“Someone who can rule and should rule. Centuries come and go without a person like that coming into the world.” – Ser Jorah Mormont, Game of Thrones When Nathan Fletcher left the Republican Party, I wondered (in this space) if he was trying to light a fire under his candidacy or start a centrist independent…
Tuesday marked the 82nd anniversary of the birth of slain LGBT civil rights leader, Harvey Milk – and, in San Diego, the day the nation’s first Harvey Milk Street was dedicated. The dedication was officiated by Milk’s nephew and several other dignitaries. Gathered on a street corner for the unveiling was a diverse crowd made…
The political landscape in the San Diego mayor’s race has changed dramatically. Recent polls show City Councilman Carl DeMaio and Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher in a virtual dead heat. Republican DeMaio is at 28 percent, with Independent Fletcher close behind at 26 percent, and Democrat Congressman Bob Filner bringing up the flank with 20 percent. Republican…
Sixty Minutes broadcast journalist Mike Wallace passed away at 93 this month after a six decade career. His journalistic mantra was “be tough but fair.” That is exactly the philosophy of San Diego LGBT Weekly. Many in our community think that our role is to protect LGBT institutions and leaders; nothing could be further from…
Mayoral candidate and state Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher has doubled his support for the San Diego mayoral race after dropping the GOP according to a recent scientific poll conducted by 10News. The announcement is fresh on the heels of Fletcher’s announcement two weeks ago that he will no longer act on behalf of the Republican party,…
San Diego District Attorney and mayoral hopeful Bonnie Dumanis has taken action to remove synthetic drugs – commonly known as “bath salts” – off hundreds of retail shelves throughout San Diego County following a new state law that bans their sale. Nearly 100 letters were sent out from Dumanis and Sheriff Bill Gore warning businesses…
San Diego LGBT Weekly sat down with the lone Democrat in the race for mayor, Congressman Bob Filner recently to learn more about his views on LGBT issues; his vision for a Mayor Filner administration; and why, until very recently, his campaign seemed set on autopilot. San Diego LGBT Weekly: You’ve been in Congress for…
Just hours after former Republican candidate Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher announced he would be approaching the mayoral race as an Independent, all San Diego mayoral contenders met at the LGBT Community Center in Hillcrest in what became an evening of lively debate Wednesday evening. The biggest applause was met when Fletcher criticized San Diego City Councilmember…
Early this morning, Assemblymember and mayoral candidate Nathan Fletcher announced he was switching teams. No, not that way. He’s leaving the Republican Party to become an independent. What does this mean for the mayor’s race? In the long run, not much. Fletcher will dominate the news cycle, and may raise his name recognition. The Republican…
Michael John Kobulnicky, an extreme right-wing tea party spokesman and a Carl DeMaio volunteer affiliate, was in custody Friday according to reports at 10 News for abducting a pedestrian from the Linda Vista area, later transporting the victim to Fiesta Island and allegedly raping her. Kobulnicky, 50, was investigated by sex-crime detectives Thursday according to…
