May 2012
Jerry Sanders calls ‘bulls–––’ on Carl DeMaio
San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders called out mayoral candidate Carl DeMaio at a press conference Wednesday explaining that DeMaio “probably takes credit for my weight loss,” he said. “He probably takes credit for the weeds I pulled in the backyard last week. It’s all bulls—.” He added, “I want to be very clear that the…
Anticipation grows for ‘Girl/Girl Scene’ season two
If you haven’t seen the series, Girl/Girl Scene, you have time to catch up on season one episodes before the season two release in July. Girl/Girl Scene premiered their first 45 minute episode in June 2010 and quickly garnered the attention of the LGBT community, gaining instant fans. Tucky Williams is the creator, writer and…
VIDEO: President Obama on LGBT Americans: ‘It’s who I am. It’s what I care about.’
The Obama Administration announced Wednesday the launch of Obama Pride: LGBT Americans for Obama, a new grassroots initiative in support of LGBT Americans. “Gays and lesbians will have someone who will fight for equal rights for them… I’m here with you in that fight,” said Obama in his first election campaign. Today, the president continues…
Cheers, tears mark dedication of nation’s first Harvey Milk Street
Today marks the 82nd anniversary of the birth of slain LGBT civil rights leader, Harvey Milk – and, in San Diego, the day the nation’s first Harvey Milk Street was dedicated. The dedication was officiated by Milk’s nephew and several other dignitaries. Gathered on a street corner for the unveiling was a diverse crowd made…
Q&A with Assembly Candidate, Pat Washington Ph.D.
Recently, San Diego LGBT Weekly welcomed San Diego State University educator, Pat Washington, who is running for a California State Assembly seat in the 79th District. Washington, a married, openly lesbian candidate with a strong focus on education as the foundation for her campaign platform, gets downright fiery when talking about the needs of the…
Tweets ignite questions about checkered past of DeMaio’s life partner
In a Tweet that may rock the San Diego mayoral election, AFL-CIO of San Diego and Imperial Counties treasurer and CEO, Lorena Gonzalez, last week asked candidate and City Councilman Carl DeMaio, “Is your partner Johnathan Hale a convicted felon?” Gonzalez’ actual Twitter post was “Time for Carl to answer real questions. @Angelonsite: @carldemaio Is…
Terry Angel Mason to be guest speaker at HIV Vaccine Awareness Day event
San Diego HIV/AIDS advocate, civil rights activist, author and columnist Terry Angel Mason will be a guest speaker for the San Diego Neighborhood House Association’s (NHA) event for HIV Vaccine Awareness Day. The event is hosted in part by the San Diego Urban League. The function will take place Friday, May 18 at the NHA…
The Center: ‘Thanks San Diego!’
Following the success of Dining Out for Life San Diego, The Center expressed its thanks and gratitude to the thousands of diners, 105 restaurants and army of volunteers who took part in the event. Christopher Mills, major gifts officer of The Center wrote on the Web site, “I stopped in at many of the restaurants…