A Scottish barman was killed this weekend after what authorities believe may be a homophobic attack. Stuart Walker, 28, was beaten and burned alive as he was tied to a lamppost early Saturday morning in Ayrshire, Scotland. Authorities immediately launched a murder investigation Sunday. Strathclyde Police confirmed the victim sustained horrific injuries including scorching and…
Just over two months away, all California school districts will need to have a diverse curriculum in place including a plan that includes studies on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender education. But the recently passed legislation that enacted LGBT education is non-specific, say some schools, thereby causing confusion as to how curriculum should be implemented…
Gay and lesbian couples have gotten the baby bug within the last decade, says a new analysis at the Williams Institute, UCLA School of Law. Within the past decade, the adoption rates for gay couples has tripled. “It’s a stratospheric increase. It’s like going from zero to 60,” said Miami attorney Elizabeth Schwartz in a…
Through the years, I have been fortunate to travel the world. My goal in life is to get to as many countries as I can. Nothing is more thrilling for me than to deplane and be greeted by a culture different than the American one I know so well. Asia also offers something similar to…
The San Diego LGBT Center will host its 38th annual gala, Saturday, Oct. 22 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront. This year’s event plans to follow feedback from previous years and keep the speeches short and focus more on bringing a diverse range of community members, leaders and public officials together for a night of…
As a special contribution to San Diego LGBT Weekly’s Arts issue, I thought I would see what’s happening at museums around the county that may be less known than big institutions such as the San Diego Museum of Art, the Timken and the Midway carrier museum. I tend to go where I know and like…
Officials at the San Diego Democratic Club (SDDC) announced that they have changed the 35-year-old organization’s name to “San Diego Democrats for Equality.” SDDC, an affiliate of National Stonewall Democrats, was founded in 1975 and is the largest club chartered with the Democratic Party in San Diego County. SDDC’s mission is to secure for all…
Three Marine corporals have been dismissed on bad conduct charges after Marine Corps officials discovered they were each involved in fraudulent marriages. Corporal Ashley Vice, who is a lesbian, and her partner Jaime Murphy, a civilian, married Corporal Jeremiah Griffin and Corporal Joseph Garner in order to collect $1,200 in stipends. Vice, Griffin, and Garner…
The Heroes villain superstar Zacahry Quinto has confirmed he is gay in an interview with New York magazine which broke Tuesday. The 34-year-old star is also known for his role as Spock in the 2009 remake of Star Trek. In the interview, Quinto casually called himself a “gay man” but never came out publicly or…
Jamie Hubley, 15, a figure skater and beloved son, committed suicide Saturday after years of tormenting and bullying. The boy’s father, Coun. Allan Hubley, spoke to CBC News in wake of his son’s death, explaining, “Jam was the kind of boy that loved everybody. He couldn’t understand why everyone would be so cruel to him…
