I work mostly on trans civil rights issues. I work on issues involving trans youth and trans military service. In past years I’ve worked on trans antiviolence issues, especially issues involving hate crimes and trans media coverage. I haven’t worked on other issues that I care about, such as a woman’s right to choose and…
Have you ever noticed how some biblical stories read like a mini-novel? The story of Joseph, son of Jacob and Rachel, is one of those. I mean, here’s this handsome guy with the Technicolor rainbow robe, there’s suspense and drama and parts where I’m reading that I have to wipe my eyes because the tears…
This short film series, The Devotion Project, is a not-for-profit endeavor taken on by Tony Osso two and a half years ago. Troubled by the suicides happening in the LGBT community and noticing that role models were sorely lacking for LGBT teens, Osso decided to make these six 10-minute doc portraits of loving LGBT couples…
The Ribbons of Hope campaign, presented by Revivals, is a means to keep Being Alive’s services available to clients and provide them with hope. It will run from Nov. 1 to Jan. 1, 2014. Being Alive have also signed up with 30 local businesses that will be selling the Ribbons of Hope. They are looking…
Bears from throughout Southern California will converge on Rich’s San Diego Saturday, Oct. 19 for the Mr. SoCal Bear/Cub Contest & Show. The contest and show starts at 6:30 p.m. with a VIP reception that includes a buffet starting at 5:30 p.m. The evening will be hosted by Empress Roxy Bleau, and will feature a blessing by the…
The fifth annual San Diego Beer Week (SDBW), the region’s largest craft brewing event takes place Friday, Nov. 1 through Sunday, Nov. 10 across the County. This year SDBW kicks-off with a two-day main event that includes the VIP Brewer Takeover and San Diego Brewers Guild Festival. During the 10-days, breweries and restaurants will host more…
Tie The Knot, founded by the star of TV’s Modern Family Jesse Tyler Ferguson and his husband Justin Mikita, released a New Mexico-themed bowtie, the “The Patricia Michaels,” for purchase online. This bowtie, created to highlight local marriage equality efforts, is the product of a collaboration between the Tie The Knot, renowned Taos Pueblo Designer…
The U.S Postal Service confirms that they will be issuing a commemorative U.S. Postage stamp in honor of Harvey Milk in 2014. Breaking the story, City Commissioner Nicole Murray Ramirez, national chair of the Harvey Milk National Stamp Campaign and Queen Mother I of the Americas, International Court Council said, ” The International Court Council…
Oct 11th, marks the 25th Anniversary of National Coming Out Day. Whether it’s for the first time ever or for the first time today, coming out and living openly as a lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender person or a supportive ally is an act of bravery and authenticity. Coming out still matters. Catch the video and…
This week Equality Louisiana has launched an online week of action against bullying in Louisiana. In 2011 and 2012, three Louisiana students took their own lives as a result of the bullying and harassment they were subjected to. These three tragedies occurred in a span of less than twelve months. A spokesperson for Equality Louisiana…
