Equality California (EQCA)
Equality California is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, grassroots-based, statewide advocacy organization whose mission is to achieve equality and civil rights for all lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) Californians.
Releases by this organization
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Newswire article Monday, August 24, 2009 California Senate Officially Calls for End to ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ The California Senate officially endorsed a resolution calling for the repeal of the discriminatory federal policy known as "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." Sponsored by Equality California (EQCA) and introduced by Senator Christine Kehoe (D-San Diego), the resolution calls on the United States Congress to pass and President Barack Obama to immediately sign the Military Readiness Enhancement Act of 2009, which would end the unfair policy and allow gay, lesbian and bisexual Americans to serve openly in the armed forces. The resolution passed the State Senate in a 23-16 vote. Read more |
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Newswire article Monday, August 17, 2009 Equality California Disappointed by Obama Administration’s Ongoing Defense of DOMA Today the Obama Administration filed court papers saying the Defense of Marriage Act does discriminate against same-sex couples, but the Justice Department is continuing to defend the law that prevents married same-sex couples from having their unions recognized by the federal government. In response, Equality California Executive Director Geoff Kors issued the following statement: Read more |
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Newswire article Wednesday, August 12, 2009 Equality California Today Releases Roadmap, Recommended Timeline to Restore Freedom to Marry for Same-Sex Couples What: After many conversations with community members across the state, coalition partners, donors and political strategists, Equality California (EQCA) will hold a teleconference to discuss its "Winning Back Marriage Equality in California: Analysis and Roadmap," with a recommended timeline on returning to the ballot to restore the freedom to marry for same-sex couples. EQCA will also discuss the achievements of its Win Marriage Back: Make it Real! effort, an on-the-ground, statewide organizing campaign launched almost 100 days ago. Read more |
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Newswire article Tuesday, August 11, 2009 Equality California to Release Roadmap, Recommended Timeline to Restore Freedom to Marry for Same-Sex Couples After many conversations with community members across the state, coalition partners, donors and political strategists, Equality California (EQCA) will hold a teleconference to discuss it’s, “Winning Back Marriage Equality in California: Analysis and Roadmap,” with a recommended timeline on returning to the ballot to restore the freedom to marry for same-sex couples. EQCA will also discuss the achievements of its Win Marriage Back: Make it Real effort, an on-the-ground, statewide organizing campaign launched almost 100 days ago. Read more |
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Newswire article Thursday, July 30, 2009 President Obama to Bestow Presidential Medal of Freedom on Harvey Milk Today President Obama announced that he will honor assassinated civil rights leader Harvey Milk with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor recognizing significant contributions to the nation and the world. The President will also honor Senator Edward Kennedy and tennis legend Billie Jean King, an open lesbian and longtime champion for the rights of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community, with the Medal of Freedom on August 12. Read more |
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Newswire article Thursday, July 16, 2009 State of California Urges Passage of Federal Hate Crimes Law The State of California officially endorsed a federal law combating hate crimes against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals today when the state Senate passed the Federal Hate Crimes Resolution. Read more |
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Newswire article Thursday, July 09, 2009 Bill Clarifying Rights of Same-Sex Couples Married Outside of California Passes Key Committee Today SB 54, which clarifies the rights of same-sex couples married outside of California, passed the Assembly Judiciary Committee in a 7-3 vote. Read more |
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Newswire article Thursday, June 18, 2009 Harvey Milk Day Bill Passes Key Assembly Committee The California State Assembly Education Committee today endorsed the Harvey Milk Day Bill by a 6-1 margin. The bill, authored by Senator Mark Leno (D -- San Francisco) and sponsored by Equality California (EQCA), calls for a "day of special significance" in honor of slain civil rights leader Harvey Milk. The bill also seeks to educate Californians about the former San Francisco City Supervisor, who became the nation's first openly lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) person elected to political office in a major city. Read more |
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Newswire article Tuesday, June 16, 2009 Federal Hate Crimes Resolution Passes Assembly Committee The California State Assembly Committee on Public Safety advanced the Federal Hate Crimes Resolution today by a vote of 4-0. The resolution, sponsored by Equality California (EQCA) and introduced last month by Assemblymember Pedro Nava (D-Santa Barbara), calls on the United States Senate to immediately pass the Matthew Shepard Act, which expands the landmark 1969 United States federal hate crimes law to include crimes motivated by a victim's real or perceived gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and disability. Read more |
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Newswire article Friday, June 12, 2009 EQCA Executive Director Geoff Kors Issues Statement on President Obama’s Support of Defense of Marriage Act In a recent California Federal Court challenge filed by a couple legally married in California, the United States Department of Justice under the direction of President Barack Obama filed a brief supporting the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and justifying discrimination in government benefits against same-sex couples. In response, Equality California (EQCA) Executive Director Geoff Kors released the following statement: Read more |