GLASGOW, Scotland – Attendance records were shattered at Scotland’s biggest LGBT event, Glasgow Pride. According to The Glaswegian more than 6,000 people attended the event, breaking previous attendance records. Held July 14, Glasgow Pride kicked off with a parade from Kelvingrove Park to George Square. Ross Stevenson, Glasgow Pride director said, “I am so glad…
Congressional Republicans are calling upon Defense Secretary Leon Panetta to provide explanation on why the Department of Defense (DOD) allowed uniformed military personnel to march in last weekend’s San Diego Pride parade. Jim Inhofe (R-Ok.) referenced a department rule Tuesday that prohibits active service members from participating in political activities in uniform and referred to…
Military members who wish to wear their uniforms in this weekend’s San Diego PRIDE Parade have been granted permission by the Department of Defense. The approval follows a wave of media attention that focused on military members intending to march in traditional uniform garb at the San Diego PRIDE Parade — a statement that would…
Hello all. I would like to give a little “Trendy wave” to the fierce Ms. Counterfeit Jones. Ladies, she knows how to throw a party. But I digress. This month I thought I would let my readers take a little glimpse into my “boudoir;” the perfect blend of high fashion couture and interior design, if…
(CNN) – A gay pride parade in Mormon-heavy Salt Lake City drew thousands of participants, including a few hundred Mormons, whose church has been criticized by gay rights activists for its activism against same-sex marriage. The Mormon contingent for the parade wasn’t made up of gay members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day…
Welcome to the 38th annual San Diego Pride. The San Diego LGBT community is excited to celebrate all that we have accomplished in our pursuit of equality in the last year, and to just have a fantastic party weekend. While the focus is often on the parade, festival, bar events, circuit and pool parties, Pride…
Somewhat surprisingly, this summer’s top cinematic draw for gay men is a political commentary on the plight of the working class. This film tells the story of a young man who has a dream, but also a credit problem. He’s good with his hands, but the only construction job he can get is non-union, and…
Earlier today, a local Web site erroneously advised active-duty servicemembers that the Pentagon had endorsed the wearing of military uniforms in this weekend’s San Diego Pride Parade. Later, that same Web site attempted to disambiguate its advisement to servicemembers with a warning that an unnamed, high-ranking officer had forbade the wearing of Navy uniforms at Pride….
The San Diego Democrats for Equality have put a call out for volunteers for Pride weekend at the parade, their booth or both. Volunteer shifts are 2-hours, during which time volunteers will discuss the club, sign up people for their eNews and Voter Guide and get to know other members. Multiple shifts are available Saturday…
TEL AVIV, Israel (CNN) – Gay Pride 2012 drew tens of thousands of people to the streets of Tel Aviv earlier this month to celebrate the city’s annual gay pride event. The partygoers started their journey at a community park and walked through several main streets in the heart of the city before holding a…
