CUMNOCK, Scotland – A gay man who was beaten, burned alive, tied to a lamppost and left to die could have been the victim of a homophobic attack. Stuart Walker, a barman from Cumnock, was found dead by a member of the public on an industrial estate. Strathclyde Police said he had suffered “horrific” injuries….
The community room at the Bonita-Sunnyside Library, 4375 Bonita Road, will be transformed into a Day of the Dead for Everyone Festival Saturday, Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Customers of all ages are invited to visit the library, enjoy free programs and observe the occasion. In addition to a goblins and skeletons…
NEW YORK – ABC’s World News Now anchor Dan Kloeffler has admitted he’s gay on air. Whilst reporting on actor Zachary Quinto’s decision to come out over the weekend, Kloeffler took the opportunity to acknowledge his sexuality on air, by saying, “I’m thinking I can lose my distraction about dating actors.” Kloeffler later said, “I’ve…
NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal has spoken out against anti-LGBT bullying in a public service announcement (PSA) unveiled by The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) and produced in partnership with the NBA and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT). “Millions of gay and transgender youth are made to feel like they don’t fit in…
A judge has ordered a North Park man to stand trial for the murder of Jason “Cowboy” Huggins and felony assault of his boyfriend, both of whom were hit in the head with rocks in a canyon. Joshua James Larson, 37, will get a trial date set Oct. 27 when he appears before a San…
Offering no revised numbers for cities, and cutting by approximately 30 percent its 2010 count of same-sex couples living in the country, the U.S. Census Bureau recently adjusted its inaugural collection of data about gay and lesbian couples. In recent days, some San Diego news outlets have reported as fact that San Diego has almost…
The Center’s Nightmare on Normal Street, Hillcrest’s Halloween block party, returns Saturday, Oct. 29 7-10 p.m. on Normal Street, just north of University Avenue. Once again, the outrageous Nicole is emcee for the fabulous costume contest. Registration for the costume contest is limited to the first 66 entries and will close promptly at 8:30 p.m….
The Live and Let Live Alano Club in University Heights (1730 Monroe Ave.) will celebrate Halloween with an LGBT sober dance and prize-awarding costume contest at its clubroom Oct. 29. The event is $5 for Alano Club members or $8 for non-members. The event will begin at 10 p.m. and wrap up at 12:30 a.m….
WASHINGTON – Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum continued his crusade against the LGBT community as he pledged to battle marriage equality on a state-by-state basis. Santorum said he promises to “fight in every state to make sure that marriage remains between one man and one woman.” Speaking at the Value Voters Summit 2011 in Washington,…
WASHINGTON – The chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) has announced Nov. 3 as the date to begin debate on legislation to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). Leahy announced earlier this month his intention to schedule committee consideration of the Respect for Marriage Act, a bill that would repeal DOMA….
