After a fairly sparkling record in the 2012 elections (San Diego LGBT Weekly Sept. 27 2012 – Breaking open the political fortune cookie), the Politically Aware crystal ball was looking forward to a well-earned rest. Then City Council President Tony Young announced his resignation, Rep. Juan Vargas was sworn in, and the sound of falling…
BY RYAN TRABUCO Editors note: Ryan Trabuco serves on the San Diego County Juvenile Justice Commission, as president of the Clairemont Town Council, and as a board member on the San Diego County Alcohol & Drug Advisory Board. “I am an American; free born and free bred, where I acknowledge no man as my superior,…
By Timothy Stanley Editor’s note: Timothy Stanley is a historian at Oxford University and blogs for Britain’s The Daily Telegraph. He is the author of “The Crusader: The Life and Times of Pat Buchanan.” (CNN) — For me, predicting the future is a family business. My grandmother was a professional clairvoyant (called, unimaginatively, Madam Clair)…
By Julian Zelizer Editor’s note: Julian Zelizer is a professor of history and public affairs at Princeton University. He is the author of “Jimmy Carter” and of the new book “Governing America.” (CNN) — 2012 has been a tumultuous year in American politics. With the presidential election capping off the year, Americans have witnessed a…
The GSDBA Charitable Foundation has announced that the 2013 Absolut Hillcrest Mardi Gras will be held Feb. 12, 2013 as previously scheduled. It had been reported in some LGBT media outlets that the Hillcrest Business Association had voted not to participate in the production of Mardi Gras 2013. Many in the community were upset assuming…
Hooray! We survived the Mayan apocalypse (talk about Montezuma’s revenge!) and now is the time for Hanukkah, Kwanza and the big birthday Dec. 25. No, not for He who cannot be officially mentioned, I mean mine. Despite the universal festivities and rejoicing, it’s not a good day for a birthday. I never had a party…
BY STAMPP CORBIN Under normal circumstances a holiday party at the White House is a festive once in a lifetime party. You feel so honored to be invited that you are almost giddy with excitement. The party we attended was Dec. 14, the day of the Newtown, Conn. tragedy. As we stood in line, most…
Washington (CNN) – As the horrific shootings in Newtown, Connecticut remain fresh in the minds of Americans, a big question is whether the deaths of 20 young children at Sandy Hook Elementary School will impact public opinion on gun control. Two new polls conducted immediately after Friday’s tragedy indicates that the shootings may be changing…
Alright girls, it is that time of year again, when time is short and the to-do list is long. I have spent most evenings following Thanksgiving either lighting the tree or getting lit myself! Going from holiday party to holiday party or just trying to beat the crowds at the shopping malls. This girl hates…
Following a unanimous vote, Monday, Councilmember Todd Gloria was elected president of the San Diego City Council. As a third generation resident of Hillcrest, Gloria has represented District 3 since 2008. The District includes the neighborhoods of Balboa Park, City Heights, Golden Hill, Hillcrest, Kensington, Normal Heights, North Park, South Park, Talmadge and University Heights….
