Sam Smith will be providing the title song for the upcoming Jams Bond movie Spectre. The English singer/songwriter announced that he’ll be doing the track on his Twitter page, by posting a picture of him wearing one of the SPECTRE rings that will be featured in the film: According to Screen Rant, the Grammy winner…
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has agreed to pass legislation to legalize same-sex marriage, if the public votes in favor in a plebiscite, reports Pink News. Abbott, an opponent on same-sex marriage, refused to give members of parliament (MP) a free vote on the issue, but has agreed to hold a plebiscite or referendum after…
Last week, the Vatican ruled that transgender people are not entitled to be godparents, out of fear that “this person does not possess the requirement of leading a life according to the faith.” The Vatican’s Congregation of Doctrine and Faith’s discriminatory decision prevents a child from receiving the guidance and spiritual support of loving godparents,…
“Education is a progressive discovery of our own ignorance” is a quote attributed to the writer Will Durant. It’s time to gain some knowledge about your anatomy and physiology. The more insight you have about your body, the more likely you are to be healthy and happy. Indulge me in a little quiz I’ve prepared…
Even the rabidly anti-LGBT Westboro Baptist Church has condemned the actions of Kim Davis. In a series of Tweets on Friday, Westboro members began tweeting Bible verses and takedowns of Davis, calling her out for her own “sins of adultery.” It seems that Davis is just too hypocritical for the Westboro Baptist Church!
After two and a half years of trials, a new study has found no new HIV infections among a group of people on pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), reports HIV Plus magazine. For 32 months, researchers at the Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in San Francisco tracked the health of over 600 people as they used Truvada daily…
Friday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. The San Diego LGBT Community Center is hosting a magical evening of mysterious characters, celebration and intrigue at Brick/828 Events in Liberty Station. Some 300-350 guests are expected and the event will include cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, live entertainment and plenty of intrigue and surprises. Costumes are enthusiastically encouraged but…
Standing outside the detention center where she is being held, Kim Davis’ attorney has announced that she will appeal her contempt of court ruling, reports The Advocate. Mat Staver of the right-wing anti-LGBT legal group Liberty Counsel said at the press conference yesterday that Thursday’s hearing, at which U.S. District Judge David Bunning found the…
San Diego Padres legend and prostate cancer survivor Steve Garvey (right) discusses prostate cancer screening options with San Diego County resident Lee Smith (left). Garvey’s appearance was part of a free prostate cancer screening event held downtown at Petco Park Sept. 3, co-hosted by Scripps Health and Ed Randall’s fans for the Cure. More than…
SACRAMENTO—Assembly Speaker Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) has announced that the Assembly Democratic Caucus has selected Assemblymember Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood) to become the 70th Speaker of the Assembly. The leadership change will occur after a floor vote in January and a transition period to be determined by the Speaker and the Speaker-elect. “With the crush…
