The Internet has changed the world. It’s made many things obsolete and others rise to the fore. Shopping malls, once an innovation, loom empty. Office buildings too. So many of us are able, thanks to our devices, to work from home, from a coffee shop or from our cars. 9 to 5 is almost history;…
Long time readers will remember the “Return on Investment Index” for equality, an idea adapted from Nate Silver of fivethirtyeight.com to describe the best place to spend your last hour, or $20, to have an impact on LGBT issues. The analysis favors smaller, closer elections with broad implications, so you won’t see safe seats even…
Among the 31 state and local measures that voters will weigh in on in this election are two important city reforms designed to make sure that critical decisions about our elected leaders and major policy changes are aligned with general elections when most voters traditionally participate. Our current city elections are run differently than how…
Here in Portland, my home town, things don’t change very much so it is easy to feel we don’t either. It is therefore strange when I see seniors the age of my classmates, but I don’t recognize any of them. More puzzling, why does no one recognize me? Even with an added pound or two…
San Diegans are fortunate to live in the land of ‘tos – Roberto’s, Alberto’s, Gilberto’s – a city of ubiquitous mom-and-pop taco shops. This is why you don’t see a lot of Taco Bells or Del Tacos in San Diego. We know what’s authentic and settle for nothing less. My friends have been telling me…
thursday, oct. 13 The Mersey Beatles This all Liverpool born Beatles tribute band was the resident band for over a decade at the world famous Cavern Club, where the Beatles got their start. These childhood friends have played in 20 countries, selling out shows worldwide, but never on U.S. soil! It has been 50 years…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Susan A. Davis (D-San Diego) solidified her perfect lifetime record on LGBT issues with the release of the Human Rights Campaign’s legislative scorecard for the 114th Congress. “Equality is a founding principle of America,” said Davis, a member of the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus. “I’ve been proud to work with the…
SAN DIEGO – Orange Tree Project hosts the organization’s first-ever Orange Tree Soirée on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016 at the ChuckAlek Biergarten in North Park. This special fundraising event celebrates the value of design and raise funds to provide design grants for nonprofits to become more fruitful in their community. The Soirée begins at 6…
thursday, oct. 6 Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone Universally regarded as one of Rock n’ Roll’s finest and most versatile entertainers, Herman’s Hermits lead singer Peter Noone is second to none. At the age of fifteen, Peter achieved international fame as “Herman”, lead singer of the legendary Sixties pop band Herman’s Hermits. His classic hits…
As a progressive Christian, I believe there are many names for God and many ways to a loving God; this article reflects one of those ways. Take from here what works for you. Celebrate life with joy and peace! Can you believe we are already into October? What a year this has been so far;…
