The glitterbombing continues, and this time, it’s Dan Savage under heat after his visit to the University of Oregon Tuesday turned sparkly as a representative from the “Dan Savage Welcoming Committee” rushed to the stage to dump a bucket of glitter on the sex columnist, the Huffington Post reports. Not all was fun and games:…
Coming as a minor surprise to some, but a predictable development to a few political insiders, the San Diego chapter of the Log Cabin Republicans chose not to endorse either City Councilman Carl DeMaio or District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis, both of whom are mayoral candidates in 2012 and are openly gay and lesbian, respectively. “I…
The historic Hillcrest sign, which was replaced in August with a new more eco–friendly sign, is up for grabs. The Hillcrest Business Association (HBA) has issued a request for bid that allows businesses and members of the community to compete to become owners of the iconic Hillcrest fixture. HBA announced the availability of the sign…
According to the University of San Diego Vista newspaper, alumnus Jonathan Maher is becoming the first Torero to run for a U.S. Senate seat, as he campaigns in New Jersey for the 2012 elections. Registered as an unaffiliated party member, Maher, whose home state is New Jersey, wants to help ensure that state “receives an…
A free “Healthy Living” seminar series will take place Tuesday, Nov. 8 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the LGBT Community Center in Hillcrest. The monthly series will feature multiple guest speakers from the local health care community. The series will encompass issues such as dealing with posture and pain, skin care and longevity, plus…
This Saturday, Cory Huston and the Imperial Court de San Diego present Survival III at Numbers. Billed as a night of colossal entertainment, the evening will be emceed by Lala and Ajax and will include an auction, killer Jell-O shots and plenty of gossip and mayhem. The festivities start at 7 p.m., Nov. 5 at…
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of San Diego and Imperial Counties is hosting a cocktail party Thursday, Nov. 10 to celebrate more than 90 years of fighting for equal rights for all. The party, called Liberties at Night, will spotlight LGBT equality, and will begin at 7 p.m. at Rich’s, 1051 University Ave. in…
WASHINGTON – LGBT hero Janice Langbehn, has been awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal by President Obama at a White House ceremony. Janice Langbehn was on vacation in Florida in 2007 with her partner, Lisa Pond, and their three children when Lisa suffered a brain aneurism. Lisa was rushed to the hospital, where Janice was told…
WASHINGTON – As pressure grows on GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain to stand by his remarks and prove “gay is a choice” the The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) has renewed calls for Cain to meet with Dr. Jack Drescher, MD, a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association (APA) and a member of the DSM-5…
AUSTRALIA – Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard is set to reverse her position on gay marriage. According to the Australian Daily Telegraph government sources are claiming she will announce a conscience vote on the issue within weeks. Government sources said the prime minister would state her position ahead of the Labor Party’s national conference in…
