This Week
Political primer for visitors to America’s Finest City
Welcome to San Diego “Welcome to San Diego, America’s Finest City,” or so the saying goes. San Diego artists from different eras in local history have made hay with that argument, but we do live in what most consider the “perfect, beachy” place. And I guess, if the argument focuses strictly on the weather, we…
Past Pride grand marshals remembered
“It never occurred to me that I was a lesbian. I wanted to know who I was in the world. After my relationship started, I never questioned it. That explains that!” Meredith Baxter Actress 2011 Grand Marshal “Harvey gave his life for a movement – for our LGBT rights movement – and we must ask…
Get to know 2012’s Spirit of Stonewall winners
State Sen. Christine Kehoe, Champion of Pride In November of 1992, Christine Kehoe made San Diego history when, as a councilmember representing Council District 3, she became the first open member of the LGBT community to be elected to public office in San Diego. After serving on the council from 1993-2000, she was elected as…
2012 parade lineup
In order of appearance San Diego Women Motorcycle Riders San Diego Cruisers Motorcycle Club San Diego Sqooterheads Nations of the 4 Directions San Diego Pride Board of Directors Congresswoman Susan Davis Friend of Pride: Susan Davis Military Contingent San Diego Vet Center San Diego Veterans for Peace Hewlett-Packard Company Live and Let Live Alano Club…
Beyond Hillcrest
While most Pride activities center around the community of Hillcrest, there are so many other areas of interest in the great city of San Diego. They don’t call us America’s Finest City for nothing. The following are some suggested excursions for those who want to experience more of our glorious city. Cabrillo National Monument and…
Magical times for Neon Hitch
“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…
San Diego Quiz
1. Where does San Diego rank in population among the nation’s cities? a) Fourth largest city b) Sixth largest city c) Eight largest city 2. How long is the San Diego coastline? a) More than 70 miles b) Less than 60 miles c) 92 miles 3. What is the average number of days above 70…
‘Rebel Queer Peace Pride Social:’ July 21
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…
Episcopal Church approves rites for same-sex unions
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…