Experts and advocates condemn discrimination disguised as religious freedom

WASHINGTON – Earlier today, experts, civil rights leaders and a member of Congress hosted a press call to condemn the “religious freedom” arguments used to justify discrimination in state-based legislation and in the upcoming Supreme Court arguments in Zubik v. Burwell. On the call, The Leadership Conference Education Fund released an update to its recent…

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San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus premieres California Dreamin’ at Balboa Theatre

SAN DIEGO – Go west this spring as the award-winning San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus premieres its highly anticipated new show California Dreamin’ at the historic Balboa Theatre April 23 and 24. Created by Artistic Director RC Haus, this fun-in-the-sun show features songs with a decidedly Californian flair. There will be Disneyland princesses gloriously proclaiming…

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White House to recognize Affordable Care Act ‘Champions of Change’

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Friday, March 25, the White House will recognize ten individuals from across the country as “White House Champions of Change for the Affordable Care Act.” These individuals were selected by the White House for their leadership and tireless work to ensure that individuals in their community are benefiting from all aspects of…

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Album review: Andy Bell of Erasure shines in the spotlight as ‘Torsten, The Beautiful Libertine’

Erasure lead singer Andy Bell has released his sixth solo album, “Torsten, The Beautiful Libertine,” a jaunt through theatrical compositions of a ‘polysexual semi-immortal’ character known as Torsten. “Torsten, The Beautiful Libertine” extends the show that began with 2014’s “Torsten, The Bareback Saint.” Originally a theatrical one-man performance written by composers Barney Ashton-Bullock and Christopher…

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