Army Capt. Stephen Hill says he did not intend to reveal his sexuality after asking GOP presidential candidates if the military’s discriminatory “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy would ever make a comeback should the candidates become victorious in their win. Hill instead explains in an interview with the Associated Press that his debate question was…
A transgender person was shot dead in Hollywood, the body discovered late Thursday night near Gower Street and Lexington Avenue. An investigation is underway to determine if the shooting was a result of a hate crime. ABC News 7 reported that Los Angeles police responded to reports of gunfire, but by the time authorities arrived…
WASHINGTON – The Senate Judiciary Committee has approved the Respect for Marriage Act, legislation to repeal the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). DOMA prohibits the federal government from recognizing legally married same-sex couples and unjustly deprives them of the concrete protections marriage would bring to them and their families. California governor, Jerry Brown –…
Basking in the hot desert sun, Palm Springs is an ideal oasis for San Diegans looking to escape the fast-paced city life and spend a weekend lounging poolside. Palm Springs, home to the Dinah Shore Open and the notoriously wicked White Party, is about as welcoming and friendly atmosphere an L, G, B or T…
While San Diego LGBT Weekly makes its home in one of the world’s most popular resort and vacation destinations, even we at the newsmagazine and our fellow San Diegans need a place to “get away from it all.” Less than 150 miles from the coast into the desert lies that mythical gay mecca called Palm…
Hunters When planning a night out in Palm Springs, one place you won’t want to pass up is Hunters. During the last 13 years, Hunters has gained the reputation as being one of the city’s premier nightspots. This video bar, nightclub and hot dance destination keeps patrons entertained by providing attractive and friendly staff, some…
You wouldn’t have known it in California, but Tuesday, Nov. 8, was Election Day. The third year of a president’s term typically has few marque races, but there were a number of states with elections impacting the progressive movement and the LGBT community. Arizona. In one of the night’s biggest surprises, state Senate President Russell…
The California Supreme Court ruled Thursday that “official proponents” of Proposition 8 can defend the ballot initiative in court. Proposition 8 has long been considered a discriminatory legislation that prohibits the legalization of same-sex marriage in the state of California. The court unanimously ruled with Proposition 8 sponsors who ultimately argued that due to a…
A Tennessee woman is asking her state to comply with federal recognition that establishes her gender as female. The state of Tennessee has refused to acknowledge Andrea Jones’ gender reassignment after her local DMV office labeled her a male on her driver’s license, despite her female recognition by the Social Security office. In a protest…
An important bill that will protect transgendered Massachusettians passed both house and state legislature Wednesday and is pending signage into legislation by Gov. Deval Patrick, who supports the bill. The pending legislation will protect transgender people from hate crimes, violence, and discrimination. “Transgender individuals in Massachusetts face unacceptably high levels of violence and discrimination in…
