Happy birthday, Toni
State Assemblywoman Toni Atkins celebrated her birthday at the home of San Diego City Commissioner Bruce Abrams, July 31. In lieu of gifts, contributions to the Toni Atkins Lesbian Health Fund were requested.
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Network Responsibility Index shows increase in LGBT-inclusive programming
GLAAD announced Tuesday the results of its fifth annual Network Responsibility Index (NRI), a survey that evaluates both the quantity and quality of television airtime featuring LGBT people. The 2010-2011 index, which GLADD describes as “a road map toward increasing fair, accurate and inclusive LGBT media representations,” indicated that cable and broadcast networks nationwide are…
San Diego native Adam Lambert: “I don’t see myself getting married”
In a recent interview with US Magazine, openly gay pop singer Adam Lambert commented on his relationship with boyfriend Sauli Koskinen, putting to rest rumors that the two might get married. Although many expect a number of gay celebrities to tie the knot in light of New York’s recent gay marriage legislation, Lambert noted that…
Lesbian widow defends her marriage, battles in-laws in court
The National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) has sprung to the defense of Jennifer Tobits, a recent widow who is engaged in a courtroom battle with the parents of her deceased wife, Ellyn Farley, for her estate and employer benefits. Farley’s parents, who refused to recognize the couples’ marriage, brought the matter to court shortly…
Free LGBT educational seminar: Tuesday, August 9 at the San Diego LGBT Community Center
A special educational seminar will take place Tuesday, August 9 at the San Diego LGBT Community Center to address the effect that recent legislative policy developments will have on domestic partners, same-sex married partners and the LGBT community as a whole. The event will take place from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and will include…
Underage gay controversy spurs Senator David Norris to withdraw from Irish presidential election
Openly gay Irish Senator David Norris announced Tuesday his decision to drop out of the Irish presidential race after unknown sources exposed his involvement in a controversial scandal. Prior to the withdrawal of his candidacy, Senator Norris led the polls and was on track to become the world’s first openly LGBT head of state. According…
GOProud barred from key conservative convention sponsorship
After ruffling feathers on both sides of the political aisle, the gay Republican group GOProud has been denied the opportunity to co-sponsor the Conservative Political Action Conference, or CPAC, scheduled to take place in Washington, D.C. in February of next year. The Washington Blade reports that last week, the American Conservative Union voted to oust…
GSDBA Charitable Foundation raises over $17,000 for LGBT college scholarship fund
The Greater San Diego Business Association (GSDBA) has opened the call for LGBT college scholarship applicants seeking funds for the upcoming school year. Thanks to successful fundraising efforts during this year’s 10th Annual Hillcrest Mardi Gras Street Party, the GSDBA Charitable Fund is pleased to offer over $17,000 in awards to local LGBT students and…
New York marriage equality includes tax concerns for same-sex couples
In the wake of New York’s jubilant celebration of legal same-sex marriage last weekend, some financial experts are now delivering less-than-welcome news for LGBT couples with regards to tax adjustments based on the state’s Marriage Equality Act. Forbes financial commentator Peter J. Reilly reports that, according to the New York State Department of Taxation and…