Happy Father’s Day
Happy Father’s Day from San Diego LGBT Weekly. Check out our “Celebration of Gay Dads” feature here.
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The Amazon Trail: Searching for old dyke tales
The only information I had on old gay people when I came out was that we were doomed to be alone and thus miserable. Oh, and lesbians would have leathery skin while gay men would become pitiful predators. At least, that’s how old perverts were portrayed in the pulps, and in non-fiction about criminology and…
President Obama: We stand with Orlando
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In this week’s address, President Obama reflected on his visit with the families of the victims of the Orlando terrorist attack. He reiterated that we will always stand with those impacted by the Orlando attack – and we will do everything in our power to stop homegrown terrorism attacks and ultimately destroy…
Posters saying #Shootback found in West Hollywood LGBT community (VIDEO)
https://youtu.be/tK1lOkVwqbc Following the Orlando massacre last weekend, controversial stickers and posters featuring a rainbow-colored version of the Gadsen flag and the hashtag #ShootBack have appeared in the West Hollywood. The signage appeared near West Hollywood City Hall, the Pacific Design Center and along Santa Monica Boulevard on Thursday morning. A number of stickers and signs were…
San Francisco LGBT Pride celebration and parade, June 25-26
The 46th Annual SF LGBT Pride Celebration takes place June 25 and 26 at Civic Center Plaza. Sunday’s festivities will include more than 20 community-produced stages and venues. The Parade will kick-off at 10:30 am on Sunday, June 26 along Market Street, from Beale to 8th Streets. The SF Pride Grandstands are located toward the…
LGBTQ and gun violence-prevention groups call for hate and terror to be disarmed following Orlando shooting
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National LGBTQ Task Force has joined 52 other LGBTQ and gun-violence prevention groups in an open letter calling on Congress for tougher restrictions on gun access for known and suspected terrorists and those with hate crime convictions. The letter follows: As U.S. government leaders continue to grapple with addressing gun violence-prevention…
amfAR study observes potential breakthrough in treatment of HIV
SAN FRANCISCO – A new study funded by amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research conducted by researchers at the San Francisco VA Medical Center (SFVAMC) observes that pharmacological enhancement of the immune systems of HIV patients could help eliminate infected cells, providing an important step in the ongoing quest to find a lasting HIV cure….
Queer couples vow to keep kissing (VIDEO)
In the HuffPost video above, watch attendees of Monday’s New York City vigil show their love for one another and explain why fear will never silence their love. Post a photo of you with someone you love, like or even just find hot using the hashtag #KeepKissing. Love will always win.
Developing a healthy attitude of service
As a progressive Christian, I believe there are many names for God and many ways to a loving God; this article reflects one of those ways. Take from here what works for you. Celebrate life with joy and peace! There’s a story in the bible about a woman named Hannah, going to the temple to…
LGBT YouTubers show the world ‘Were Not Afraid’ (VIDEO)
This week a group of LGBT YouTubers got together to make a short video in the wake of the Orlando shootings. Organized by YouTuber Arielle Scarcella, they said on YouTube, “In light of the Orlando Shooting, we think it’s important, more than ever, to stand tall and show love and give hope to the LGBT…