(CNN) — Neurosurgeon Ben Carson, who rose to GOP fame in recent months, apologized Friday for appearing to equate homosexuality with the criminal acts of pedophilia and bestiality. “I love gay people. I love straight people. So this was really, I think, on my behalf, somewhat insensitive and I certainly apologize if I offended anyone,…
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Is there a double standard for gay parents? A new study published this month by a Binghamton University research team suggests that gay parents are being judged more harshly than straight parents. Members of Binghamton University’s Interdisciplinary Research Group for the Study of Sexuality and Gender conducted a study of people’s reactions to the parenting behaviors of…
(CNN) — The questions go to the heart of the issue, presenting scenarios some may find challenging. The Boy Scouts of America, now considering a change in the group’s longstanding policy against allowing openly gay members, has sent out a questionnaire that goes beyond a simple yes or no on the subject. Among them: Is…
(CNN) — Your Facebook “likes” might be revealing more than you know about your private life. It is possible to predict potentially private traits such as a person’s sexual orientation, political leanings, religion, intelligence, emotional stability and even if they abuse drugs or alcohol, just by analyzing their Facebook likes, according to a new study…
ROSEVILLE, Calif. (KTXL – CNN) — Smooching and holding hands may not seem like a big deal, but two men were asked to leave the Westfield Galleria in Roseville, Calif. Saturday for doing just that. “I kissed him on the cheek. That’s how my boyfriend and I show affection,” said Daniel Chesmore. Sitting on the…
At your house, the door’s always open. You love having a big group around your table any time; in fact, the more, the merrier. Family and friends never hesitate to stop by because you’ll make room for them no matter what. They’re always welcome. They know that. The door’s always open, but it’s also closed….
Openly gay, Texas hip hop pop soul artists/activists God Des and She are coming to the Ruby Room, 1271 University Ave. in San Diego Feb. 26 for a high-energy show in celebration of their fourth album United States of God Des and She. God Des & She’s energy and talent caught the attention of industry…
Clive Davis, the man credited with bringing Whitney Houston to prominence, has come out as bisexual. With the release of his new memoir,The Soundtrack of My Life, Davis admits his bisexuality. From 1967 to 1973, Davis was the President of Columbia Records. He was the founder and president of Arista Records from 1975 through 2000 until founding J Records. From 2002…
dvr this Turner Classic Movies, Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2:30 a.m. Alan Parker’s searing, gritty, and brilliant musical about New York’s School of the Arts is everything Glee is not: believable, moving and full of original songs. Starring Irene Cara as the ambitious singing and dancing Coco; Debbie Allen as the school’s charismatic dance teacher and…
Last February, I opined on the impact of the San Diego Democratic Club’s decision to become the San Diego Democrats for Equality, particularly as it related to endorsements. A year later, that impact may be manifesting itself in a different way. In 2012, the question was whether the newly named Democrats for Equality should endorse…
