Kevin Keller, gay pal to Archie, Veronica and the rest of the “Archie” crew at Riverdale High, has earned himself a mini-series set for publication in June. After his introduction in “Veronica” No. 202, Kevin Keller caused Archie Comics publishers to do their first second printing in history. The character’s popularity and connection with fans…
Prince William and Kate Middleton have invited a transgender pilot to attend their impending nuptials on April 29, 2011. Flight Lieutenant Ayla Holdom is among the 1,000 people on the ultra exclusive guest list. Holdam is a team member with Prince William in the military on his Search and Rescue Team. The UK tabloid The…
Today, Bonnie Dumanis quickly responded to false news reports that she is dropping out of the race for San Diego mayor. San Diego Americans for Safe Access (ASA) reported yesterday, March 31, that Dumanis was considering dropping out of mayoral race, citing the removal of one of her Facebook pages as its only source. “San…
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced plans to more fully address LGBT healthcare issues. The announcement came after yesterday’s report from the Institute of Medicine advocating more federal research on LGBT health. President Obama has been instrumental in the push to provide additional support in this area, having directed Secretary Sebelius…
Word has it that many supporters of Mike Aguirre, former City Attorney, are urging him to throw his hat into the ring for San Diego mayor. Aguirre could possibly be joining fellow Democrats Congressman Bob Filner and State Senator Christine Kehoe in the 2012 hotly-contested mayoral race. There are already eight well-known Republicans taking a…
The 5th Annual Gaywise Festival (GFEST), held in London, England, announced the call for new entries this week. Interested participants may submit work in three different categories: short film, visual arts and performance. The 2011 cross-arts event is open to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer artists and will run November 7-20. The festival is…
Assemblymember Toni Atkins (D-San Diego) will address participants of Queer Youth Advocacy Day on Monday, April 4 about the importance of taking control of their own lives through engagement in the legislative process, protecting their health, and knowing their rights. The address will take place during the annual Sacramento lobby day for LGBT youth. The…
In an unusual display of LGBT advocacy partnership, Democratic Rep. Barney Frank and Republican Rep. Spencer Bachus co-authored a letter to Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner promoting awareness of a recent amendment supporting a crackdown against LGBT persecution in foreign governments receiving multilateral development financial aid. According to the Washington Blade, the letter, dated March 30,…
Christopher Crowe, 29, passed away Wednesday due to complications from a staph infection that inflicted damage on his heart. Crowe was the president of the LGBT Congressional Staff Association and worked with Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX). Earlier in his career, Crowe served as an intern with the Victory Fund in 2005. In response to…
The Washington Blade reports that Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) announced that he will reintroduce the Employment Non-Discrimination Act for the 112th Congress after he has finished lining up additional co-sponsors of the bill. Frank explained that the upcoming introduction of the bill will help inform lawmakers and the public alike. However, he also expressed some…
