My reticence to criticize is well-known, but on occasion I feel duty bound to comment. For instance, on the bus yesterday a young woman had her mini-mini skirt half-way to third base coming within a hair (so to speak) of exposing her most private nether regions. This may be “fashion,” but in my day, it…
In this comic fictionalization of the Abscam scandal in the 1970s – in which the FBI gleefully and unethically entrapped more than a dozen politicians including six members of the House of Representatives and a senator – David O. Russell has made his best movie, and he’s the guy who gave us The Fighter and…
As a progressive, I believe there are many names for God and many ways to God – this article reflects one of those ways. Take from here what works for you. Celebrate life with joy and peace! Love is beautiful. It is as unique and wonderful as the multiple combinations of all of God’s unique…
A black lesbian couple have been murdered in Texas. The couple, Britney Cosby and Crystal Jackson, both age 24, were found early Saturday outside the Fisherman’s Cove store in Port Bolivar. KHOU reports that “Detectives believe the women were killed somewhere else and dumped at the store.” The motive of the shooting remains unclear. Equality…
A new video series from HRC, “Debunking the Myths: Transgender Health & Well-Being” attempts to bust some of the common and sometimes harmful misconceptions that surround the lived experiences of transgender and gender nonconforming people. From schools and hospitals, to the workplace and places of worship, we continue to see that more and more transgender…
PHOTOS.COM A recent guest to MCC San Diego was Rev. Elder Don Eastman, former vice moderator of our denomination, consultant and longtime friend of our church. He imparted some ideas to us on finding joy, having a vision and the advantages of adversity and persistence which I think speak to all people of faith, and…
As the industrialized West looks on with horror as a variety of new laws aimed at squelching the rights – and in some cases lives – of members of the LGBT community in places like Nigeria and Uganda are enacted, opponents are gathering the speed and courage to speak out against them. ““Homosexuality is as…
NEW YORK — Archetypes Executive Chairman Tom Gallagher, has unveiled an iconic “Who Am I to Judge?” Pope Francis T-shirt. This universal message is especially timely with the recent news about Michael Sam and Ellen Page coming out. However, “Who Am I to Judge?” goes beyond the gay, lesbian and LGBT community. It’s a global…
After hearing dozens of speakers about a new medical marijuana ordinance Tuesday, the San Diego City Council voted 8-1 to approve an ordinance that regulates medical marijuana dispensaries. The law will go into effect in about 45 days after the Council does a second reading that will make it official. Ninth District Councilmember Marti Emerald…
As a follow-up to last issue’s article Big or Little I thought I’d talk about size and ask whether our homes need to reduce a bit. First, the facts. In 1950, the average home was about 983 square feet, growing to 1,400 square feet in 1970, and then zooming up to 2,700 square feet in…
