There are those who feel that I have demonized Candidate Kevin Faulconer. That is simply not true. What I have done is simply represent the majority of our community that believes any Republican who wants our vote needs to repudiate his or her party with respect to LGBT issues, as well as the party leaders…
LOS ANGELES — As Sochi, Russia prepares for the 2014 games, and as the international community remains divided about recently-passed anti-gay laws in that country, members of Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles (GMCLA) continue to stand in solidarity with their Russian friends as they searched their archives and pieced together a video dedication to the LGBT community. In October of…
This Valentine’s Day with the spotlight on the Sochi Winter Olympics, the Russian government is neglecting its duty to protect the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender & Queer (LGBTQ) community. LUSH Cosmetics and All Out champion everyone’s right to love and stand with all citizens who are calling on the Russian government to stop fueling anti-gay violence. For the…
This Wednesday, Channel 4, England’s commercially funded but publicly owned television station, plans on airing a documentary entitled Hunted. As if the title needs explanation, the special, produced with an alarming degree of willingness on behalf of many of the participants, catalogs the growing tolerance the Russian people are demonstrating toward groups like Parents of Russia…
A couple of weeks ago I wrote an article for this magazine entitled “That was then. This is now.” (Issue 138, Jan. 16) I asserted that the national political trend is to address large issues like income inequality, global warming and justice for workers in mayoral elections. I opined that San Diego would take a…
I have had enough of people being able to say ridiculous things about the LGBT community and get away with it. Most recently it was the star of the Bachelor who called us perverts. He also said that there should never be a gay Bachelor. Really, gay men and women can get married in 18…
In response to ‘Open letter to Kevin Faulconer’ (issue 137, Jan. 2) Dear Editor, I read the Open letter to Kevin Faulconer and I was astonished by your outrageous conduct, and I will analyze your letter as follows: 1. You addressed to Faulconer with the word “Dear”. Under no circumstances is he your “Dear”. Look…
SAN DIEGO — A new CEO has been selected to serve the Greater San Diego Business Association, the LGBT Chamber of Commerce. Barbra Blake will take over February 3, 2014 to lead the organization into its 35th anniversary year. Most recently, Blake was the Director of Marketing and Communications for the Rady School of Management…
SAN DIEGO — In preparation for their 40th anniversary, themed Reflections of Pride, San Diego LGBT Pride’s is inviting the community to identify their unsung heroes who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and allies for the annual Spirit of Stonewall Awards. The awards recognize individuals, couples and organizations who contribute significantly to the LGBT community though…
SAN DIEGO — Harvey Milk’s American Diner, which had its soft opening in August of last year, closed its doors last night to undergo a complete remodel. An entirely new restaurant and cocktail lounge will welcome back customers, and the entire Hillcrest community with a fresh and exciting new look by famed designers David Kohen…
