Hillcrest Mardi Gras 2013 Dear Editor, Recently The Hillcrest Business Association (HBA) board announced in SDGLN and Gay San Diego that they would not participate in the production of this year’s Mardi Gras celebration event. For the past 10 years, this event has been a joint effort on behalf of the HBA and the GSDBA…
“To err is human, to forgive, divine.” This famous quote came to mind as I thought about the overall tone in America and in our city. The ability to forgive can be a powerful human emotion, but sometimes it is the hardest thing for a person or community to do. As President Obama awaits confirmation…
The New Year brings new beginnings and we at San Diego LGBT Weekly are off to a fresh start. I am pleased to announce that LGBT Weekly will produce a print publication biweekly beginning this week. Why? LGBT Media, our new media company, has become the pre-eminent presence for our LGBT community online. Whether it…
Re: Todd Gloria, 3rd District councilman Dear Editor, My experience with Todd Gloria and his organization is completely opposite of Mr. Nelson’s experience. He holds meetings with his constituents at various locations in District 3 on a regular basis; he or his staff have always responded to my communications rapidly and professionally, in many cases…
Todd Gloria Dear Editor, I shudder at the thought of Todd Gloria becoming president of the City Council. In the 31 years that I’ve lived in San Diego, it’s quite possible that Todd Gloria is the worst Third District Councilmember we’ve ever had. He does not return phone calls, he does not answer letters and…
A letter of Christmas thanks, to a diverse LGBT community Dear Editor, As we approach the looming day, the Supreme Court will be deciding the fate of decades of work for the gay community. In times like these, as I think about the meaning of this Christmas season, what unites us is more, what divides…
Let freedom ring … that is what we all hope will happen with the Supreme Court agreeing to review the Prop. 8 and Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) cases. Many leaders in our community are excited, yet concerned, about the potential of the Supreme Court ruling in these two cases. The Prop. 8 case will…
Every once in a while a restaurant comes on to the scene and surprises you. Whether it is the excellent food, interesting décor or hip vibe, it is an exciting thing. So when I heard of a new chain restaurant coming to Fashion Valley in San Diego, I thought, “Oh boy, not another cookie cutter…
The news media is considered “The Fourth Estate,” a societal and political institution whose influence is not officially recognized. The first three estates are the branches of government; executive, legislative and judicial. While San Diego LGBT Weekly and LGBTweekly.com both qualify as a member of The Fourth Estate, we have very clear policies about what…
Re: ‘Conversations with Nicole’ issue 106 Dear Editor, I rise today to write to you, about this article that Nicole, who put pen to paper, and chose to expose the life of David Copley for your readers. I found this article distasteful, nasty and vindictive. Forty years ago David had reason to hide his gayness…
