There has been some talk that Congressman Bob Filner was involved in “gay-baiting” when he questioned the role of San Diego Councilman Carl DeMaio’s partner in promoting the water-gun fight in Balboa Park. What is gay-baiting? It is the practice, most often used by Republican candidates, to imply that their opponent might be a member…
Congratulations to Big Mike Philips, who this past weekend marked his 24th anniversary of moving to San Diego from Texas … their loss; our gain. Carl DeMaio and Johnathan Hale = Ronald and Nancy Reagan The entire GLBT community laughed its head off when Carl DeMaio told the San Diego media that his lover, Johnathan…
San Diego Democrats for Equality’s annual lasagna dinner is Friday, Aug. 17, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Big Kitchen, 3003 Grape Street in Golden Hill. Attendees will have the opportunity to be served by prominent local political figures while enjoying vegetarian lasagna, along with salad, beverages and dessert. It provides an intimate opportunity for…
Well, I got onto a train to Los Angeles to get away from it all (and to see a heart specialist). I stayed at the estate of a world-renowned scientist: Dr. Danne Montague-King. He was a perfect host. But honestly; I slept most of the time. Conversations with Nathan Fletcher and Tom Shepard Not only…
A poll of San Diego voters shows Bob Filner with a significant 8-point lead in the race for San Diego mayor. In a survey of 400 likely November voters in the City of San Diego, 40 percent of respondents support or lean toward Filner in the mayor’s race. Thirty-two percent of respondents said they support…
SAN DIEGO — A poll of San Diego voters shows Bob Filner with a significant 8-point lead in the race for San Diego Mayor. In a survey of 400 likely November voters in the City of San Diego, 40 percent of respondents support or lean toward Filner in the Mayor’s race. Thirty-two percent of respondents…
I’ve been enjoying my stay in San Diego with lots of rest and catching up with friends. In a few weeks I’ll be off to Fort Worth, Texas, but I’m loving our San Diego; it’s good to be home for a while. Mr. Luhnow, why GLBT over LGBT? I was truly taken back, when I…
Well, I’ve been grounded again for a month; so, I’ve canceled all my out-of-state traveling. Now maybe, I can enjoy our community and its many events. Cheering your parents/family relationships Every Father’s Day has very mixed emotions for me. Coming from a very Latino, Catholic, conservative family my parents were not happy, at all, with…
The first mayoral poll came out this week and its Filner ahead by four points over DeMaio. While this will be long campaign, never have I witnessed a mayoral candidate so disliked and divisive as Carl DeMaio. Prominent national minority leaders to endorse Bob Filner Leaders and activists from the Latino, African American, Native American,…
According to a new poll by 10News San Diego, Congressman Bob Filner and City Councilmember Carl DeMaio are statistically equal in the San Diego mayoral race with Filner leading by a nominal three points. The poll reveals that Filner is a popular hit among younger voters with a 13 point gain for those under the…
