We have all heard of and have probably used the phrase, “There’s no place like home.” It is such a true statement and warms my heart every time I hear it, particularly now that the holidays are upon us. During this time, most of us typically spend more time in our homes with friends and…
In Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that associations of people are entitled to the same free speech rights as individuals themselves. A few months ago, Mitt Romney summarized the issue more broadly and succinctly, “Corporations are people, my friend.” I’ve been in a difficult relationship with one corporate “person,”…
thursday, dec. 22 California Ballet presents The Nutcracker Whether you decide to experience this San Diego tradition for the first time or the tenth, you’re sure to be swept away by this classically magical tale of a girl and her holiday dream. From the beginning of the live overture performed by the San Diego Symphony,…
Pastor Terry had planned what she thought would be an excellent children’s message for the fourth Sunday of Advent. She intended to show the children and the congregation the vital importance of paying attention to the signs of the coming Child that God gives us. Her key verse was Isaiah 7:14: “Therefore, God will give…
The ABC cross-dressing comedy ‘Work It’ may have a negative impact on transgender people, says GLAAD, and has called upon the network to remove the programming come fall. In partnership with the National Gay & Lesbian Task Force and the National Center for Transgender Equality, GLAAD has circulated ads in opposition of the TV show…
President Obama sent this letter to Matt Katz and his husband in wake of their nuptials exchanged July 24. On why the letter was sent, Katz explains to BuzzFeed, “I’m not sure why the letter got sent to us. Aaron and I were married on July 24th at Borough Hall. However, we had our wedding…
Joseph Bukombe, a San Diego man, has been in detention for two years because his attorney was unable to prove to the court that Joseph was a gay man and by returning to his native Uganda, it would endanger his life. Even though Joseph’s story attracted publicity and a petition organized by his friend Hector…
