Boycott Dolce & Gabbana

These two Italian designers have in the past gone out of their way to champion “traditional families” and “family values” which is their right, but this time they have crossed the line and we have the right to react as Elton John and his husband have.

Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana attacked “synthetic babies, chemical children and wombs for rent.” They stated that all children should have a father and mother, period. I have known many women who could not have children and saw up close their pain and sadness, and yes through untraditional ways they became loving mothers. We have witnessed gay fathers and lesbian mothers and Trans parents give a loving home and life dedicated to kids. And what about those wonderful single parents? Dolce and Gabbana are not living in the real world and their words of intolerance have hurt a lot of children and families.

So, I absolutely agree and support Elton John’s call for the boycott of all Dolce & Gabbana products. Now we all know that gay men especially have been big customers of these designers, so stop buying Dolce & Gabbana. In fact, the Imperial Court de San Diego will be auctioning off donated Dolce & Gabbana products next Saturday, March 28 at the PR Ball. All proceeds will benefit the Queen Eddie Youth Fund for new clothes, shoes and school products for LGBT youth. For more information on how to donate your Dolce & Gabbana products, phone 619-692-1967.

People, politics and opinions

Word is that Carl DeMaio and Johnathan Hale will be getting married next month in a private family ceremony with the pastor of the Missiongathering Church officiating. A reception with friends will be held a week after the wedding. Congratulations to Carl and Johnathan who have been together over five years!

I had dinner with District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis, who made it very clear that she will run for re-election when that time comes and I say that’s good news for San Diego.

Predictions are now that Todd Gloria will soon be announcing a run for the State Assembly.

Laurie Coskey informed me that she will not be running for the Third District Council seat which makes Chris Ward’s election all but certain. Anthony, you should also think about dropping out. Many of us would like to see Laurie Coskey become a candidate for school board.

The annual Victory Fund Brunch is definitely the LGBT major fundraiser of the year and it drew about 250 movers and shakers a few weeks ago. A lot of the talk was about possible congressional candidate out lesbian Jacque Atkinson, who didn’t show up but Congressman Scott Sherman did. Thank you to the events co-chair, City Commissioner Matt Stephens, who invited Commissioner Bruce Abrams and I to sit at his table. By the way, a lot of people would like to see Matt receive a Superior Court judge appointment by Governor Brown and word from the state capital is that he is already on the short list.

AIDS Memorial Benefit March 26

San Diego AIDS Walk founder Susan Jester is producing a gala benefit next Thursday, March 26 featuring popular comedian Suzanne Westenhoefer, the Heart Music Academy Thunder Squad Drumline, the Manny Cepeda Orchestra, Chad Michaels and the Gay Men’s Chorus all to benefit the proposed San Diego Aids Memorial.

One of the hosts will be first lady of San Diego Katherine Faulconer and I hope to see you all at this benefit concert. We have lost over 8,000 San Diegans to AIDS and we must never forget them and their families. For further information and tickets call 619-863 4630. facebook.com/SDAIDSMemorial

See you next Thursday night!

Wanted: Children’s Easter baskets!

Last year over 500 children ages 1-12 showed up for the Imperial Court’s Annual Children’s Easter Egg Hunt at Trolley Barn Park, co-sponsored by Family Matters from The Center, the Third District Council office and local bars, businesses and organizations.

We need brand new sealed Easter baskets. Please drop them off at The Center!