An epic moment in LGBT history has taken place today in wake of the necessary demise of the discriminatory Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell (DADT) policy, which has come to its official close today under orders from the Obama administration. Its fall is due in part to the activists and allies in support of the LGBT…
The cover of this month’s GQ salutes Leonardo DiCaprio with an accompanying feature on Clint Eastwood in promotion for their new film which will feature DiCaprio playing “the despicable and probably closeted FBI legend, J. Edgar Hoover,” the men’s magazine reports. In their dual interview, Eastwood is candid about his descent from Republican ideas to…
SAN DIEGO –– On Tuesday, September 20, 2011, Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell will officially expire and lesbian, gay and bisexual servicemembers will no longer be subject to discharge from the military on the basis of their sexual orientation. Join The Center for this historic occasion, as San Diego and the rest of the nation celebrates…
Kevin Dillon, co-star in HBO’s Entourage, says Lane Lynch’s lesbian joke was unfair after the funny lady quipped, “A lot people are very curious as to why I’m a lesbian — ladies and gentleman, the cast of Entourage” after introducing the all-male cast to the stage. “It was funny, but I think it’s not fair…
The Foo Fighters have become the latest target for members in the Westboro Baptist Church amidst the popular rock band’s Hot Buns video. The ‘church’ had posted shop at the Foo Fighters concert this weekend, and the rock gurus did not fail to disappoint fans after they played a special version of the song for…
San Diego, come join others in memorial of John Andrew Laird, featuring selected readings, comments, reflections from those in attendance, refreshments, and a benefit show for the Toni Atkins Lesbian Health Project. John Andrew Laird: A Memorial and Celebration of Life Sunday, September 18, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. LGBT Community Center (3909 Centre Street).
As the national and local political season begins, our community should expect something from all political candidates; authenticity. We have all come to expect anything but authenticity from a politician and that is one of the things wrong with our political system. There has been a controversy concerning mayoral candidate Carl DeMaio’s treatment of his…
New York supports gay marriage – will the rest of the U.S. follow? //Photo Source: New York Times/Katie Orlinsky for The New York Times It’s no secret that Americans across our nation grapple with the concept of gay marriage – and whether or not the government should intervene in such matters. The sense of uncertainty…
The Los Angeles School District makes history this week as it unanimously passed the LGBT and Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Anti-Bullying Resolution Act, born from SB 48 – the FAIR Education Act – which passed in July. The bill, sponsored by Steve Zimmer who represents the LAUSD 4th district, will ensure children and teens…
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…
