Press Releases

Study Released on Polling Regarding Marriage Equality

A groundbreaking report released today analyzing a decade’s worth of polling on ballot measures regarding marriage for same-sex couples found that forces supporting and opposing marriage equality had little success at changing voter sentiment during these campaigns. (June 2010)
Cal Launches Pioneering Initiative on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

On a campus long dedicated to educating Californians of every background, a major effort was announced to establish the University of California, Berkeley, as a national leader in research, teaching and public service related to equity and inclusion. (February 2010)
New Project Targets Federal Agencies for LGBT Rights

A new project dedicated to making federal agency policies and practices more responsive to the rights and needs of the LGBT community has been announced by Public Interest Projects (PIP), the effort's fiscal sponsor. (January 2010)
Inaugural Cohort of 21st Century Fellows Announced

22 leaders have been selected to take part in the 21st Century Fellows Program, a year-long leadership development program for people of color managers at lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) organizations. (September 2009)
Presidio Receives $15 Million from the Haas, Jr. Fund

This new gift will advance the Presidio's value to the community as a national park for all and continue to realize the Presidio's potential as a national park destination that brings outdoor experiences to youth, families, and underserved communities – an aspect of particular priority to the Haas, Jr. Fund. (April 2007)