SB 54, in a 23-14 vote. The bill, introduced by Se…

Assembly Approves Resolution Calling on Federal Government to Change Outdated Blood Donor Policy
Today, the Assembly approved the U.S. Blood Donor Nondiscrimination Resolution (AJR 13) with a vote of 41-28. Sponsored by Equality Calif…

California Assembly Urges Congress to Extend Immigration Rights to Same-Sex Couples
Today the State Assembly passed a resolution officially endorsing a federal law ending discriminatory immigration policies by permitting …

Harvey Milk Day Bill Heading to Governorâs Desk
The Harvey Milk Day bill is heading to the Governorâs desk now that the state Senate passed the bill by a 22-14 Senate concurrence v…

Governor Schwarzenegger, First Lady Maria Shriver 
Will Induct Harvey Milk into California Hall of Fame
Today, Governor Schwarzenegger and First Lady Maria Shriver announced that Harvey Milk will be inducted into the California Museumâs…

California Senate Officially Calls for End to ÎDonât Ask, Donât Tellâ
The California Senate officially endorsed a resolution calling for the repeal of the discriminatory federal policy known as ãDonât Ask, D…

Equality California-Sponsored Resolutions on Key Federal Policies Advance in California Legislature
Today, the Assembly Judiciary Committee passed three resolutions with a 6-3 vote of the committee on critical federal laws affecting lesb…

Equality California Recommends Returning to Ballot in 2012 
to Win Marriage Back for Same-Sex Couples
Today Equality California (EQCA) released ãWinning Back Marriage Equality in California: Analysis and Plan,ä a proposed 3-year-…

Equality California Calls Governorâs Veto of Critical AIDS Funding Shortsighted, Immoral

Governor Schwarzenegger today line-item vetoed close to $52 million in funding to the State Office of AIDS. These funds support education…

Senator Leno Announces Bill Clarifying Rights of Same-Sex Couples Married Outside of California
On June 26, Senator Mark Leno (D-San Francisco) announced new legislation, SB 54, sponsored by Equality California (EQCA), which clarifie…

Marriage Equality Supporters Get Engaged as Latest Polling Data Is Shared and Community Feedback Is Collected in Gatherings Held Across California
"We are a resilient community. In the face of a California Supreme Court that failed to step in when a bare majority of voters added an …

Fresno Hospital Bars Lesbian From Visiting Partner And Giving Advice About Her Treatment
FAfter a lesbian was barred from visiting her partner and giving advice about her treatment at a Fresno hospital, the American Civil Libe…

EQCA Appointed to Governorâs California Complete Count Committee to Help Ensure Complete 2010 Census Count
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today appointed Equality California (EQCA) to the California Complete Count Committee. EQCA was one of a n…

Equality California, Jordan / Rustin Coalition Launch Mobilization Effort on Marriage for Same-Sex Couples in African-American Communities
As same-sex couples who were able to legally marry last year celebrate their one-year-anniversaries, Equality California (EQCA) and Jorda…

Court Upholds Prop 8; State Continues To Recognize 18,000 Marriages
On May 26, in a 6 to 1 decision, the California Supreme Court upheld Proposition 8, the ballot measure that eliminated the right of same …

CA Supreme Court Upholds Student Civil Rights Act


On June 1, a Sacramento Superior Court dismissed a lawsuit seeking to invalidate SB 777, the California Student Civil Rights Act, which p…

California School Bans Sixth Graderâs Presentation on Harvey Milk
Wrongly citing a school policy on sex education, a California school illegally censored a sixth graderâs classroom presentation about Har…

Deadline Approaching for Registered Domestic Partners to Apply for Property Tax Relief
Sen. Christine Kehoe, D-San Diego reminded registered domestic partners today of the June 30, 2009 deadline to apply for a reassessment o…

Same-Sex Couples in Sacramento County Engage in National Marriage Counter Actions and Call on President Obama to Overturn the Federal Defense of Marriage Act
On Valentineâs Day, February 14, 2009, from 12:00 to 3:00pm the Marriage Equality USA Sacramento County Chapter, in conjunction with Join…

Bill Would Allow Same-sex Homeowners to Avoid Property Tax Increases Upon the Death of a Loved One
Assembly Member Kevin de Leon (D-Los Angeles), Chair of the Assembly Appropriations Committee, introduced Assembly Bill 103 today, which …

New Filing In Prop 8 Challenge
On January 6, the National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR), the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), and Lambda Legal filed a reply br…

MARRIAGE EQUALITY USA RELEASES REPORT SUMMARIZING POST-PROP 8 COMMUNITY FORUMS AND ON-LINE SURVEY RESULTS
"Our grassroots community is comprised of dedicated, insightful and passionate leaders and individuals who deeply care about marriage equ…

New LGBT Equality Laws go into Effect January 1, LGBT Caucus Members Assume Leadership Positions
On January 1, California's foster youth and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people will receive new legal protections that …




Rent.com banner #5








PFLAG - Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays

 




Copyright 2010 Gaysonoma.com All Rights Reserved. Designed by MsJones