We did it! We survived The Walking Dead Escape July 12. I know we said we were going to be spectators, but we just couldn’t give up the opportunity to experience it as survivors. The people around us were prepared with knee and elbow pads, helmets and Go Pro cameras strapped to their heads. By…
Once again, and for the eighth time, the San Diego LGBT Pride festival will be hosting the Art of Pride, a popular open air art galley and a great opportunity for local LGBT artists to share their work with thousands of people enjoying the weekend. Under the continuing direction of Mandy Huyler and John Keasler,…
thursday, july 19 Leo Kottke Leo Kottke is an acoustic guitarist widely known for an innovative finger picking style that draws on influences from blues, jazz, and folk music, and his syncopated, polyphonic melodies. Kottke has overcome a series of personal obstacles including partial loss of hearing and a nearly career-ending bout with tendon damage…
Let me ask you a question, “Have you been hurt by the church? Do you feel disillusioned? Do you discriminate?” That’s a strong word – and you may have experienced discrimination. Before you answer that question too quickly ask yourself, “Who, outside of your present circle of friends, have you attempted to include in your…
WASHINGTON, DC – On Thursday, the White House will honor ordinary people who are doing extraordinary things across the country to ensure safety, dignity, and equality for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community, as demonstrated by their inspiring video entries in the LGBT Pride Month Video Challenge. “Today’s Champions of Change have worked…
The White House will honor the Military Acceptance Project Thursday for their work in the LGBT and military communities. The ceremony is part of their Champions of Change Program that highlights individuals and organizations doing extraordinary things. The event will be streamed live at www.whitehouse.gov/live with opening remarks from a senior White House official at…
Earlier today, a local Web site erroneously advised active-duty servicemembers that the Pentagon had endorsed the wearing of military uniforms in this weekend’s San Diego Pride Parade. Later, that same Web site attempted to disambiguate its advisement to servicemembers with a warning that an unnamed, high-ranking officer had forbade the wearing of Navy uniforms at Pride….
