San Diego Democrats for Equality (SDDE) has announced that their next meeting will focus on proposed changes to the standing rules that require candidates to fully support marriage equality and reproductive choice in order to qualify for an endorsement or “acceptable” rating. The meeting will be held May 24 at 6:30 p.m. For more information…
The Armed Services Committee has approved an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act that would ban military bases from hosting marriages or “marriage-like ceremonies” between same-sex couples. Opposing the amendment, Rep. Susan Davis of California, the ranking Democrat on the armed services subcommittee on military personnel, said the amendment seems to encourage discrimination in…
Two award-winning gay songwriters are teaming up for a night of music in San Diego. Tom Goss and Bobby Jo Valentine will be appearing at Diversionary Theatre, 4545 Park Blvd. #101 Friday, May 18 at 6 p.m. For tickets and more information on the event call 619-220-0097 or visit diversionary.org.
The San Diego City Council unanimously approved changing the name of Blaine Avenue in the historically LGBT neighborhood of Hillcrest to Harvey Milk Street. The name change will honor the late civil rights activist, who was the first openly gay elected official in the United States. San Diego is the first city in the U.S….
The Fox Canyon Neighborhood Association’s newsletter, Fox Canyon Voice provides residents with news, information and opportunities about their neighborhood. Highlights of May’s newsletter include: Coffee with Marti, Saturday, May 19, 12- 2 p.m., at 4787 Castle Ave., Fox Canyon – an opportunity to get to know and talk to Councilwoman Marti Emerald. In other news…
San Diego LGBT Weekly has been nominated for the 2012 PrideNation People’s Choice Award for “Best Publication.” PrideNation Radio is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, and inaugurating the PrideNation People’s Choice Awards as a way to recognize listeners’ favorite individuals, organizations and businesses throughout the San Diego LGBT community. San Diego award nominations are…
Despite the repeal of DADT, occurrences of alleged anti-LGBT hate crimes/incidents within the Department of Defense (DOD) has continued according to the LGBT nonprofit DOD FED GLOBE. As part of a campaign to highlight this problem, DOD FED GLOBE is looking for volunteers to tell their stories of harassment as past and/or present employees of…
Celebrate 21 years of love at San Diego’s premiere restaurant tasting benefitting Mamas Kitchen featuring distinctive dishes by more than 55 top chefs. Mama’s Day 2012 is this Friday, May 11 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency, La Jolla. Two key new features of the event are a VIP Cabana Lounge featuring…
Progressive San Diego (PSD), an organization that works to create a more equitable and sustainable society in the San Diego region by promoting progressive candidates and policies, has announced the results of its endorsement process for candidates who sought their endorsement for the June 5 primary election. A notable exception is the “no endorsement” for…
Numbers nightclub will be hosting the 14th Annual Cinco de Mayo 2012 charity fundraising event Saturday, May 5. Presented by Selena Diamond, Carlos Silva and friends with the Imperial Court de San Diego the event will feature the annual Mr., Ms. and Miss Cinco de Mayo contest and will benefit the programs of the Imperial…
