CA LGBT News Round-up: SD violence, Sac apology, AIDS/Lifecycle and more…
California Ripple Effect
June 8, 2009


Head of San Diego Pride attacked and beaten in what appears to be a hate-motivated attack. (Rex Wockner)

Sacramento radio hosts issue apology after pressure from the community and advertisers over their offensive remarks inciting violence against transgender children. (Autumn Sandeen)

AIDS Lifecycle riders finish in Los Angeles, raising critical funds for HIV/AIDS services. The LA Times profiles a rider. Organizers took the opportunity to castigate the proposed state budget cuts. You can make your voice heard on the issue at EQCA’s Action Center. UCLA’s Williams Institute finds more evidence of the economic benefits of marriage equality, citing the example of New Hampshire and New England.

Cultural critic Jasmyne A. Cannick calls on California’s African-American community to focus on fighting budget cuts, rather than on denying marriage rights to others.

Thousands attend Salt Lake City Pride, with Prop 8 fresh in their minds.

International LGBT rights group gets special status from the Organization of American States. Hopefully, this means LGBT issues will be included more in discussions among Latin American nations.