CALIFORNIA – In a response to efforts by Proposition 8 proponents to conceal video of the Proposition 8 trial from the public, the American Foundation for Equal Rights (AFER) has launched a campaign for the full and unedited release of the Perry v. Schwarzenegger public trial footage. AFER, the City and County of San Francisco…
NEW YORK – Governor Andrew Cuomo is optimistic that gay marriage will soon be legal in New York. He said he felt there was enough support to pass the measure, which he has endorsed. Cuomo said, “I know it’s failed before, but I think this is a different day. I’ll bring more urgency in the…
SOUTH AFRICA – Human Rights Watch (HRW), one of the world’s leading independent organizations dedicated to defending and protecting human rights, has said the murder of a South African lesbian activist who was stoned and stabbed to death is part of an “epidemic” of hate crimes against gays. Noxolo Nogwaza, a 24-year-old member of the…
On May 6, Mama’s Kitchen celebrated its 30th anniversary of Mama’s Day, its annual fundraiser that showcases some of the best restaurants in San Diego. For info, log on to mamaskitchen.org.
UNITED KINGDOM – A top Cambridge University academic was blackmailed and forced to hand over ?6,0000 ($9,800) by a male prostitute who threatened to tell his wife that they had sex. Cambridge Crown Court was told that drop-out Philip Ellis, 26, met the academic at a gay cruising spot in the city’s Newnham area. The…
NEW YORK – The murder of Club Chili owner and Pride organizer Clinton ‘Billy’ Lewis in New York was not a hate crime, police have said. The New York gay bar owner was shot dead at his home. Louis Duffy, 20, was arrested shortly afterwards. The Elmira Star-Gazette reported that Capt. Joseph Kain of the…
Retired United States District Judge Vaughn R. Walker is the keynote speaker at the Tom Homann LGBT Law Association’s 18th Annual Installation Dinner and Awards Ceremony, May 12. In last summer’s Perry v. Schwarzenegger case, Walker ruled that Proposition 8 was unconstitutional. Judge Walker is an exciting and interesting speaker, an authority on many current…
After several years of musical soul-searching, out singer/songwriter Eric Himan returns to San Diego with his newest CD, Supposed Unknown, and also with a new friend, trans singer Namoli Brennet. Supposed Unknown is Eric’s tenth album. His first self-titled solo CD was released in 2000, and starting in 2002, Himan was releasing at least one…
There are geographical niches that, when mentioned, bring images of thriving, supportive LGBT communities – such as Hillcrest, Palm Springs and San Francisco. North County is not one of these niches. The residents know it, which is why they are working to open a resource center by the end of this year. The North County…
Don’t miss Women’s Fest 2011: Do It Yourself (DIY)! On May 7 at The Center (3909 Centre Street), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This day-long festival of workshops, entertainment and resources for LBT women focuses on the DIY movement, which empowers individuals to take matters into their own hands when it comes to artistic expression,…
