San Diego LGBT newspaper

Update: After tragic accident, Indiana laws bar lesbian woman’s partner from claiming her body

Unusually high winds resulted in the sudden and devastating collapse of concert stage Saturday at the Indiana State Fair. Among the five individuals killed in the tragic accident was Christina Santiago, program manager for the Lesbian Community Care Project (LCCP) at the Howard Brown Health Center (HBHC). In response to Santiago’s passing, colleagues and friends…

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Adam Carolla under fire for anti-gay comments

Comedian and former television host Adam Carolla is facing backlash from the LGBT community after making anti-gay comments last week on his podcast. GLAAD issued a statement Tuesday in response to Carolla’s hateful commentary on “The Adam Carolla Show,” urging networks and advertisers to rethink their support of the former “Loveline” host. According to Entertainment…

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San Diego LGBT newspaper

Rhode Island gay-rights advocate dies at 55

LGBT-rights activist and gay marriage advocate Patricia Baker lost her battle with lung cancer Sunday at age 55. The Rhode Island native was a local champion for the gay community, working tirelessly to achieve federal recognition of same-sex marriage throughout the country. According to the Providence Journal, Baker fought diligently to achieve marriage equality despite…

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Bourbon Street hosts annual wine tasting fundraiser for Mama’s Kitchen

Partygoers will experience eclectic wine tastings with pours throughout the evening, while enjoying a sumptuous selection of hors d’oeuvres as Bourbon Street hosts Mama’s Kitchen’s 16th Annual Wine Tasting Event, presented by Revivals, on Aug. 18. Proceeds go directly to the daily operations of Mama’s Kitchen, the only non-profit in San Diego that prepares and…

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