Half an hour after rock radio station 105.3 aired a homophobic ad, Canvass for a Cause took the issue on directly, mobilizing activists to call-in and formally complain. Within two hours, the station stated they were pulling the ad. The ad, which publicized 105.3, not only made fun of men touching each other, but terminated…
On any given day, at any given hour, there are literally hundreds of thousands of single gay men across planet Gay plugging in, turning on and tuning in to what seems like an equally daunting number of social-mobile apps for men from all ends of the sexual spectrum. These men are seeking others for everything…
The death of Donald A. Perry, Chick-Fil-A executive, has sparked an influx of Twitter responses linking his passing to the company’s recent controversies surrounding sex marriage. Perry passed away of a heart attack July 27. “Don was a member of our Chick-fil-A family for nearly 29 years,” the company wrote. “He was a well-respected and…
Twenty-two openly gay Olympians will compete in the 2012 London Olympics – a staggeringly low number compared to the nearly 11,000 so-called straight athletes who have registered to compete. Gay men represent the smallest of the openly gay competitors. The number, although low, is an improvement over the 11 gay athletes who competed in Athens…
Speaking through early-afternoon tears and a stiff upper-lip, Eden general manager and co-owner, Daniel Schulz reiterated what he said was his primary concern regarding tomorrow’s sudden closure of the popular nightclub on University Avenue. “We employ 50 people,” Schulz told San Diego LGBT Weekly as news of Eden’s closure broke Wednesday. “We were trying to…
Solana Beach Deputy Mayor Dave Roberts, candidate for the San Diego County Board of Supervisors in the Third District, has challenged congressional aide Steve Danon, his opponent in the Nov. 6 election, to a series of community debates throughout the district. “I believe it’s important to the voters and healthy for our democracy, to provide…
Saturday, Aug.11, Bears San Diego and Mr. Bear 2012, Chuck Houghton, will host the “Bears Care” rummage sale, in the auditorium at The San Diego LGBT Community Center, 3909 Centre Street from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The rummage sale is a fundraiser to benefit HIV/AIDS support services through Family Health Centers of San Diego,…
Swedish singer/songwriters and producer/DJs Rebecca and Fiona, who recently made their North American debut with the release of their album I Love You, Man, have launched a North American tour and are coming to San Diego, Saturday, Aug. 4 at Voyeur, 755 Fifth Ave. in San Diego. Hailing from Stockholm, Rebecca Scheja and Fiona Fitzpatrick…
The LGBT Weekly Pride Card has announced three new businesses who now offer discounts with The Pride Card. Paul Tucci Yoga of San Diego is offering $1 off a group class or $5 off a private class. Call 415-215-8023 for details. Adrian Alcantara International Realty, 810 W. Washington Street in San Diego is offering a…
BRIDGEPORT, Ohio (CNN) – The lesbian den leader who was dismissed by her local Boy Scout troop this year has delivered a petition calling for her reinstatement to the organization’s headquarters. Jennifer Tyrrell, who was the leader of a Bridgeport, Ohio, Tiger Cub den, brought 300,000 signatures collected by Change.org to the Boy Scouts’ national…
