Iran has recalled its ambassador to Azerbaijan after accusing the country of planning a “gay parade” for this coming Saturday’s Eurovision Song Contest. The Telegraph reports that Azerbaijan’s hosting of the Eurovision Song Contest – a flamboyant annual pageant of pop music from around Europe – has been condemned by some Iranian clerics who have…
San Diego’s only comedy show geared toward the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community returns June 14 with comedians Sean Wherley, Janice Remland, Tamer Kattan, Sarah Burford, and headliner Faith Choyce. The Laugh Out Proud Comedy Show begins at 8 p.m. and is held at Martinis Above Fourth, 3940 Fourth Ave., Suite 200, in San…
Wrapping up our coverage of the 79th Assembly District race, San Diego LGBT Weekly gave the two remaining candidates, well-known activist and educator, Shirley Weber and leading community activist, Sid Voorakkara the opportunity to present themselves to our readers with answers to our questions as well as to questions they would ask themselves. Following last…
Guidelines seek to limit gay parenting Dear Editor, There is a troubling new recommendation being considered by the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) and the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART), the two powerful medical associations that set standards in the field of IVF. If adopted, this recommendation would have a devastating impact on…
Last week, San Diego LGBT Weekly ran a story concerning the criminal past of Johnathan Hale, Carl DeMaio’s life partner. While most agreed that the information was relevant to inform their voting decision, some thought the information should have remained private and out of the public eye. What’s good for the goose is good for…
Bernie is based on Skip Hollandsworth’s 1998 article in Texas Monthly titled “Midnight in the Garden of East Texas.” It was so titled because of its similarity to John Berendt’s massive bestseller “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil:” a picturesque small town, a weird murder, bizarre and hilarious supporting characters, and a protagonist…
Anytime you buy a home or any kind of a property or refinance one, you will be required by the lender to have an appraisal. This is done by an independent appraiser whose expertise is to determine the current value of your property. As a property owner you should be aware of some aspects of…
thursday, may 24 Antarctic Killer Whales: The Family That Preys Together The killer whale (Orcinus orca) is the top marine predator and perhaps the most widespread vertebrate on Earth, occurring in all the world’s oceans. Hear a discussion on NOAA’s current research in Antarctica, including satellite-tagging killer whales to study movements, observing feeding behaviors and…
Here’s the gist of a parable told by the Transgender Law Center Executive Director Masen Davis, May 22 to a group of trans people, their significant others, friends, families and allies (SOFFAs) set to participate at 2012 Transgender Lobby Day in Sacramento, Calif.: “There was a man standing by a river. While looking across the…
What do you do at least once a day? At least once a day, we stand in front of a mirror and check out the way we look. If an adjustment is necessary, and it usually is, then we straighten our clothes or comb our hair – all because the mirror has helped us by…
