October 2014

After Supreme Court declines to hear same-sex marriage cases, Attorney General Holder announces federal government to recognize couples in seven new states

Steve Lee, Editor10 years ago10 years ago06 mins

WASHINGTON—Attorney General Eric Holder announced today that the federal government will recognize same-sex marriages taking place in the states affected by the Supreme Court’s recent decision to decline to review rulings from three federal appeals courts that had struck down bans on same-sex marriage. The Attorney General added that the Department of Justice will work…

DeMaio campaign manager on identifying trackers: young, black = red flag

Steve Lee, Editor10 years ago10 years ago22 mins

Hard on the heels of the alleged sexual harassment scandals surrounding Carl DeMaio, yet another revelation has come to light about the DeMaio campaign, reports Talkingpointsmemo.com. Now, a set of internal emails obtained by The Washington Examiner have revealed how campaign manager, Tommy Knepper, offered advice on how to spot trackers – opposition staffers who…

Commentary: It’s not the scandal, it’s the cover-up

Steve Lee, Editor10 years ago10 years ago47 mins

Those who follow politics know that often what brings a politician down is the cover-up not the scandal itself. Candidate Carl DeMaio has denied the allegations by a former staffer that DeMaio sexually harassed him. While the investigation into the allegations continues, both sides cite lie detector tests to support their claims. Not unlike the…

Obituary: In memory of Gerald ‘Gerry’ Reeves | Oct. 3, 1937 – Aug. 27, 2014

Steve Lee, Editor10 years ago10 years ago04 mins

A military memorial ceremony will be held Friday, Oct. 17 at 11:30 a.m. at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in Point Loma for Gerald “Gerry” Reeves, 76, who died from complications of pancreatic cancer at the Veteran’s Hospital in La Jolla. Gerry gave it a gallant fight and passed away Aug. 27, 2014. He will be…

Kyrgyzstan’s Parliament passes draft anti-LGBT ‘propaganda’ law

Steve Lee, Editor10 years ago04 mins

The Kyrgyzstan National Assembly has undertaken an initial vote to pass new harsh anti-LGBT legislation during its first reading. According to Radio Free Europe, 79 members of the Kyrgyz parliament voted in favor of the legislation, while seven voted against it. Two more parliamentary votes are required before the legislation is submitted to Kyrgyz President…

For one gay Turkish couple, a honeymoon fraught with death threats

Steve Lee, Editor10 years ago10 years ago06 mins

Compared to its Muslim neighbors, Turkey can seem like an oasis of tolerance. While legal protections for members of the LGBT community are virtually non-existent, Turkey also has a firmly established history of individual liberties that prevents, say, public hangings and other acts of barbarism to be directed toward members of the sexual minority. But…

I can’t do it. It’s too long

LGBT Weekly10 years ago10 years ago06 mins

There comes a time when we have to admit we just can’t handle it. I increasingly face this problem lately as I try to live up to expectations and my reputation. But sadly, my briefs can only be crammed so full. This is the reason it is necessary to abridge my articles which actually start…

By the Numbers

Clean Slate

LGBT Weekly10 years ago10 years ago01 mins

The smearing of Carl DeMaio

LGBT Weekly10 years ago10 years ago227 mins

In my over half a century of being involved with politics and public service I have never seen such a constant, ugly, disgusting and destructive smear campaign as has been waged against Carl DeMaio. As many of you know, I have always had an up and down relationship with Carl, from introducing him to Latino…

A brief history of barbecue

LGBT Weekly10 years ago10 years ago06 mins

Let’s talk about your meat. Do you like it “hot and fast”, or “low and slow”? To be clear, I’m talking about the difference between grilling and barbecue. Grilling is generally done quickly over direct heat from low-smoke fuels, while barbecue is usually conducted slowly over indirect heat from high-smoke fuels. After all, what is…

HRC releases 2018 Buyer’s Guide just in time for holiday shopping season

LGBT Congressional Staff Association joins call for action to address sexual harassment

Jeff Sessions joins anti-LGBTQ Heritage Foundation in a closed door meeting

Fourth annual Truth Awards to honor and recognize African Americans in the LGBTQ community

Sen. Toni Atkins to become first woman to lead California Senate

HRC joins allies to demand a clean DREAM Act

After Supreme Court declines to hear same-sex marriage cases, Attorney General Holder announces federal government to recognize couples in seven new states

DeMaio campaign manager on identifying trackers: young, black = red flag

Commentary: It’s not the scandal, it’s the cover-up

Obituary: In memory of Gerald ‘Gerry’ Reeves | Oct. 3, 1937 – Aug. 27, 2014

Kyrgyzstan’s Parliament passes draft anti-LGBT ‘propaganda’ law

For one gay Turkish couple, a honeymoon fraught with death threats

Clean Slate

The smearing of Carl DeMaio

A brief history of barbecue