For those that don’t know, the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) – the people who brought you Gay-Straight Alliances (GSA), the No Name Calling Week and the National Day of Silence – has a San Diego County chapter. If you didn’t know about it, you aren’t the first, and it isn’t surprising. The…
The arrival of summer signals the beginning of backyard barbecues, beach days and, of course, the season of LGBT Pride festivals. From June to November, Californians have an opportunity to show their pride and support for the LGBT community at a variety of events throughout the state, from San Diego to San Francisco. Each event…
Inaugurated in the United States in the early 20th century, Father’s Day is traditionally celebrated in the majority of countries the third Sunday in June. According to The Library of Congress the idea for Father’s Day is attributed to Sonora Dodd, who was raised by her father after her mother’s death during childbirth. Ironically, it…
June 28, 2010 the San Diego City Council voted 6-2 to approve construction of the new San Diego Central Library. At the time the project had its detractors. Councilmembers Carl DeMaio and Sherri Lightner voted against the library saying it was too expensive and the City could not afford it. Former City Attorney Michael Aguirre…
When Mayor Bob Filner finds himself up against a wall politically, he turns to the very source of his political power: his constituents. That political power supply, the mayor says, is also his best source of personal vigor. As one of the mayor’s senior staff members told San Diego LGBT Weekly during a recent day…
As Harvey Milk Day approaches and thousands across the globe join to honor his memory and celebrate his message of hope, San Diego LGBT Weekly looks at how the Harvey Milk Foundation began and how, through the Foundation’s work, Harvey Milk’s vision continues to inspire individuals, communities and organizations throughout the world. The biography of…
If Jane Austen were alive and a writer of technology, she might open this piece thusly: It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of an iPhone 5. Or a Samsung Galaxy 4. Or a tablet. Or one of a dozen other…
With the arrival of spring in San Diego come longer days, more sunshine and a plethora of home improvement projects just waiting to get started. Whether you’re updating your home or your yard, San Diego LGBT Weekly checked up on some local businesses that have the knowledge, tools and resources to help. Even better, all…
There are some very serious gay baseball fans out there who rank players by batting average and wins above replacement (WAR). The rest rank them by attraction and aspiration: who’s hot, who might be gay and who must be gay. Most gay Padres fans in the early ’90s no doubt put boyishly handsome outfielder Billy…
There’s no doubt about it. San Diego is a great city to live in if you’re an athlete and a member of the LGBT community. With many LGBT-founded leagues and teams in the area, there are opportunities for practically any sports fan. Athletes of all skill levels are welcome to join, compete and, perhaps most…
