A new reality show Shahs of Sunset will hit airwaves Sunday at 10 p.m. EDT on the Bravo Network featuring the lifestyles of “glossy, high-living members of the Iranian-American community” including Raza Farahan, 38, who dubs himself as a rarity amid people of his culture. Farahan, who is openly gay, is decidedly funny, brass, and…
Shawn Loftis, a director and actor in a series of gay porn films, will be allowed to return to the classroom after the Florida-based teacher was fired for his role in x-rated movies. The actor/director, also known on film as Collin O’Neal, will be allowed to resume teaching in addition to applying as a permanent…
In a surprising move, the Republican Party of San Diego County endorsed openly gay Councilmember Carl DeMaio in his race to succeed termed out Republican Mayor Jerry Sanders. Two thirds of the 59-member central committee voted Saturday morning to endorse DeMaio over two other Republican candidates: District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis, and State Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher….
Spring is upon us and love is in the air! But, before you offer your sweetie your heart and your ring (or accept the same), make sure to keep in mind the California laws governing the exchange of the shiny circular bands symbolizing your commitment. Generally, the engagement ring belongs to the proposer, not the…
In the pursuit of internet safety, the San Diego Police Foundation is inviting all parents, guardians, teachers, and child advocates to attend an online safety seminar on Mar. 14 at John Muir K-12 Magnet School in San Diego. This free community program informs parents about keeping their children safe from cyberbullying, phishing and online predators….
LAS VEGAS – In what promises to be the performing arts worlds’ biggest and perhaps most glamorous grand opening of a new venue, officials at Las Vegas’ new Smith Center are touting its March 10 premier performance as “an unprecedented lineup of artists from the worlds of music, television, stage and screen.” The $470-million Smith…
North Park Citizens Patrol, a division of Stonewall Citizens’ Patrol, is holding a community meeting and presentation Tuesday, March 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Lafayette Hotel, 2223 El Cajon Blvd. Hosted by The North Park Community Association the meeting is an opportunity to meet with community members, Mid City Police and City reps; help…
LONDON – Two professional soccer players have been fined for making anti-gay comments on Twitter. Pinknews.co.uk reported that Nile Ranger, a forward for Premier League team Newcastle United and Manny Smith a defender for League One Walsall have been handed fines by the The Football Association (FA), the governing body of English soccer, for their…
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) called on Mitt Romney Friday to fire his National Finance Chair Frank Vandersloot who has a long history of anti-LGBT extremism, and the organization needs the help of LGBT Americans to petition for his removal. Glenn Greenwald details VanderSloot’s radical positions and points out how Mitt Romney has been the…
Samuel Wurzelbacher, also known as ‘Joe the Plummer’ from a 2008 political stint, did not have much to say about anti-gay comments he made in 2009 as CNN host Zoraida Sambolin asked the Republican nominee for Congress on his views of LGBT Americans. The Congressional hopeful accused Sambolin of hosting TMZ as opposed to CNN…
