Jan. 1, the Boy Scouts of America officially lifted the ban on gay members, although the ban on gay Scout leaders remain. Despite widespread fears that there would be a mass exodus of members the policy change was widely supported, including by religious leaders, and produced few consequences. In fact, according to BSA spokesman Deron…
From Media Matters For America comes their latest post responding to Pat Buchanan urging President Obama to visit Russia, in part, to atone for those who have been “stiffing” President Vladimir Putin due to his oppression of gay people. Echoing his earlier praise for the Russian president, conservative commentator Pat Buchanan urged President Barack Obama…
SAN DIEGO – Cygnet Theatre kicks off 2014 by presenting the San Diego premiere of a new comedy that stirs up powerful questions about what people are willing to sacrifice for happiness. Cygnet has snagged the rights to present the Southern California premiere of Jordan Harrison’s Maple and Vine, a sensation last season Off-Broadway at…
SAN DIEGO – The Greater San Diego Business Association (GSDBA) Charitable Foundation and the Hillcrest Business Association (HBA) have announced that the Mardi Gras celebration in Hillcrest will continue. Absolut Hillcrest Mardi Gras has been held for the last twelve years and the HBA hopes to bring new and exciting elements to the longstanding event….
