Insight With Vicki GonzalezA Conversation With LGBT LawmakersJuly 31, 2015Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler spoke with three lawmakers about the LGBT laws enacted by the California Legislature. They’ll share stories about the challenges of passing civil rights bills and coming out. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezThe History, Future Of Sacramento's Lavender HeightsJuly 31, 2015The Lavender Heights neighborhood in Sacramento is the epicenter of the LGBT community. Beth Ruyak spoke with two community leaders about the history and future of the neighborhood. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentFive Years Later, Ashburn Reflects On His JourneyJuly 30, 2015 | Ben AdlerA former Republican lawmaker who came out as gay months before leaving the California Legislature says he was wrong to oppose gay rights measures – including bills to legalize same-sex marriage. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLaw Seeks To Fairly Represent Transgender People In DeathJuly 1, 2015 | Katie OrrA new California law allows the death certificates of transgender people to reflect the gender they identified with, rather than their biological sex. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
RootsKacey Musgraves Sings One For Marriage EqualityJune 26, 2015Kacey Musgraves performed a Tiny Desk Concert for NPR Music on the same day the Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage. So she couldn't possibly pass up the chance to play "Follow Your Arrow."
Sacramento Area Reacts To Same-Sex Marriage RulingJune 26, 2015Sacramento-area supporters of same-sex marriage are reacting with joy after learning of the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling that same-sex marriage it is a constitutional right.
State GovernmentCalifornia AG Wants To Stop ‘Sodomite Suppression Act’March 25, 2015 | Ed JoyceCalifornia Attorney General Kamala Harris wants "judicial authorization" to stop a proposed ballot initiation called the "Sodomite Suppression Act."
Supreme Court Justice Clears Same-Sex Marriage To Begin In Nevada, Keeps Idaho On HoldOctober 8, 2014(AP) -- Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy has allowed same-sex marriage to begin in Nevada, clarifying that an earlier order blocking gay unions applies only to Idaho.
Conference In Stockton To Tackle Issues Facing Gay CommunityFebruary 18, 2014 | Rich IbarraSeveral hundred people will meet in Stockton this week to discuss some of the biggest challenges facing the gay community - from bias and discrimination to violence. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
