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Cynthia Nixon: Gay is a choice
Cynthia Nixon is making splashes this week after saying that, for her, being gay is a choice. Nixon explains in an interview at the New York Times magazine that she does not prefer to ‘define’ her ‘gayness.’ Prior to her current gay relationship, Nixon was previously involved with Daniel Mozes, and the ex-couple share two…
One of two lesbians joining first lady during State of the Union address is ENDA reminder
The Washington Blade is reporting that two lesbians were scheduled to be among the invitees joining the first lady at the Capitol during the president’s State of the Union address Tuesday. Lorelei Kilker, 31, a chemist from Brighton, Colo., was awarded monetary relief as a result of alleged workplace discrimination after the Obama administration investigated…
Congressman seeks ban on gay, lesbian Nat’l Guard members
WASHINGTON – Oklahoma Rep. Mike Reynolds (R-Oklahoma City) is pushing legislation that would implement a more extreme version of the discriminatory Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell (DADT) law, which would be applicable to the state’s National Guard. The bill would bar gay, lesbian and bisexual individuals from serving in the Oklahoma National Guard. The bill goes…
San Diego LGBT Pride announces community advisory council
SAN DIEGO (San Diego LGBT Pride) — As part of the Board of Directors commitment that San Diego LGBT Pride remains a community-driven event and organization, the Board is fulfilling its promise to establish a Community Advisory Council. Come learn how you can become part of the new Community Advisory Council and through this forum…
Kristy McNichol comes out, stands against bullies
After being out of the public eye for more than 20 years Kristy McNichol has decided to come out as a lesbian to help kids who are being bullied. People magazine reports McNichol, 49, who has lived with her partner Martie Allen for the last 20 years, has decided to make a statement about her…
SLDN Launches National Search for New Executive Director
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Servicemembers Legal Defense Network (SLDN) today announced the search process for a new Executive Director to be named this spring. On the heels of the announcement of the planned departure of Army Veteran Aubrey Sarvis, SLDN‘s Executive Director since 2007, the SLDN Board of Directors has retained the executive search firm, McCormack…
A gritty first feature that will be great
As it turns out, 2011 was a really great year for independent queer cinema. I’ve mentioned multiple times over the last few months my love for Weekend, one of best gay movies ever made. And now San Diego is getting to see Pariah, one of the best lesbian films I’ve ever seen, which has won…
Pajama Party!
Join Lambda Archives of San Diego for food, fun contests and prizes at their 1st annual Pajama Party, Feb. 3, 6-9 p.m. at Snooze, 3940 Fifth Ave. in San Diego. See how much fun you can have, dressed in your favorite pair of pajamas as you join the crowd at this great venue. Tickets are…