Christopher Lee was a transgender activist who dedicated his life to advocating for transgender rights. As the founder of the San Francisco Transgender Film Festival, he felt it was important that his community gain more visibility and acceptance in mainstream culture. His efforts made him an inspirational figure in the San Francisco LGBT community. Unfortunately,…
It’s fine to be “Ready for Hillary.” “Already Closed to Others” is a different matter, which is why I’m mystified by Equality California’s (EQCA) endorsement of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for president in 2016. Media outlets announced the endorsement Monday, March 16, an odd date for two reasons. First, the organization’s Web site…
By most indicators, the national real estate market is looking up. There are lots of reasons for this and we’ll get into some of them here. But for the most part, the real estate market follows the general state of the economy. When employment is high and the economy is on a strengthening trend, buyer…
thursday, march 19 Anna in the Tropics Be transported to Miami of 1929 to a rundown Cuban cigar factory where the workers discover the relevance of literature in their lives. In these factories, “lectors” are employed to read to the workforce while they roll. The arrival of a handsome new lector straight off the boat…
As a progressive Christian, I believe there are many names for God and many ways to a loving God; this article reflects one of those ways. Take from here what works for you. Celebrate life with joy and peace! Many people associate Lent with suffering, “What am I going to give up?” And as a…
Three people have been sentenced to federal prison terms for their roles in a crude but clever scheme to smuggle cocaine and methamphetamine out of the San Diego International Airport. Cameras are everywhere in the airport, but four airport employees went to spots where there are no cameras—men’s toilets. The indictment says each man got…
WASHINGTON – Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) sounded the alarm on anti-LGBT legislation in Nevada – SB272 in the Senate and AB277 in the Assembly – that threatens jobs, the state economy, and undermines the state’s civil rights laws. The legislation would allow people to use their religion to challenge or opt out of various laws,…
Keep It Fresh — A Group Art Exhibition Nomad Donuts, 4504 30th St., North Park, San Diego Opening reception Friday, March 20 5 P.M. to 9 P.M. RSVP on Facebook HERE.
Stickers that say “exclusively for white people” have been posted on at least six businesses in the Texas capital of Austin. The stickers carry the City of Austin logo and state “sponsored by the City of Austin.” City of Austin officials denied any involvement. In a statement, Mayor Steve Adler said, “This is an appalling…
In its fifth and most ambitious event to date, youTurn Contemporary Arts Exhibition is bringing the internationally accomplished choreographer, teacher and performer Mark Haim to San Diego April 3 – April 11. Haim will present This Land Is Your Land, his most current work, which is critically acclaimed and has been performed in major cities…
