California’s system of direct democracy — the voter initiative process — has produced landmark laws reducing property taxes, banning affirmative action and legalizing medical marijuana. Now there’s a bid to declare that “the people of California wisely command” that gaysRead more
Month: March 2015
Openly LGBT Ambassadors Gather For Groundbreaking Panel In Washington, DC
The Human Rights Campaign, the Harvey Milk Foundation and GLIFAA hosted a historic panel discussion featuring all of the openly LGBT American ambassadors, Tuesday at the Newseum in Washington, D.C. The panel included U.S. Ambassador to Australia John Berry, U.S.Read more
Republican Governor Passes Law Allowing Discrimination Against Gays
Bucking intense criticism from citizens, celebrities, tech leaders, and convention customers, Indiana’s Republican Gov. Mike Pence quietly signed a controversial religious freedom bill into law on Thursday. Opponents warn the measure will sanction discrimination against LGBT people, and cost theRead more