I read with dismay the Sept. 3 guest commentary (San Diego LGBT Weekly issue 181) by PETA’s Gray Caskey urging the LGBT community to unite against SeaWorld. I am a proud member of San Diego’s LGBT community, and I completely disagree with the distorted portrait Ms. Caskey painted of our park. There is no organization…
First introduced in the United States in 2007, electronic cigarettes have risen dramatically in part because they are popularly considered safer and more socially acceptable than combustible cigarettes and because there are fewer restrictions on their purchase and use. A study by University of California, San Diego School of Medicine researchers published in the journal…
Education Secretary Arne Duncan — an advocate for reform and, at times, a target for criticism from the left and the right — will be stepping down from his post in December. During his tenure, the Department has issued guidance clarify that Title IX, the federal law that prohibits discrimination in education based on sex,…
Over the last few days the Pope’s visit with anti-gay County Clerk Kim Davis has dominated the news and received an inordinate amount of coverage. Now it has been revealed that th day before this meeting took place the Pope met with a gay couple in a private meeting. CNN reports that the Pope met…
WASHINGTON D.C. — Alturi, a new non-profit organization devoted to elevating the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) community globally, launched publicly today and announced the selection of its founding boards of directors. U.S. Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (D-CA), a member of the LGBT Equality Caucus, and U.S. Congressman David Cicilline (D-RI), who has introduced…
SACRAMENTO —Victims of domestic violence will soon be able to gain full control of the wireless telephone accounts they share with their abusers. Thursday, Gov. Jerry Brown signed AB 1407 by Assembly Speaker Toni G. Atkins, which allows telephone service providers to transfer conjoined accounts or family plans away from those who commit domestic violence….
Harrah’s Resort SoCal presents a special Pride at Dive event. This unique experience will feature DJ Junior, Von Kiss, and DJ Lezley, plus poolside games including water volleyball, putt putt golf and more! Stick around after the poolside fun to enjoy San Diego Pride’s Revue in the Courtyard. Hosts for this unique event will include…
NEW YORK, — Pop-dance recording artist Sir Ivan aka “Peaceman” announced Thursday that he is kicking off a campaign to raise awareness of transgender issues. This is also a new area of focus for The Peaceman Foundation, Sir Ivan’s philanthropic organization, which has been a longtime supporter of LGBT issues, fighting hate crime, bullying and Post…
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles LGBT Center has announced that two-time Academy Award winner Jane Fonda and Academy Award nominated screenwriter Ron Nyswaner will be honored at the Center’s 46th Anniversary Gala Vanguard Awards Nov. 7 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles. Fonda will receive the award from the incomparable Lily…
Can the San Diego Bolts win their fourth national championship? Gay Bowl is the national LGBT flag football tournament, put on every Columbus Day weekend by the National Gay Flag Football League (NGFFL). It’s been a decade since San Diego hosted Gay Bowl, but NGFFL teams will make their way to America’s Finest City for…
