Graffiti Beach continues its Art Showcases every Friday, 6-9 p.m., throughout May. Coming up May 18 are Bret Barrett and Sean Brannan and May 25 experience the work of Mr. Benja. Complimentary craft beer and snacks will be available. Register at shopgraffitibeach.com. Graffiti Beach supports San Diego’s up-and-coming designers and artists in making a living…
Saturday, May 19 animal communicator Terri Steuben will be signing her book “Secrets of A Pet Whisperer” at South Bark Dog Wash at 2037 30th Street in South Park. The event will be from 12 – 4:30 p.m. and all are welcome. South Bark Dog Wash is a locally-owned business that sells quality food, chews,…
San Diego Democrats for Equality (SDDE) has announced that their next meeting will focus on proposed changes to the standing rules that require candidates to fully support marriage equality and reproductive choice in order to qualify for an endorsement or “acceptable” rating. The meeting will be held May 24 at 6:30 p.m. For more information…
The Armed Services Committee has approved an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act that would ban military bases from hosting marriages or “marriage-like ceremonies” between same-sex couples. Opposing the amendment, Rep. Susan Davis of California, the ranking Democrat on the armed services subcommittee on military personnel, said the amendment seems to encourage discrimination in…
Two award-winning gay songwriters are teaming up for a night of music in San Diego. Tom Goss and Bobby Jo Valentine will be appearing at Diversionary Theatre, 4545 Park Blvd. #101 Friday, May 18 at 6 p.m. For tickets and more information on the event call 619-220-0097 or visit diversionary.org.
NEW YORK – With President Barack Obama’s recent announcement of support for same-sex marriage, African American and Latino clergy across the country have spoken out on how they feel that all loving couples should be able to marry, regardless of sexual orientation. These beliefs are not tied to party affiliation, and speak to the evolution…
WASHINGTON – Mitt Romney has admitted his opposition to even the most basic forms of relationship recognition for gay and lesbian couples. On the same day as President Barack Obama historically announced his support for marriage equality and stressed that all people are deserving of dignity and respect, Romney told a Denver news station, “If…
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (CNN) – Lawmakers in Argentina have approved a gender identity law that allows individuals to be recognized in official documents by the gender they choose. Argentinians have the right to be treated in accordance with their own gender identity, and the government is required to recognize it as well, the law states….
CANBERRA, Australia (CNN) – Australia is one of many countries around the world where same-sex couples are not permitted to legally marry. And the law doesn’t seem likely to change any time soon. Prime Minister Julia Gillard, who has long opposed gay marriage, made it clear last week that her mind hadn’t been nudged by…
When you look back over your life, you notice things that make you say, “Yes. That makes sense.” You always wondered why you love certain foods, adore cozy smells or have a way with words – until you learn that your mother loved those foods, your grandfather wore that scent and your father was a…
