A gay man who was convicted by a jury in 2010 of slashing the face of his former boyfriend appeared in court Monday following six months of treatment at a mental hospital and faces sentencing Aug. 30. Amier Rocky Issa, 34, of La Jolla, appeared before San Diego Superior Court Judge Joseph Brannigan who was…
2 clean tubes squid, sliced 2” by 2” Gogi flour (Thai tempura flour) 2 tablespoons sweet Thai chili sauce 1 tablespoon vinegar Fried red onion (thin sliced) First, make the sauce by mixing the Thai chili sauce with the vinegar. The Thai chili sauce has a sweet and spicy flavor while the vinegar adds some…
Lady Gaga has hit back at claims that she uses the LGBT community to further her record sales. Speaking to the Advocate, she called criticism against her “ridiculous.” Gaga said, “To say that I would use the gay community to sell records is probably one of the most ridiculous statements anyone can make about me…
“In any elected or appointed capacity by which I may have the honor of serving our fellow citizens in these United States, I … do hereby solemnly vow to honor and to cherish, to defend and to uphold, the institution of marriage as only between one man and one woman.” – An excerpt from “The…
The Catfish Club, one of San Diego’s oldest forums where people discuss the many diversity issues facing the city, invited LGBT leaders to address their group on July 15. This was the first time LGBT leaders have been asked to address the prestigious organization in its 41 year history. City Commissioner Nicole Murray Ramirez, City…
HRC President Joe Solmonese, a key witness during Wednesday’s historic hearing on the Respect for Marriage act, announced his strong support for the landmark legislation and explained that the hearing “proved that married same-sex couples share the same values and needs as other married couples.” Married LGBT couples “are constantly hamstrung in their ability to…
