WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Uniting American Families Act (UAFA) has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill, sponsored by Representative Jerry Nadler (D-NY), would allow U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents in same-sex relationships to sponsor their partners for immigration purposes. Under current immigration law, U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents may…
WYOMING – Former Republican Senator for Wyoming, Alan Simpson, has lashed out at anti-gay politicians in his party. During an interview with MSNBC’s Hardball program, he criticized conservative Republicans’ positions on abortion and homosexuality, calling homophobes “disgusting.” “Who the hell is for abortion?” railed Simpson. “I don’t know anybody running around with a sign that…
ITALY – Following his claims that homosexuality caused the fall of the Roman Empire, a leading Italian academic is facing calls for his resignation as vice president of the country’s Centre for National Research. Professor Roberto De Mattei, vice-president of Italy’s Centre for National Research, a devout Catholic who previously claimed that the Japanese earthquake…
CHINA – At least 60 people have been arrested by police after a raid on Q Bar in Shanghai. An Agence France-Presse report stated, “Police said ‘pornographic’ shows were taking place when they arrived at the Q Bar in the early hours of Sunday.” All those detained – DJs, customers and bar staff – were…
Chris Tina Bruce’s unique approach to life, fitness Chris Tina Bruce has made a large impact on her hometown just outside Dallas, Texas – in more ways that one. The 6-foot-1, 200 pound, former male bodybuilder drew a lot of attention in the conservative Southern town when he became a popular and successful female personal…
The city council voted 5-2 last week to adopt restrictions on medical marijuana dispensaries that mandate they be located in industrial zones and they must all apply for a conditional use permit. The restrictions in the medical marijuana ordinance may cause most businesses to close up shop, at least temporarily. The ordinance takes effect within…
This week, the Board of Education for the San Diego Unified School District unanimously approved a historic Bullying, Harassment and Intimidation Prohibition policy, plus voted to support Assembly Bill 9 that would require every school district in the state to establish similar policies. “For the first time, our school district will have an anti-bullying policy,”…
The Imperial Court and friends of Michael Mack present That’s What Friends Are For, a charitable event to raise money to offset medical expenses for Mack. The event is April 18, 7 p.m. at Eden Night Club (1202 University Ave., in Hillcrest), with a suggested donation of $10 at the door. There will also be…
A San Diego Superior Court judge issued a preliminary ruling last week that same-sex marriage advocates can petition shoppers at Target stores in California, but must remain 30 feet from the entrances and they may only approach shoppers one entrance at a time. On March 25, the Minneapolis-based retail store sought an injunction to stop…
