After a week’s worth of media speculation regarding the identity of supposed lesbian blogger Amina Arraf, the real author of ‘A Gay Girl in Damascus’ has come forward, incurring criticism and frustration from Syrian LGBT activists and commentators alike. MSNBC reports that Tom MacMaster, a 40-year-old American graduate student at the University of Edinburgh in…
New York Governor Cuomo’s secretary Steve Cohen announced today that the long-debated measure to legalize same-sex marriage statewide should come to a vote this week. The New York Daily News reports that Cohen is optimistic about the impending vote, and has said that the “votes are there” for the measure to pass. “…If people are…
On June 10, the Obama Adminstration set forth new policy guidelines expanding states’ ability to provide same-sex couples with the same coverage offered to straight couples via Medicaid. The Washington Blade reports that, under the new guidelines, states may permit physically able partners in same-sex relationships to retain their homes even if their ill or…
A new bill was introduced yesterday by Senators Charles Schumer (D-NY) and Susan Collins (R-ME) that would put an end to the unequal taxation of employer-provided health insurance for domestic partners. In an unusual twist for equality-oriented legislation, the bill enjoys bipartisan backing with both Democratic LGBT advocates and Republican politicians lined up to co-sponsor…
Gay rights activists applauded the San Francisco Giants when they became the first major league sports team to record a video in support of LGBT youth for the ‘It Gets Better Project.’ Many hoped the video would spur other MLB teams into action; and now, those hopes have come to fruition. The Seattle Mariners announced…
San Diego LGBT Pride welcomes Spirit of Stonewall rally keynote speaker Marianne Williamson, a New York Times best-selling author and founder of the Peace Alliance and Project Angel Food in Los Angeles. She’ll be joined by Tucson hero and political activist Daniel Hernandez Jr., who came to the immediate aid of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords after…
Shell Vacations, the new owner of the historic Park Manor Suites, has announced it has changed the property’s name to Inn at the Park in an effort to maintain brand recognition with other similar properties within the Shell Vacations collection. “Inn at the Park will be a signature location for our company and we look…
Metro Area Real Estate Professionals for Young Adult Housing (MARYAH) hosts its annual Spring Soiree, June 16, 5:30-8:30 p.m. The event benefits The Center’s Sunburst Youth Housing Project. Enjoy hosted wine and cocktails, plus fare from local eateries as you tour model homes at The Courtyard at 1 Mission. The event starts at 845 Fort…
Diversionary Theatre opens its 2011/2012 season with the U.S. premiere of Poster Boys, a humorous look at love and the folly of modern marketing. A co-production with Moxie Theatre, Poster Boys starts with a July 7 opening night. Other shows this season include Marlowe’s tale of intense passion and betrayal, Edward II; Learn to Be…
Want a free ticket to Pride? Need to get an HIV test before the fun starts? Schedule an appointment for a free, confidential HIV Early Test with the UCSD Antiviral Research Center and get a free one-day ticket to the Pride Festival. The free Pride ticket offer is only good for appointments between June 13…
