In response to Nicole’s comments about Harvey Milk’s American Diner Dear Editor, I found Nicole’s comment regarding the closing of the Harvey Milk Diner a bit harsh. Despite how it ended, the gentlemen who created and managed the restaurant deserve some kudos for their efforts and hard work. Nicole, who had his finger in the…
About the San Diego leather community article Dear Editor, Thank you for sharing a brief overview of the leather, kink, and fetish community in San Diego (San Diego LGBT Weekly June 20, issue 123). I encourage anyone who wants to know more about who we are to reach out and find us! I am compelled…
Local trans assistance fund deserves mention, too Dear Editor, This letter is in direct response to the column Trans Progressive Thursday, May 30 by Ms. Autumn Sandeen (Funding LGBT nonprofits: LGBTweekly.com). While noteworthy to point out an assistance fund to aid trans people has been started by Jacob Rostovsky in Los Angeles, I’m wondering why…
A reflection on the passing of Barbara Grier Dear Editor, Last week, we lost Barbara Grier, a founder of Naiad Press. I didn’t know Ms. Grier personally, but she had a profound effect on me. In these times of The L Word and The Kids Are All Right, it may be difficult to imagine that…
Gauging the effect of the repeal of DADT – one reaction Dear Editor, Your article (Unfriendly Fire: In Afghanistan, unit greets gay Marine with threats to life, by Ian Stokell – Issue 52, Nov. 10) on the persecution being inflicted on the U.S. Marine serving in Afghanistan points up the tragedy implicit in the refusal…
A common theme in this week’s political news Dear Editor, This week the Log Cabin Republicans of San Diego County made headlines when they boldly endorsed State Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher for Mayor. Surprising many that they would pick a straight ally as opposed to backing openly lesbian Republican District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis and openly gay…
