I enjoy attending theater, opera and movies. However, inconsiderate audience members often ruin the illusion of participating in love, adventure and daring-do. For example years ago while I was enjoying a movie, three young women sat directly in front of me. The problem? All had huge afros creating a 6 feet x 1 foot black…
(CNN) – Boxer Manny Pacquiao is under fire, after some comments he made about gay marriage got him banned from The Grove in Los Angeles. In an interview with National Conservative Examiner, Pacquiao addressed President Obama’s recent endorsement of gay marriage. “God’s words first … obey God’s law first before considering the laws of man,”…
Guidelines seek to limit gay parenting Dear Editor, There is a troubling new recommendation being considered by the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) and the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART), the two powerful medical associations that set standards in the field of IVF. If adopted, this recommendation would have a devastating impact on…
Last week, San Diego LGBT Weekly ran a story concerning the criminal past of Johnathan Hale, Carl DeMaio’s life partner. While most agreed that the information was relevant to inform their voting decision, some thought the information should have remained private and out of the public eye. What’s good for the goose is good for…
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (CNN) – Lawmakers in Argentina have approved a gender identity law that allows individuals to be recognized in official documents by the gender they choose. Argentinians have the right to be treated in accordance with their own gender identity, and the government is required to recognize it as well, the law states….
Downtown’s 10th Avenue Theatre has been busy with a series of community events and productions lately. Up next is the world premiere of WoMan In The Mirror, A Dancer’s Journey, a one woman show created by local performer Devra Gregory. Directed by Jessica Bird, Gregory (DEV) as MJ will take you on a wild ride…
President Barack Obama (again) rocked history and the American body politic Wednesday of last week, when he announced his newfound “personal” support for same-sex marriage. Although it was a stunning announcement, for some the timing of his disclosure was not a complete surprise. It had only been a few days since Vice President Joe Biden…
thursday, may 17 Nobody Loves You A funny and irreverent world premiere musical romantic comedy! Filled with tuneful pop songs, Nobody Loves You takes audiences on a hilarious behind-the-scenes ride through reality television and into real life. When Jeff, a philosophy grad student, joins a dating show to win back his ex, he breaks all…
Here in the United States, the Department of State recently implemented a relatively new regulation for changing one’s gender marker/one’s recognized sex for one’s passport. The new regulation for changing one’s gender marker/one’s recognized sex, as identified in 7 FAM 1300 – Appendix M: Gender Change, states the following: “b. Medical Certification Accepted for Gender…
Mother’s Day is upon us. What are you going to do? She did give you life and hopefully love and acceptance, before and after, you came out as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. If you’re perplexed about what to do – and by perplexed, I mean broke, like me – look no further. I offer…
