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New York Times, February 2, 2010 — The nation’s top two Defense officials called on Tuesday for an end to the 16-year-old “don’t ask, don’t tell” law, a major step toward allowing openly gay men and women to serve in the United States military for the first time in its history.
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Expected Executive Action Would Change "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Emplematation
SANTA BARBARA, CA, February 1, 2010 — The Palm Center has announced that President Obama’s executive changes to the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy, expected to be announced Tuesday, could significantly impact the lives of gay troops. The expected statements from Defense Secretary Gates and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen would protect some service members from investigations based on third-party allegations and set a new standard for what constitutes reliable sources and credible information that trigger a “don’t ask, don’t tell” investigation. It is also expected that the military brass will announce changes to the adjudication of potential discharges, whose effect could be to require a flag officer to sign off on any discharge for it to move forward.
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Judy Pirkowitsch and Kate Silsbury, supporters of Pacific Pride Foundation, are giving you an opportunity to continue to show your support for Pacific Pride Foundation by contributing $25 when you attend a complimentary initial meeting.
Whether you’re new to financial planning or are an experienced investor, taking the opportunity to meet with Judy or Kate may help you feel more confident about your financial decisions, goals and plans. Just for attending the complimentary meeting, Pacific Pride Foundation will receive a $25 donation. More info >>
Get your financial issues handled, learn financial strategies, and understand market outlook on the first Thursday of every month with Judy Pirkowitsch. More info >>
Cuts to Pacific Pride Foundation Hurts HIV/AIDS Patients and Threatens the Future
Santa Barbara Independent, October 1, 2009
A woman discovers she is pregnant. Upon going to the doctor, she makes a second discovery: She is also HIV positive. Many who hear about this situation — which, tragically, is not a hypothetical one in Santa Barbara County — would assume that the unborn child now has a death sentence. But this need not be the case. With proper medical supervision, the child can remain HIV negative. The prevention of mother-to-fetus HIV infection may seem miraculous, but it actually results from strict adherence to a regime of immunity-boosting and antiviral medication.
Ramiro Diaz knows the routine well. In the last year and a half, he and other employees of Pacific Pride Foundation (PPF) have helped six North County mothers save their babies from infection by teaching the women how to take their medication properly, by making appointments with their doctors and driving them there, by constantly checking in on their progress, and, perhaps most importantly, by earning these women’s trust.
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| ONE-STOP SHOPPING: Remaining PPF staffers (from left: Colette Schabram, James McDevitt, David Selberg, Jerry Schwartz, and Lisa Quick) work to keep the food pantry well-stocked. |
Pacific Pride Foundation needs your help supporting men, women, and children living with HIV/AIDS in Santa Barbara County! Your generous donation of any of the grocery items on this shopping list will go directly to food pantries in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria. Please call Dana Campagna at extension 122 with any questions.
Sept. 1, 2009: Please take a moment and sign your name on this letter to the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors--Salud Carbajal 1st District, Janet Wolf 2nd District, Doreen Farr 3rd District, Joni Gray 4th District and Joseph Centeno 5th District. Thank You!
: The goal of S.A.M.E. is to motivate and promote local activism to achieve marriage equality at a local, state, and national level. This coalition is made up of a diverse group of volunteers including members of LGBT and straight communities, as well as parents, and people of faith. We've devoted a new section of our website to S.A.M.E. The strategic Alliance for Marriage Equality. To learn more, go here.
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