The Military Readiness Enhancement Act, a bill which will effectively repeal Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell and replace it with a policy of non-discrimination based on sexual orientation, was introduced today by Senators Joe Lieberman, Carl Levin, Mark Udall, Kirsten Gillibrand and Roland Burris. The effort follows a letter sent to the four military branch chiefs from... »

Tomorrow, Wednesday, March 3 at 11:45AM, Senators Joe Lieberman (I-CT), Carl Levin (D-MI), Mark Udall (D-CO), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), and Roland Burris (D-IL) will hold a press conference to introduce legislation to repeal Don’t Ask Don’t Tell. The Senators will be joined by Brigadier General John Adams USA (Ret.) and Rear Admiral Jamie Barnett USN... »

If you have been out anywhere in Hillcrest in the last five years, you’ve seen them. Their striking white-face appearance, bold fashion sense and equally colorful entourage may raise an eyebrow or 10. But once you realize they’re out with a purpose, or rather, a Mission, it’s easy to fall in total fascination with... »

Earlier today, Grammy winner and platinum selling singer-songwriter Jason Mraz visited the San Diego LGBT Community Center for a tour. Mraz, along with friend Natalie, toured the facility and learned about the many programs and services the Center offers. Mraz was invited by long-time friend and fellow recording artist Abby Schwartz (aka MC Flow,)... »

Remember when “banned in Boston” was a badge of artistic honor and a ticket to financial success? Joseph Moncure March’s 1928 The Wild Party, a long narrative poem describing a debauched Jazz Age soiree featuring lust, death, kink and incest, was in fact banned in Beantown (and probably elsewhere), and predictably became March’s most successful... »

My second ‘Two Cents‘ event at the Center was a big hit. Guest Rick-y Walker - Ophelia Later – gave everyone, me included, an entirely new perspective on how one’s actions absolutely influence more action. Ophelia has been a well-known drag personality in the local community for almost two decades and when Ricky talked about how... »

The advent of spring is almost upon us, and we locals can’t wait to escape winter hibernation and get the party started. From the grand opening of brand new clubs and lounges to intriguing remodels of classic bars, San Diego nightlife boasts plenty of new surprises to keep us on our toes. If you don’t... »

Michael Brierley and John Carey were inspired to get involved with Dining Out for Life after attending the first annual event in San Diego in 2006. Since then, they have inspired many others to support HIV services and programs by volunteering as Restaurant Ambassadors for Dining Out for Life at Martinis Above Fourth. They... »

I have always found it difficult to work up much sympathy for Mme. Ranevskaya, Chekhov’s best-known heroine, inexplicably moping around about having to sell the family’s cherry orchard and move to an apartment in Paris. How, I still ask myself, could living in Paris be considered a hardship? But The Seagull is another breed of... »

The Playwrights Project celebrates its 25th year with the presentation of this year’s winners of the California Young Playwrights Contest. The winning scripts run through February 28 at the Lyceum Theatre at Horton Plaza. Three plays get full productions; three others, staged readings. Opening night offered professional productions of three short plays by Benjamin Sprung-Keyser,... »

We’re all aware of the current economic climate. It’s hurting the wallets of everyone, from students to business owners to taxpayers. It’s an issue for us all, especially for those attending university or who have kids away at college. With the economy in a seemingly never-ending rollercoaster, I may have a helpful new service... »