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Zimbabwe LGBT Group Harassed by Police

In the latest of what has become an alarming pattern of police harassment of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) human rights defenders, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) have charged the co-chairperson of Gays and Lesbians of Zimbabwe (GALZ), Martha Tholanah, with running an “unregistered” organization.

Bestselling Author Victim of Gay Hate Campaign

Author Sarah Luddington has come under attack from a barrage of homophobic hatred following the release of her Arthurian fantasy series, The Knights of Camelot, in which the main protagonist is bisexual.

San Diego Stonewall Rally Returns to Hillcrest

In honor of raising the 65′ Hillcrest Pride Flag, Fabulous Hillcrest is hosting a premier event, the Pride of Hillcrest Block Party to kick off Pride weekend with urban style and flare. On Friday evening, July 20, San Diego Pride and Fabulous Hillcrest present the Pride of Hillcrest Block Party from 6:00 -11:00 pm.

San Diego Human Relations Commission Supports Harvey Milk Naval Vessel

At their monthly meeting, the City of San Diego’s Human Relations Commission unanimously voted to give their official support and write a letter urging the Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus and the Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta to name a Navy vessel in the honor of Navy Lt. Harvey Milk who was stationed in San Diego in the 1950’s.

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Spotlight on Dr. Pat Washington

With the primary election nearing, we wanted to zoom in on Patricia A. Washington, Ph.D., a candidate for California Assembly District 79. The district currently consists of 15% of San Diego County, including Coronado, National City, Imperial Beach, the Mission Valley and College areas, Lemon Grove, a part of Bonita, and over 62% of Chula Vista.

Hungary: Increasingly Hostile Climate for LGBT People

Echoing developments in Russia, extreme-right parliamentarians in Hungary have tabled proposals to outlaw public discussions of homosexuality. In parallel, the Budapest police has rejected a request to hold the annual LGBT pride march in July 2012.

A member of far-right party Jobbik, which holds 47 out of 386 seats in the Hungarian Parliament, tabled three bills to forbid the positive portrayal of “disorders of sexual behavior—especially sexual relations between members of the same sex”.

San Diego Harvey Milk Breakfast 5/25 Almost Sold Out

The 4th annual Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast will be held on Friday May 25, 2012, 7:30-9 am at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel, 1 Park Blvd. Attended by more than 1,000 people, businesses, groups and organizations, this San Diego event is the largest Harvey Milk celebration in the state of California.

The Center, which organizes the annual fundraiser for its programs, reports that the popular event is almost sold out.

European Parliament Updates "LGBT Toolkit"

The European Parliament adopted its annual report on human rights in the world, paying close attention to EU action for the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people. The report also comments on a range of new measures, including the creation of an EU Special Representative on Human Rights.

Democrats for Carl DeMaio Happy Hour March 20

Join the "Democrats for DeMaio" and "LGBT Coalition for DeMaio" at Eden in Hillcrest for a special happy hour to support Carl DeMaio for San Diego Mayor.

PLUS: Special Appearance and Performance By Comedian Shawn Pelofsky

Carl DeMaio fights for the people against the special interests at City Hall. His agenda of fixing city finances and restoring neighborhood services unites San Diegans from all political parties.

Bonnie Dumanis Calls for San Diego Education Leadership Summit

Mayoral Candidate Bonnie Dumanis last week announced plans to develop a regional Educational Leadership Summit as part of her ongoing commitment to reforming the San Diego Unified School District and implementing her ‘Framework for America’s Finest Schools.’

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