The Rt. Rev. Christopher Senyonjo issued his first public statement today on the recent murder of David Kato, a human rights advocate in Uganda who was killed because of his association to the Ugandan LGBT community. Senyonjo, a retired Anglican bishop of West Buganda, worked with Kato through Integrity Uganda and the Civil Society Coalition,…
Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty (R) has made the military’s Don’t ask, Don’t Tell policy a key part of his Republican presidential nomination. In December, the former governor told Bryan Fischer, an anti-gay radio host, that he “would support reinstating” the military’s Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy. Yesterday, in an effort to show his allegiance…
The Gay & Lesbian Leadership Institute today announced a new summer program for promising LGBT college students interested in working with Congressional leaders in Washington, D.C. The Victory Congressional Internship is a competitive program seeking to place five well-qualified undergraduate students as Congressional interns in the LGBT Equality Caucus. Students who are elected to fill…
From basketball to wrestling, the San Diego LGBT community has many sporting opportunities throughout the year. If you are looking to join a team, or just want to be a fan on the sidelines, then here is a list of competitive leagues for your review. (Editor’s Note: San Diego offers a lot of other outdoor…
With little exposure to the world of rugby, many Americans are totally baffled by the rules and concepts behind the game. The Armada Rugby Football Club is changing that. Not only are they changing how San Diegans see the game, but also how the other teams see the LGBT community. Rugby has been played throughout…
The San Diego Tennis Federation is sharing some love as it begins the Spring Team Tennis tournament this weekend. Started 28 years ago, the SDTF is one of the oldest organized gay and lesbian tennis clubs in the nation, boasts more than 200 members and includes activities for all skill levels. “It’s a way for…
The 2011 season of the San Diego American Flag Football League (SDAFFL) is set to kick off March 12. However, anyone interested in playing this year has an opportunity to join the league before teams ever take their first snaps. The San Diego group is one of California’s premier seven-on-seven flag football leagues. The SDAFFL…
America’s Finest City Softball League (AFCSL) is coming up to bat for its 30th season as the Spring season begins in just a month. With a unique mix of serious ball players competing for a chance to play in the Gay Softball World Series as well as social players competing in tiaras and fuzzy leg…
One of the radio stations I like to listen to is National Public Radio (NPR). There was an interview on one of the shows with a woman who had just written a book on Feng Shui. Now I’m not an expert on Feng Shui, but I do understand that it’s an Eastern philosophy of how…
