Before we dive into real estate this week, al-low me a few lines to say “goodbye and good luck” to our fiercest of straight allies Keith Olbermann. My husband Michael and I were watching Olber-mann’s MSNBC show Countdown when the host off-handedly stated Friday’s edition would be his last. Shocked, we were hoping the disclosure…
The energy, talent and creativity of our community’s new leadership generation are a vital resource for all of us. Part of the work of every community and any community organization is to ensure the continual development of fresh ideas, new faces, bold energy and new solutions to continue to move us forward. From new political…
In the ever-evolving commitment landscape, what can you do to protect your interests in the event of separation? Begin by understanding the status of the law as it applies to your relationship. It is vital to protecting your interests. Same-sex married couples, and couples that are registered domestic partners, can find protection under specific California…
While California has granted domestic partnerships nearly all the same rights as afforded heterosexual couples, as well as provided true legal equality for those in same-sex marriages, the federal government has denied over 1100 rights to legally married same-sex couples, as well as domestic partners and those in civil unions. 1n 1996, during the Clinton…
Well, next week we will be online so you can pick up an issue of San Diego LGBT Weekly or read us online…keep your eyes on San Diego’s only LGBT weekly publication. Bonnie Dumanis for Mayor 2012… In just the last week, a groundswell of support has erupted for District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis for mayor…
Thursday, Jan. 27 The Moxie Theatre presents The Toughest Girl Alive, a daring autobiographical musical performed by legendary blues singer Candye Kane. She describes the musical as “the 99.9 percent true, stranger-than-fiction story of an ex-gang member, unwed teen mother, rockabilly, punk rock, plus-sized, ex-adult film star, cancer surviving, multi-award-winning, bisexual, blues phenomenon.” Raised in…
A much underused vegetable available year round in San Diego is the artichoke. Initially, the prehistoric appearance is intimidating but once you finish this column, it will be as easy to prepare as a side dish of mashed potatoes. The two most common types of the globe artichoke found in our markets are baby…
The trial has begun in Paris of four men accused of a prolonged attack on a gay man in a public park. The 2006 incident left Bruno Wiel, now 33, unconscious at the scene. The four men, who are all in their twenties, allegedly started a conversation with Wiel as he left a gay bar…
Two young men who filmed themselves having sex with a 17-year-old have been sentenced to death by stoning in Iran. It is reported that the stoning was to be scheduled “immediately to instill fear in the people of Iran.” Agents of the Iranian regime discovered the film on the mobile phones of Ayub, 20, and…
