Several LGBT organizations are hosting community celebrations to commemorate the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell (DADT). Enacted in November 1993, DADT mandates the discharge of openly gay, lesbian or bisexual servicemembers. Since then, 14,000 servicemembers have been discharged. The repeal, which was certified by President Obama July 22, takes effect Sept. 20. “This is…
On Sept. 20, U.S. Marine Corps veteran Eric Alva will be on hand in San Diego to accept his Salute Award personally for his efforts in overturning the government’s Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell (DADT) military policy. Alva knows only too well the sacrifices ordinary men and women make in the service of their country, as…
San Diego lost part of its heart and soul with the passing of John Laird in late August, a long-time activist, volunteer and the 21st emperor of the Imperial Court of San Diego County. Laird endured several ailments after suffering a heart attack in 2006, while climbing stairs at The San Diego LGBT Community Center,…
UNITED KINGDOM – The UK Department of Health has announced that the lifetime ban on blood donations by men who have had sex with men is to be lifted following an evidence-based review by the Advisory Committee on the Safety of Blood, Tissues and Organs. The recommendation, which has been accepted by the health ministers…
Those of us of a certain age can remember Katherine Hepburn’s “Mrs. Venable” as she archly quavered and croaked her beloved son Sebastian was, “Chaste, not chased” (wrong on both counts, dearie). For people of that generation the state of chastity was, and still is in many groups, deemed unsuitable for a “normal” young man,…
I am back from Montana and will now be on my way to Washington, D.C. Then, it’s off to Portland, Hawaii, San Francisco, etc., and D.C. again. I’ll see you all at “Nightmare on Normal Street” Halloween night when I will finally have a free weekend! In memory of John Laird John Laird was a…
Prepare your taste buds! San Diego’s Restaurant Week, a celebration of the best restaurants in the area, returns Sept. 18-23 – bigger and better than ever. While local restaurants have served prix fixe three-course dinners at affordable prices in the mouthwatering event since 2004, this time San Diego is following in the footsteps of other…
The captain of the German international soccer team has said that gay professional soccer players should not come out because the repercussions could be too devastating. In his autobiography, The Subtle Difference, Philipp Lahm writes, “I would not advise any gay professional footballer to come out. I would fear that he could end up like…
K-Y Brand personal lubricant has made its first commercial featuring a lesbian couple. The commercial for K-Y Brand Intense is currently airing on U.S. television. The company describes the product as, “a uniquely formulated arousal gel to heighten female sensitivity and satisfaction – a gel that has women saying ‘it makes sex more satisfying.’” The…
