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People, Politics and Opinions with Nicole Murray Ramirez
Will Equality California support legalizing pot? The NAACP California Chapter’s recent endorsement of the November marijuana legalization ballot measure raises the question if our state’s major GLBT civil rights organization, Equality California, will also take a stand supporting this proposal. As a past state Chair of Equality California, I hope the current board of directors... »
People, Politics and Opinions with Nicole Murray Ramirez
Media spotlight on Carl DeMaio and lover Johnathan Hale My phone has been ringing off the wall in the last 24 hours as numerous reporters are now very interested in the personal and business relationship of City Councilman Carl DeMaio and his lover/partner of now over a year Johnathan Hale. Yes, it’s true that I... »
Atkins wins, Denney’s not fooling anyone
Ralph Denney is full of it. Trying to use our poll results, last week, as an indicator of his support in the community was just plain baseless. In one case we counted 46 votes for Denney from the same IP address. He obviously tried his hardest to influence the poll and try and fool... »
Prop 8 Day of Decision
On the day of closing arguments, Wednesday, June 15, Judge Vaughn Walker heard from both sides for the last time before he is to make a decision in the highly publicized Perry vs. Schwarzenegger, the federal case that challenges Proposition 8, the measure that banned same-sex marriages in California. The rights of the GLBT... »
Al Gore in San Diego Today
Former Vice-Predident Al Gore will be in San Diego today, speaking at the Convention Center later this morning. Recent news has placed him in the public eye over sexual assault allegations. Last week, Police in Portland released a graphic audio recording of an interview with a massage therapist who accused him of groping her... »
People, Politics, and Opinions with Nicole Murray Ramirez
Leno vs. Dufty for Mayor of San Francisco? Two of the most gay-elected officials are Supervisor Bevan Dufty and State Senator Mark Leno. Dufty, who, currently occupies Harvey Milk’s old seat at City Hall, has already announced his candidacy for Mayor of San Francisco (election 2012). Now the rumors are getting so loud that Leno... »
Six Pack!
The San Diego Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence present SIX PACK, a benefit for the Sisters’ programs at Bamboo Lounge on Saturday, June 26, from 3 – 6 p.m. It will feature music by DJ Michael Carrera, performances by drag sensations Lady Vajayjay and Mozie PornWood as well as raffle... »
Human Rights Campaign and SVEDKA Present Alec Mapa
Presented by HRC San Diego and SVEDKA. Additional sponsors are (in alphabetical order) BottomLine, Dr. David Shamblaw, Gay and Lesbian Times/GLTNewsNow, Hillcrest Pharmacy, The Imperial Court de San Diego, San Diego Gay & Lesbian News/SDPIX, Strober Dental and Urban Mo’s . Sponsorships are still available (contact jfbrady1@cox.net for more information) FRIDAY, July 16... »
People, Politics, & Opinions with Nicole Murray Ramirez *BREAKING NEWS*
City of West Hollywood, Mayor Heilman, Rob Halford to be honored at 2010 Nicky Awards The Board of Governors of the upcoming 35th presentation of the Nicky Awards (the “gay academy awards of San Diego”) have announced some of the recipients of their highest honors; the City of West Hollywood will be receiving the “Mayor... »
“Three Songs from the Heart”
“Three: Songs from the Heart,” a world premiere musical with Book, Music and Lyrics by Frederick Keeve (writer/director/producer “From Russia to Hollywood,” starring Gregory Peck; the upcoming feature “Letters from Heaven”), will debut as part of the Festival of New America Musicals 2010 on Friday, July 16, 8:00 PM and run through Sunday, July... »
