“I am a great believer about timing and about magic,” says Neon Hitch, on the eve of her debut album release. “It’s all about timing and yeah, I feel it’s good right now.” Hitch has waited a long time for this moment – she started writing songs as young as 10 years old – and…
Local LGBT activist organizations Canvass for a Cause (CFAC) and San Diego Alliance for Marriage Equality (SAME) are holding an afternoon event called the Rebel Queer Peace Pride Social Saturday, July 21 from 3-8 p.m. at CFAC, 3705 10th Ave. in San Diego. CFAC and SAME describe the Rebel Queer Peace Pride Social as an…
INDIANAPOLIS – The Episcopal Church has approved a new liturgy for blessing same-sex unions, two proposals adding gender identity and expression to the Church’s nondiscrimination canons for ordained ministry and in the “life, worship, and governance of the Church,” and a resolution supporting legislation for equal immigration rights for same-sex couples. The votes took place…
PHOENIX – A member of the Arizona Tourism Advisory Council has resigned from his appointment in protest after the Republican governor’s continued attempts to revoke benefits for same-sex couples that work for the state, reports The Arizona Republic. Edwin Leslie, who lives with his partner and their son in Phoenix, delivered his resignation to Gov….
Somewhat surprisingly, this summer’s top cinematic draw for gay men is a political commentary on the plight of the working class. This film tells the story of a young man who has a dream, but also a credit problem. He’s good with his hands, but the only construction job he can get is non-union, and…
The White House will honor the Military Acceptance Project Thursday for their work in the LGBT and military communities. The ceremony is part of their Champions of Change Program that highlights individuals and organizations doing extraordinary things. The event will be streamed live at www.whitehouse.gov/live with opening remarks from a senior White House official at…
Edith “Edie” Windsor filed a petition in New York state Monday against the Defense of Marriage Act, a law was recently found unconstitutional in California and Massachusetts. The 83-year-old lesbian asked the state’s Supreme Court to review her case “thus bypassing a second round in the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals,” the Huffington Post is…
Gam3rCon, the first local event with an international following, dedicated to celebrating the world of video games and interactive entertainment, wrapped up its five-day flurry of events Sunday. Co-founded by local LGBT activist and author, Walter Meyer, 2012, Gam3rCon dominated the Tenth Avenue Theatre with more activities, displays, video gaming tournaments, opportunities to try new…
Openly gay stand-up comedian, Jason Stuart, will be appearing in the Laugh Out Proud Comedy Show at Martinis Above Fourth Friday, July 19 for two shows, 7 and 10 p.m. Stuart has been making people laugh with his performances all over the country since coming out in 1993. Stuart’s material about his experiences as a…
PARIS – France’s prime minister, Jean-Marc Ayrault has told parliament that gay couples will be permitted to marry and adopt children in 2013.
