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Popular San Francisco Bar Accused Of Gay Discrimination

A popular bar in San Francisco is being accused of discrimination after two women were ejected for allegedly responding to anti-gay remarks.

2013/03/29

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California Bill Would Remove Tax Break For Boy Scouts Over Gay Exclusions

A state lawmaker has introduced a bill that would allow California to strip the tax exempt status from youth groups, including the Boy Scouts of America, if they have policies that exclude gay members.

2013/02/20

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Berkeley Students Push To Ban Salvation Army From Campus

The Associated Students of the University of California Senate unanimously passed a resolution in November calling for Salvation Army donation boxes to be removed from campus residence halls on grounds that the Christian organization discriminates against gays and lesbians.

2012/12/13

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Rrazz Room Accuses SF Hotel Nikko Of Racism In Lawsuit Over Lease

Rrazz Entertainment, which ruins the Rrazz Room cabaret in San Francisco’s Hotel Nikko, is suing the hotel, alleging racism in the ending of the club’s lease, according to a published report.

2012/12/12

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Phil Matier: SF Housing Authority Complaints Reflect Poorly On Mayor

The embattled head of the San Francisco Housing Authority, under investigation and being sued over complaints of bullying and intimidating employees, has now come under fire by low income tenants who live in the buildings his agency manages.

2012/12/06

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SF Supervisors Tackle ‘Discriminatory’ Tax Code For Same-Sex Spouses

A San Francisco Supervisor is trying to eliminate what he called a discriminatory tax burden for same-sex spouses and domestic partners of city workers.

2012/11/22

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Famed Guitarist Claims Racism Led To SF Hotel Check-In Flap

A world-renowned guitarist nominated for induction into the Rock-And-Roll Hall Of Fame was allegedly told he couldn’t put a credit card deposit on a San Francisco hotel room because he is black.

2012/10/26

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Opinion: Obama Is Trying To Buy The Hispanic And Female Vote With Another Government Giveaway

Conveniently-timed for Obama’s reelection, the Hispanic and Women Farmers and Ranchers Claims Resolution program began September 24, 2012 – just a month-and-a-half before the election. Apparently the Obama administration did not care about this alleged injustice to females and Hispanics any time in the past three-and-a-half years. It just happened to be thought about and addressed now – just before voters pull the lever.

2012/09/27

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Berkeley Law Firm Sues In-N-Out Burger Over Discrimination

A Berkeley law firm has filed a class action lawsuit alleging that Irvine-based restaurant chain In-N-Out Burger maintains hiring practices that discriminate on the basis of race, color and age.

2012/09/05

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Bill Targets Discrimination Against California’s Unemployed

Lawmakers have sent Gov. Jerry Brown a bill that would end what supporters say is an increasingly prevalent form of discrimination against unemployed job seekers.

2012/08/30

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