In an email exchange between San Diego Democrats for Equality and Hale Media Oct. 10, Hale Media indicated it would not accept any political ads that support mayoral candidate Bob Filner. The local political organization wanted to place a leaderboard advertisement on San Diego Gay and Lesbian News (SDGLN), a Hale Media Web site. The…
The San Diego Democrats for Equality will be co-hosting an Obama Watch Party tonight at 6 p.m. to watch President Obama’s speech as he officially accepts the Democratic Party nomination at the convention. The event will take place upstairs at The Range, at their new location at 1202 University Ave. in San Diego. Admission is…
Well I’m off to the airport for another speaking engagement … this time in Alaska! Don’t forget the “Diving for Being Alive” benefit this Sunday, Sept. 2. “The Carl DeMaio I know:” yes or no? Many media outlets, mostly straight and some gay have asked me for months to write or be interviewed about my…
San Diego Democrats for Equality will send 10 delegates to this year’s Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C. Sept. 3 – 6. This is the highest number of delegates the club has ever sent to the convention since its founding in 1975. “A tremendous amount of progress has been made in the last four years…
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…
San Diego Democrats for Equality will host a debate on Proposition B, the Comprehensive Pension Reform ballot initiative Thursday, April 26. Moderated by Liam Dillon political writer at the Voice of San Diego, the forum will feature Lani Lutar, president and CEO of the San Diego County Taxpayers Association, speaking in favor of the proposed…
Charles McKain, 65, from San Diego, passed away on Saturday, March 17, 2012. Charlie retired as a staff attorney for the Fourth District of the California Court of Appeal. He graduated from Hoover High School in 1963, and went on to earn a history degree from Stanford University and Juris Doctorate from the UCLA School…
