In an ideal world the repeal of DADT would have been enough to right the societal wrongs that had forced gays and lesbians in the military to live clandestine lives, lying about their sexuality for fear of being drummed out of the service if their true feelings were ever revealed; but that wasn’t the case…
ACCRA, Ghana – Ghanaian president, John Atta Mills has reacted angrily to the U.K.’s threat to cut aid if the country refuses to legalize homosexuality. According to the Ghana News Agency President Mills stated categorically that he as the head of state will not support any attempt to encourage homosexuality in Ghana. “I as president…
“First, it is important to understand that homosexuality is not innate and unchangeable. Research has NOT proved that homosexuality is genetic,” begins the article written by Alan Osmond. Known for his contributions to the Osmond Family singing group, Osmond has taken to the internet – specifically a website owned by the Church of Latter Day…
After Brett Ratner, director of Tower Heist, uttered an offensive gay word during a press conference, he resigned from his post of producing next year’s Academy Awards. Within days of his resignation, a “furious” Eddie Murphy also resigned from hosting the show on the basis of an “[overreaction] to that ‘rehearsals are for fags’ comment,”…
David Testo, professional American soccer athlete and former MLS player, is gay and regrets not telling the public sooner. “I’m gay, I’m gay. I did not choose. It’s just part of who I am. And it has nothing to do with the talent of a soccer player. You can be both an excellent soccer player…
A lot of important issues are being discussed as part of the race for San Diego mayor, but often when I speak to groups in the LGBT community, I am asked about my position on one issue in particular – medical marijuana. Just as often, I see a look of surprise and skepticism when I…
A Restaurant Insider recipe Cake ingredients 2 1/2 cups cake flour, unbleached and organic 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon sea salt or fleur de sel 1 1/2 sticks unsalted organic butter, room temperature 2 cups sugar 3 3/4 ounces semisweet fair trade dark chocolate, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla seeds 2 eggs 1 1/2…
The GSDBA Charitable Foundation has awarded scholarships to 14 LGBT students for the 2011 academic year. This year’s $12,750 worth of scholarships brings the grand total of scholarship awards to $109,000 during the last 10 years. “It is a testament to the San Diego community that the foundation has been able to raise so much…
In a surprise move, a 53-year-old gay man pleaded guilty Oct. 27 to attempted murder of an acquaintance whom he stabbed during an attempted sexual assault. Kenneth John Bauer, of San Diego, agreed to accept a nine-year prison term in exchange for dismissal of all other charges in San Diego Superior Court that included assault…
