I know people who are addicted to watching the news. I mean, they flip from one news channel to the next, get newsmagazines, read articles online and get texts and tweets about breaking headlines. You know what they’ve found? They’re more informed, yes, but they are also more depressed. Sometimes it seems that our world…
A lesbian couple in Parker, Colorado are victims of a hate crime after the women found “Kill the Gay” spray-painted on their garage door. According to Colorado’s CW, the couple had an ongoing dispute with their homeowners association, after the H.O.A. said the couple had failed to pick up after their dog. Another neighbor told…
The FAIR Education Act (SB 48) requires all schools in California to include LGBT history as a part of its curriculum. Despite the overwhelming benefits of including lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender education throughout the state’s schools, an anti-gay group called Stop SB 48 has aimed to put an end to the state’s initiative. Previously,…
NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal has spoken out against anti-LGBT bullying in a public service announcement (PSA) unveiled by The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) and produced in partnership with the NBA and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT). “Millions of gay and transgender youth are made to feel like they don’t fit in…
Nearly 343 lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender activists and allies concluded the 15th annual ILGA-Europe’s Annual Conference in Turin, Italy on Oct. 30. The event served as the largest LGBT event occurring on an annual basis in Europe’s history. Conferences, workshops, and discussion panels centered around the event’s theme: “Human Rights and “Traditional Values”: Clash…
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students will be in good hands at Georgetown University after former National Football League Commissioner Paul J. Tagliabue and his wife donated $1 million to create a new program to assist LGBT students. The money will start a new LGBT program called the Tagliabue Initiative for LGBT Life: Fostering Formation…
The Center’s Nightmare on Normal Street, Hillcrest’s Halloween block party, returns Saturday, Oct. 29 7-10 p.m. on Normal Street, just north of University Avenue. Once again, the outrageous Nicole is emcee for the fabulous costume contest. Registration for the costume contest is limited to the first 66 entries and will close promptly at 8:30 p.m….
SWANSEA, Wales – A Welsh nightclub has been accused of ejecting a gay couple for allegedly sharing a quick kiss. Two men were enjoying a night out at Reflex nightclub in Swansea when they were ejected by club security for “a quick peck on the lips.” Club security gave the reason for the ejection as…
Before Lindsay Lohan, there was the original Hollywood bad girl, Traci Lords. One of the biggest adult film stars of the eighties, Lords sparked a firestorm of controversy when it was revealed that she was under 18, making all of her popular films, in essence, child pornography. The Traci Lords of today is a star…
Americans thirst for change. The Occupy San Diego movement (the scariest thing in decades to powers that be) proves it. But at least for a few days, as the season turns and Halloween approaches, change-thirst becomes blood-thirst. San Diego LGBT Weekly has a few suggestions for quenching yours (if you’ll not mind our use of…
