As San Diego LGBT Weekly reported Thursday, in an echoing of the rant by comedian Rick Mercer, the bullying and terror against LGBT youth must come to a halt. The ‘It Gets Better’ campaign, while admirable, does not help to solve the crimes against gay teens today. In another episode of gay violence, an Ohio…
A transgender child and her mother are waiting for an apology from the Girl Scouts of Colorado after the quintessential girls club refused to accept the child because he had “boy parts.” Felisha Archuleta explains that her transgender son who prefers being a girl was refused admittance to the Girl Scouts club until later a…
The Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is under fire after a group of married gay military personnel, the Servicemembers Defense Legal Network (SLDN), filed a lawsuit Thursday against the United States government. The lawsuit was filed in Boston at the U.S. District Court where the main argument presents a violation of constitutional rights for same-sex…
Servicemembers Legal Defense Network (SLDN) will hold a press conference at 10 am EDT to announce a lawsuit challenging the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). DOMA defines marriage at the federal level as a union between one man and one woman. Enacted in 1996, DOMA also prevents the federal recognition of legal same sex marriages in…
San Diego LGBT Weekly announced that it won 5 awards at the San Diego Press Club Awards held on October 25, 2011. The 38th annual Excellence in Journalism Awards honored the best work produced in print, online and in the broadcast media in San Diego. San Diego LGBT Weekly, and its companion website LGBTweekly.com, competed…
The Log Cabin Republicans, the largest Republican gay advocacy group in the U.S., says they will stand behind Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher as mayor of America’s Finest City, leaving City Councilman Carl DeMaio and District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis far from the reach of their endorsement. The Log Cabin Republicans have long been supporters of LGBT equality,…
A Scottish barman was killed this weekend after what authorities believe may be a homophobic attack. Stuart Walker, 28, was beaten and burned alive as he was tied to a lamppost early Saturday morning in Ayrshire, Scotland. Authorities immediately launched a murder investigation Sunday. Strathclyde Police confirmed the victim sustained horrific injuries including scorching and…
Just over two months away, all California school districts will need to have a diverse curriculum in place including a plan that includes studies on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender education. But the recently passed legislation that enacted LGBT education is non-specific, say some schools, thereby causing confusion as to how curriculum should be implemented…
Today marks the celebrated Spirit Day, where millions of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and allies come together in celebration of supporting LGBT youth and the stand against bullying. Those in participation of Spirit Day wear purple to symbolize the special day. “From Hollywood to corporate America to local grassroots advocates, Americans are taking…
In support of LGBT people nationwide, the White House has initiated a “White House LGBT Update” email newsletter under the management of Gautam Raghavan, Office of Public Engagement. The update comes in wake of “President Obama’s continued commitment to progress for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community,” as the email explains. The newsletter will…
