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GLAAD's What To Watch On Wednesday | VIDEO

Megan Townsend - Entertainment and Operations Coordinator, GLAAD
May 22nd, 2013

(This post was originally published by SDGLN content partner GLAAD.)

Tonight catch the season finales of "Chicago Fire" and "Modern Family," plus the back-to-back season finale of "Off Pitch."

What to Watch: Wednesday, May 22

9:00pm: Modern Family, ABC (30 mins) SEASON FINALE

Myrtle Cole claims victory in District 4 City Council race

Liam Dillon - Voice of San Diego
May 22nd, 2013

(This article originally appeared HERE on Voice of San Diego.)

Midway through Myrtle Cole’s speech at a union hall Tuesday night, a supporter stood up behind her holding up signs with photos of Cole and San Diego Mayor Bob Filner.

Victory, the signs read.

When Cole turned to see the photos, another supporter announced the latest vote tally had given her an insurmountable lead in the District 4 City Council race.

Trevor Hero Award to be given to Cindy McCain

SDGLN Staff
May 22nd, 2013

NEW YORK -- The Trevor Project will honor philanthropist Cindy McCain with the Trevor Hero Award at TrevorLIVE New York at Chelsea Piers for her ongoing support of the LGBT community.

The award will be presented to McCain by her daughter Meghan McCain on Monday, June 17 at The Trevor Project’s signature annual event that brings together top entertainers, advocates and corporate leaders to support the organization’s life-saving, life-affirming work for LGBT and questioning youth in crisis.

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Hedy's Hints: Is homeownership still a good long-term investment?

Hedy Goldman
May 22nd, 2013

If you are wondering if buying a home in San Diego is a good investment, history shows that home ownership in California is a solid long-term investment. Over the past 42 years, home prices have risen steadily in California almost every year and as recent as 2012, they are back on the rise.

There are many reasons why home-buying shoulder be approached as a good long-term investment – but most importantly it provides both equity accumulation and tax benefits over time.

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Nevada’s hate crimes protections now include transgender community

SDGLN Staff
May 22nd, 2013

CARSON CITY, Nev. -- Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval on Tuesday signed into law SB 139, legislation adding gender identity and expression to the state's hate crimes law.

Under the new law, transgender Nevadans will have the same protections against hate crimes as all other vulnerable communities. Under the leadership of Senators Pat Spearman and David Parks, the bill passed the state Senate with all but one senator voting in favor and 30-11 in the state Assembly.

Gay rights supporters mourn exclusion of LGBT binational couples from immigration reform

Ken Williams - SDGLN Editor in Chief
May 22nd, 2013

WASHINGTON – Gay rights supporters and their allies expressed bitter disappointment that LGBT binational couples are being excluded from immigration reform.

Bowing to enormous pressure from Republicans who threatened to derail the entire bill, Democrats reluctantly withdrew an amendment that would have added LGBT binational couples to the much-needed overhaul of the nation’s immigration laws.

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) had repeatedly warned Democrats against added LGBT protections to the immigration reform bill and vowed to pull his support for the proposed bill.

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FilmOut Q&A: “Pit Stop” with writer-director Yen Tan | VIDEO

Ken Williams - SDGLN Editor in Chief
May 22nd, 2013

(Editor's note: SDGLN is featuring Q&A interviews with leading filmmakers from around the world who are participating in FilmOut San Diego's 15th annual LGBT Film Festival, running May 29 to June 2 at the historic Birch North Park Theatre. Follow SDGLN for all the news about one of the top LGBT film festivals in the U.S.)

“Pit Stop” is a wonderfully told story about the lonely lives of gay men living mostly in the closet in small town America.

Reports of more anti-gay attacks in New York after thousands march for violence victims | VIDEO

Dani Heffernan, Media Research Associate at GLAAD
May 21st, 2013

Hours after thousands of local advocates, including GLAAD, marched through New York City's West Village in response to the recent series of alleged anti-LGBT attacks, and to mourn the murder of an openly gay man of color, more

Long Beach opens park in honor of Harvey Milk

Ben Cartwright - SDGLN Staff Writer
May 21st, 2013

LONG BEACH, Calif. -- City leaders opened a park this morning in Long Beach's downtown area named after gay rights leader Harvey Milk.

A grand opening celebration was held at the park, located at Third Street and The Promenade.

Ground was broken on the park a year ago, which also includes an "Equality Plaza" area commemorating Milk and local gay leaders.

San Diego Democrats for Equality continue transformation process

SDGLN Staff
May 21st, 2013

SAN DIEGO -- As the San Diego Democrats for Equality continue their transformation of the club's operating structure, members will have the opportunity to learn more and vote on some transitional matters at the next monthly meeting on Thursday, May 23.