It is well known in political circles that I was a longtime supporter and friend of Bob Filner – from School Board, to City Council, to Congress and to the Mayor’s Office. “Team First Lady” was indeed my idea and civic leader Nancy Chase was my co-chair. In past columns of mine, I have stated…
Looking back there were many times when we came to a fork in the road and, willingly or not, we chose a path which changed our plans, our dreams and for what it’s worth brought us here. Some choices, part of becoming adults, were expected like college, job, where to live, whom to marry, etc….
After only about 45 minutes of deliberations, a San Diego jury convicted a former Compton School Board member Jan. 28 of performing oral sex on a sleeping straight man in his hotel room. Skyy De’Anthony Fisher, 32, had been free on $100,000 bond, but San Diego Superior Court Judge Runston Maino ordered him into jail…
San Diego LGBT Pride’s rain-soaked 2015 music festival fell short of generating enough revenue to cover expenses, to the approximate tune of $200,000 – that’s why this year’s event will be covered by rain insurance, says the organization’s top administrator. “We will have rain insurance this year,” said executive director, Stephen Whitburn in response to…
We now know the winners of the Iowa caucuses; Ted Cruz and Hillary Clinton. A self-proclaimed conservative outsider and the ultimate progressive insider. So America has a choice, the LGBT community does not. While the primaries are just beginning, I believe Iowa has actually chosen one eventual nominee and one that will flame out. Sure…
thursday, feb. 4 Judith Barry: Voice Off An artist and writer who trained in architecture, Judith Barry creates experiential video works in which the viewer plays an integral role. These innovative installations often explore the relationship between physical space and psychological space – and how these spaces shape us as subjects. Voice Off (1998-99) is…
thursday, jan. 28 Shatner’s World In Shatner’s World, a one-man force of nature delivers a larger than life performance complete with his laugh-out-loud humor, signature storytelling and select musical selections in his inimitable style. Through anecdotes, songs, jokes and even some poignant moments, you will experience William Shatner‘s phenomenal path from classically trained Shakespearean actor…
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! Here at The Met, we believe that God has created us to be Fabulous, Unique, Strong,…
Rev. Dan Koeshall is away. This week’s column is written by Lyn Malone, minister of congregational connection, Metropolitan Community Church San Diego Who or what is God? Where shall we look for God’s presence? Our sages and philosophers are by no means unanimous in their response. But they seem to agree on one matter: God…
LGBT Weekly previews a selection of shows from San Diego’s vibrant new theater season San Diego can boast about its theater scene like no other city in America. Sure Los Angeles, Seattle, Denver and Chicago have vibrant exciting theater offerings, but none of them can compete with how many world, U.S. and West Coast premieres…
