The Tampa Tribune has pulled a controversial column that alleged Disney is indoctrinating children with its “pro-gay agenda.” The column, which was highlighted by Media Matters for America, had also drawn criticism from gay rights activists and Florida journalists. Aug. 11, Douglas MacKinnon, who is listed on the since-pulled column as “Tribune staff,” argued that Disney has been engaged in an underhanded effort…
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History has a long tradition of documenting the full breadth of the American experience and what it means to be an American. The LGBT narrative is an important part of that American story, and the Smithsonian has been documenting and collecting related objects for many years. Tuesday, Aug. 19,…
Edward “Chip” Sarafin, an offensive lineman at Arizona State University, publicly came out this week. In an interview with Compete, Sarafin explains that he came out to his teammates last spring and is now ready to come out publicly. “It was really personal to me, and it benefited my peace of mind greatly,” Sarafin said….
WASHINGTON – Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), released a video ad featuring Emmy Award-winning chef, author and TV host Anthony Bourdain for the group’s Americans for Marriage Equality campaign. In the video, Bourdain states, “A common thread of the people I admire – whoever they are, wherever they are – are people who are proud and…
SAN DIEGO — Will Walters, founder and president of San Diego-based civil rights education organization, FreeWillUSA invites San Diegans and visitors alike to join him for an evening of food, friends, fun and a little bit of fundraising, this Thursday, Aug. 14 from 6-8 p.m. at Harvey Milk’s American Diner, Sixth Avenue and University in Hillcrest. FreeWillUSA…
It was hard to miss – the five-foot tall, ruby-red sequined shoe in the Balboa Theatre’s front lobby at the San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus (SDGMC) recent LUV Madonna show. Strategically placed, it called out for show patrons to donate to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego. And, donate they did with…
Oscar-winning actor Robin Williams was found dead Monday at his northern California home. Williams, 63, apparently took his own life according to police reports. He had been battling severe depression. His media representative Mara Buxbaum told CNN, “This is a tragic and sudden loss. The family respectfully asks for their privacy as they grieve during…
Outside Lands 2014, the yearly celebration amidst the beauty of Golden Gate Park, San Francisco came to a close Sunday with organizers hailing it as the “best one yet,” despite the disappointment of some who had purchased counterfeit tickets. According to SFgate.com San Francisco police said they seized hundreds of the expertly forged passes to…
Gay Games 9 got off to a great start in Cleveland Saturday, reports wkyc with nearly 8,000 athletes from over 65 countries converging on Cleveland + Akron to participate in nearly 40 sporting events from cycling and rowing, to ice hockey and bodybuilding. The official Opening Ceremonies kicked off with the parade of nations and…
SAN DIEGO – At least 20 restaurants are expected to join the third annual Super Tasty 5K, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 6 in Solana Beach, Calif. Once again, the event is a fundraiser for Promises2Kids, a San Diego nonprofit working for the benefit of children in foster care. Nichole Peterson, Executive Director of the Solana…
