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    Frederick Douglass, the Freedom to Marry, and LGBT Equality

    Frederick Douglass, the Freedom to Marry, and LGBT Equality

    Early on in our work for marriage equality, we had the occasion to reread the autobiography and other selected writings of renowned abolitionist and civil rights champion Frederick Douglass. Through…

    Cars with Muscle

    Cars with Muscle

    For some guys and gals, it’s all about the muscles. And the two cars we’ll check out this time have some strong ones. There are three muscle cars from U.S.-brand…

    It’s Just That Simple

    It’s Just That Simple

    When the California Legislature returns on August 17, the Senate Appropriations Committee will begin processing bill 959, The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Disparities Reduction Act. Sponsored by Assemblyman David…

    In the News

    By Dennis McMillan San Francisco Records All-Time Low in Number of HIV Infections and Deaths San Francisco HIV infections and related deaths are at an all-time low, according to the…

    Ann Rostow: Seething Sapphic Septet “Came Out of Nowhere

    Ann Rostow: Seething Sapphic Septet “Came Out of Nowhere

    By Ann Rostow Seething Sapphic Septet “Came Out of Nowhere” Just when you thought we might be done with GLBT legal stories comes terrific news! The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission…

    Who Nominates a Supreme Court Justice Is the Best Predictor of How that Justice Will Vote in Gay Rights Cases

    Who Nominates a Supreme Court Justice Is the Best Predictor of How  that Justice Will Vote in Gay Rights Cases

    By Paula Canny, Esq. Last month, in a 5–4 decision, the United States Supreme Court ruled that denying marriage rights to same sex couples violates the United States Constitution. One…

    SCOTUS Stats Analysis of the Current Supreme Court by Paula Canny, Esq.

    SCOTUS Stats Analysis of the Current Supreme Court by Paula Canny, Esq.

    John G. Roberts, Jr. (born 1/27/1955, 60 years old) Nomination: George W. Bush on 9/6/2005 Senate confirmation: 78-22 on 9/29/2005 Senate composition: 55R-45D Windsor: He found DOMA was constitutional. Obergefell:…

    Why I Support a Department of Race & Equity in Oakland

    Why I Support a Department of Race & Equity in Oakland

    The City of Oakland has many reasons as to why we should be a leader on racial justice and social equity, but despite a diverse and dedicated population, and the…

    Taking Pride in Marriage and Family

    Taking Pride in Marriage and Family

    The United States Supreme Court decision establishing marriage equality across the country made this year’s San Francisco Pride Celebration a powerful affirmation. Finally, the law frees all of us to…

    Rainbow Honor Walk: Passionate Activist George Choy

    Rainbow Honor Walk:  Passionate Activist George Choy

    George Choy was a passionate advocate of civil and human rights for members of the LGBTQ communities of San Francisco and around the world. Driven by the belief that we…