This coming Sunday, June 11, thousands of LGBT Americans will be marching on Washington, D.C. Over 100 cities across our nation and foreign countries will be holding marches and rallies in solidarity. I have the honor of being an elected national co-chair of this march and will be in our nation’s capital for over a…
Move over. You’re taking up too much space. There’d be enough seats if you didn’t have two of them, so skootch down. Let someone else in. There’s room for everybody and everyone fits, but in the new book The Lotterys Plus One by Emma Donoghue illustrated by Caroline Hadilaksono, not everybody fits in. Nine-year-old Sumac…
Clearly I have too much time on my hands. Today, for example, I’ve been hounded by the word “swaddling.” You know, as in clothes, from our bible readings (or not). With my usual will power of steel, I have foresworn the dictionary and have instead played all day with the variations and possible meanings of:…
A club originally established as a safe place for LGBTQ addicts and alcoholics to seek recovery at a time when they weren’t always welcome at “straight” meetings in San Diego is facing its most existential threat ever. Now, staying put in the building where untold numbers of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender San Diegans have…
Rev. Caedmon Grace returned Sunday to the Metropolitan Community Church for the first time since his March 20 motorcycle accident in which he was seriously injured. Grace, 38, said he was “absolutely thrilled” to return to MCC after having undergone six surgeries, numerous blood transfusions, and a stay at a rehab facility. Grace was in…
Open letter to Eric Heinritz Hello Eric, I wanted to extend heartfelt congratulations to you regarding your new position. Having had a front row seat as you transversed the vigorous interview process, I am confident in your ability to lead San Diego LGBT Pride. I look forward to how your experience and talent will help…
Happy Pride Month. As the LGBT community celebrates across the nation, politicians including governors, mayors, city council members, aldermen, county supervisors and dog catchers are acknowledging the vibrancy of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender society. There is one exception, President Donald Trump. For eight years, the Obama administration held an event at the White…
CHULA VISTA, Calif. – A drunk driver who caused the death of her passenger after they left a Dixie Chicks concert in Chula Vista surrendered Tuesday to start her 1-year jail term. Gabrielle Powers Jones, 34, had been free on $50,000 bond and was sentenced June 2 for the death of her friend, Kendra June…
NEW YORK – VH1’s RuPaul’s Drag Race star, Peppermint, is working on a documentary film about her life as it happened over this last exciting year. The film, titled Project Peppermint, follows Peppermint’s transition and rocketing rise to fame as an international drag star, after years of struggles with her career, gender identity and personal…
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Join the National Women’s Political Caucus of San Diego for their FREE “Ready to Run” training for candidates and campaign staff and volunteers, for women interested in running for office. Come hear from speakers such as San Diego City Attorney Mara Elliott, former California Assemblymember Lori Saldana, and San Diego City…
