CHICAGO — Since the Supreme Court decision on the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) last year, 36% of the attorneys responding to a recent survey of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) have noted an increase in same-sex couples seeking legal advice. In addition, 44% have confirmed that they have handled same-sex marriage or related…
Two recently published trials, which have been sensationalized by the news media, suggest that testosterone replacement therapy may increase the risk of heart disease and/or stroke. These were poorly designed studies which conflict with numerous previous medical trials which showed the beneficial effects of testosterone on the heart and that a low testosterone level in…
SAN DIEGO – San Diego Pride has announced that the organization’s charitable giving in 2013 totaled $146,000, a marked increase over the organization’s giving in the previous year. Pride strives each year to return profits from the annual LGBT Pride Weekend festivities to the community. This year’s July celebration was particularly successful, which allowed the…
A 36-year-old Missouri man has been charged with a felony of recklessly endangering other people’s lives after his roommate and on-again, off-again lover discovered he was HIV-positive. David Mangum, who lives in the small community of Dexter, was charged in Stoddard County Circuit Court in southeastern Missouri. Magnum is jailed on a $250,000 cash-only bond….
Real Estate shoppers and aficionados, travel with me this week on the interest rate train, as we examine historical mortgage interest rates and come to rest at our destination, today’s marketplace. It may seem more like a roller coaster ride than a pleasant sightseeing journey, but it should give you some perspective on a decision…
Could you use an extra $30? Save $30 when you register for the 2014 Gay Games by Sunday, 1 Sept. Early-bird general registration is $165. General registration rises to $195 after the early-bird price expires. General registration allows you to participate in the Gay Games from 9-16 Aug. 2014, march in opening ceremony,rock out closing ceremony, receive the…
WASHINGTON – American hospitals and clinics are increasingly committed to equality for their lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) patients, according to a report published July 11 by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, the educational arm of the nation’s largest LGBT civil rights organization, at a press conference at the Department of Veterans Affairs…
This offering is the first in a series of informative articles about all things real estate. I am Del Phillips, Realtor with Ascent Real Estate, and I will be bringing you news and views of our communities and general real estate topics that I hope will interest you. I was born and raised in Hillcrest…
According to a former OutServe-SLDN leader, 19 chapters of OutServe-SLDN are threatening to breakaway unless the majority of the existing board is replaced. In particular they are seeking the resignation of Josh Seefried, co-chair of the current OutServe-SLDN board of directors and alleged instigator of the plan to replace Allyson Robinson. The group that calls…
SAN DIEGO — The San Diego LGBT Center announced today that registration for the all-new AIDS Walk San Diego is now open, and that there are some great new additions to this year’s event. In addition to new routes for both the Walk and Run, organizers are adding a “Street Challenge” obstacle course! It all…
