Eric Hufford aka Sister Iona Dubble-Wyde, founder of San Diego Remembers, Blue Dog Democrats of San Diego and Turn Your Back on Demaio, wrote this Letter to the Editor in response to Nicole Murray Ramirez’s July 6 commentary: “Will LGBT radicals shut down Pride parade?” Dear Sirs, Ma’ams or whatever you identify as, I am…
Will Rodriguez-Kennedy, president of San Diego Democrats for Equality, wrote this Letter to the Editor in response to Nicole Murray Ramirez’s July 6 commentary: “Will LGBT radicals shut down Pride parade?” Dear Editor, I am writing today in response to the commentary by City Commissioner Nicole Murray Ramirez, a person who has been an ally…
As we approach Pride weekend, I am reminded of what Pride is all about: togetherness. No matter what your sexual orientation, Pride gives you the opportunity to celebrate with those who have experienced the oppression of the majority because of their sexual orientation. The togetherness that we experience is constantly being diluted by the way…
Fourth of July is right around the corner and the Steam Room Stories guys are getting into the spirit early. After revealing a surprise from underneath his towel, Evan Bonifant and Ray Tezanos discuss the true meaning on the annual Independence Day festivities. As they look forward to ‘brews, bros and BBQs’ the homoerotic undertones…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Wednesday, people from across the country converged on the offices of Sens. Toomey, (PA – Russell 248), Cotton (AR – Russell 124), Portman (OH – Russell 448), Murkowski (AK – Hart 522), and Gardner (CO – Russell 354) in a desperate attempt to convince them to vote no on the “Better Care…
Nepotism, a word that is associated with so much that happens in America. The concept is that as a son, daughter, brother, sister or relative of an accomplished person, their abilities are then associated to you based upon favoritism. Your father was a great detective, then you are going to be one too. A good…
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The National Women’s Political Caucus of San Diego is holding its “Ready to Run” training event this Saturday, June 24, at Thomas Jefferson School of Law, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. It is free to attend and food is provided. Congresswoman Susan Davis and other elected officials and campaign staff…
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — June 15-17, the largest convention of gay conversion proponents, The Restored Hope Network, will be in San Diego. Gay conversion therapy, which attempts to turn LGBTQ adults and youth straight, is an abusive, traumatic and ineffective practice, which is not supported by any mainstream psychological associations. It is rooted in the…
Open letter to Eric Heinritz Hello Eric, I wanted to extend heartfelt congratulations to you regarding your new position. Having had a front row seat as you transversed the vigorous interview process, I am confident in your ability to lead San Diego LGBT Pride. I look forward to how your experience and talent will help…
Happy Pride Month. As the LGBT community celebrates across the nation, politicians including governors, mayors, city council members, aldermen, county supervisors and dog catchers are acknowledging the vibrancy of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender society. There is one exception, President Donald Trump. For eight years, the Obama administration held an event at the White…
