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A Pledge for 2010

Saturday, January 2, 2010
By Stampp Corbin

Now that 2009 is officially over, it is time for the LGBT community to make resolutions for 2010 and boy do we need a few.  2010 promises to be a great year for LGBT equality, if the LGBT community adopts these simple resolutions.  So, raise your right hand and repeat after me, I pledge... »

Celebrating the Holidays at the White House

Tuesday, December 15, 2009
By Stampp Corbin
Celebrating the Holidays at the White House

It all starts with a simple invitation that comes in a hand written envelope. The return address simply says The White House, no additional information needed. At first you think, “who is playing a joke on me?” Then you open the envelope and there it is; a beautiful invitation on heavy card stock that... »

The Oracle: Is Civil Discourse Dead?

Monday, December 7, 2009
By Stampp Corbin
The Oracle: Is Civil Discourse Dead?

The hardening of conversations between those interested in politics is creating an environment where it may become impossible to achieve anything; particularly LGBT equality. The Glen Becks, Rush Limbaughs, and Dan Savages of the world are undermining the principles of civil discourse. In the press and the public square, civil discourse mandates respect for those... »

The Oracle: Social services or bricks and mortar?

Monday, November 23, 2009
By Stampp Corbin
The Oracle: Social services or bricks and mortar?

I have heard rumblings within the community about the recent acquisition of a building by San Diego Pride.  The building located at 3620 30th Street in 92104 cost $1.03 million.  Given the current economic climate, many community members are questioning whether that was the best use of funds by San Diego Pride.  Worse, the... »

The Oracle: We are them

Thursday, November 19, 2009
By Stampp Corbin
The Oracle: We are them

I was struck by all of the bickering in Congress today concerning the healthcare bill.  As I watched Keith Olbermann, I realized that we are them.  The Republicans were fighting Republicans; Democrats were fighting Democrats; all over specific amendments proposed by one of their own.  Then, I realized the LGBT community is Congress; just... »

The Oracle: Pollyanna politics in the GLBT community

Saturday, November 14, 2009
By Stampp Corbin
The Oracle: Pollyanna politics in the GLBT community

I am on a number of different GLBT list serves and discussion groups. What strikes me is how like Pollyanna our community can become. For those of you who are not familiar with Pollyanna, she was a young girl who could see the good in any situation. The novel that told of her exploits... »

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