Michael Irvin, a Dallas Cowboy superstar and prizeholder to three Superbowl wins, joins Ben Cohen, Hudson Taylor, Mike Chabala, and Nick Youngquest as the latest ally to support gay rights and marriage equality. And now, in his recent interview and cover shoot at OUT Magazine, Irvin emerges as much more than a football legacy: rather,…
As the fight for marriage equality gains momentum, states across the nation are experiencing a surge in the demand for marriage among same-sex partners. And while the number of gay marriages and civil unions have sky-rocketed across the board in the US, lesbian couples appear to be driving the trend. The US Census Bureau reports…
Just days after ordering an immediate end to the “Don’t, Ask, Don’t Tell” policy, the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued a written order requiring the Obama administration to clarify its’ legal position on the ban against openly gay service. According to Reuters, the administration failed to specify whether it intended to seek further review…
Pop icon Lady Gaga was a prime topic of discussion on “Meet the Press” last Sunday, sparking a debate on gay marriage and sexual orientation between host David Gregory and Republican presidential candidate Tim Pawlenty. According to USA Today, the subject arose in light of a recent interview during which Pawlenty admitted to being a…
Democratic senator and former presidential candidate John Kerry recently penned an op-ed for the Boston Globe in which he takes on pundits who have criticized President Obama’s “evolving” views on gay marriage and accuses them of stirring up a “phony debate about a real issue.” Today, Senator Kerry is an avowed supporter of marriage…
Andrew Gibson, openly gay adopted brother of the perpetually controversial actor Mel Gibson, sprung to the latter’s defense in a recent interview by refuting media claims that his brother is homophobic. ABC News reports that according to Andrew, Mel Gibson “never meant to upset anyone” by commenting publicly on either homosexuality or any other sensitive…
Food Truck Fabulousness – Thursday, July 14 from 5-9:00 p.m. Most everyone carries testimony for their favorite food trucks – whether it’s a delightful taco stand or a decadent dessert favorite, San Diego has a loyal following for some of the finest cuisine that comes, well, off the back of a truck. And if you…
Several prominent gay rights activists were arrested Friday after attempting to deliver a petition against Moscow Pride violence to representatives at the Parisian Russian Embassy. Activists Louis-Georges Tin, Nikolai Alekseev, Chad Meacham and Audrey Grelombe were among those taken into custody on the grounds that they were participating in an unauthorized protest outside the embassy…
Billows of smoke and flame were abound in Hillcrest Wednesday afternoon as a mixed-use Hillcrest apartment complex caught fire on the southern side of the 1000 block of University Avenue. About 100 firefighters were called on scene to squelch the flames, but the damage had already been done – nearly $1 million in damages were…
Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann signed a controversial pledge on Thursday that established her intent to implement rigid anti-gay policies if elected. The Candidates’ Pledge, also known as The Marriage Vow, was created by The Family Leader, a prominent Iowa group that promotes Christian conservative social values. Bob Vander Plaats, CEO of the conservative organization,…
