San Diego leather men and women are in the midst of Leather Pride festivities, an annual series of events that is part celebration and part community outreach. “It is the leather community’s chance for a local celebration of what we are all about, and to do outreach to the rest of the community,” said Adam…
After voting to initiate legal defense of the Defense of Marriage Act earlier this month, House Republican leaders now turn to their lawyers for action. The House GOP legal counsel will take on Edith Windsor, her legal representatives and the Department of Justice when their case comes before the court on May 9, 2011. U.S….
Democratic U.S. Senators Dianne Feinstein (CA), Patrick Leahy (VT), Kristen Gillibrand (NY), Christopher Coons (DE) and Richard Blumenthal (CT) will hold a press conference Wednesday in order to announce legislation designed to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). The conference will take place at 2:00 pm Wednesday in the Dirksen Senate Office Building in…
From Facebook to tabloids to TV news, the media is abuzz with updates on Charlie Sheen’s high-profile meltdown. But while Sheen earns airtime for his antics, one Facebook user argues, fallen soldiers and their sacrifices go unsung. A recent status update posted by an unknown Facebook user offers this sober reminder: “Charlie Sheen is all…
After significant media debate leading up to yesterday’s vote, House Republican leaders voted to authorize a legal defense of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). The move comes in response to the Obama Administration’s decision to cease defense of Section 3 on constitutional grounds. Michael Steel, a spokesperson for Speaker of the House John Boehner,…
The New York Times reported today that Governor Andrew Cuomo has promised to devote his “full attention” to the cause of legalizing same-sex marriage in the state of New York. Cuomo’s announcement came after a closed door meeting Wednesday, where the Governor met with gay marriage supporters. Attendees at the meeting included openly gay New…
Kelly Osbourne, daughter of rock and reality TV duo Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, recently told Popeater reporters that she would be thrilled to have a baby with her gay best friend. “I’m fed up with straight men,” the newly svelte Dancing With The Stars contestant declared. After a tough break-up with serious ex-boyfriend Luke Worrall,…
San Diego is being represented at the White House as President Obama hosts a conference to hear concerns about anti-LGBT bullying. The anti-bullying prevention conference, taking place March 10 at the White House, is being hosted by Obama, the Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services. The conference unites students, teachers…
A reported deal made between Target Corp. and Lady Gaga was dissolved this past week due to Target’s donations in 2010 toward groups supporting candidates who were opposed to LGBT equality. The announcement was made this afternoon by the co-founder of Fly-Life marketing agency, Carmen Cacciatore. Gaga was reported stating to Billboard in February that…
Media Arts Center San Diego presents the annual San Diego Latino Film Festival, now celebrating its 18th season. The 11-day event is March 10-20 at the UltraStar Mission Valley Cinemas Hazard Center. The Festival features more than 20,000 festival attendees; 160 entertaining and award-winning movies starring such actors as Ricardo Darin, Martha Higareda, Demian Bichir, Adal…
