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Citizen Kurt’s Dirty Dozen: Matthew Brown

By Kurt Cunningham

I first met Matthew Brown last year at our mutual friend Allan Acevedo’s house for the season finale of American Idol and series premiere of Glee. I was immediately taken by Matthew’s good looks (there were some other things I noticed about him but those are probably best left in my thoughts and... »

People, Opinions & Politics: Midge Costanza, a trailblazer, pioneer and heroine

By Nicole Murray-Ramirez

When the history of our country and government is written – when the history of the women’s movement is written – the name Midge Costanza will appear many times. She was a trailblazer, pioneer and heroine for so many of us. Indeed, she was a historic figure. I knew Midge for well over three decades.... »

Community mourns loss of pioneer, activist Midge Costanza

By Aaron Heier

The San Diego LGBT Community Center today expressed its sadness at the loss of Margaret “Midge” Costanza. Costanza, 77, passed away at Scripps Mercy Hospital in Hillcrest after a battle with cancer. A longtime political activist, Costanza made her home in San Diego for the past two decades. She most recently served as a... »

Citizen Kurt’s Dirty Dozen: Gloria Johnson

By Kurt Cunningham

I can’t think of a minute I’ve spent in San Diego that I didn’t know who Gloria Johnson was. You’ll see her everywhere, walking precincts, at fundraisers, at Golden Hall on election night. Her energy is as bountiful as her commitment to activism. She’s a lesbian activist who became active in the feminist... »

Harvey Milk Vigil…From an iPhone

By Aaron Heier

A handful of activists, friends, allies and supporters came together to honor slain LGBT icon and hero, Harvey Milk. November 27, 2009 marks the 31st anniversary of the day Milk, and Mayor George Moscone, were assassinated in San Francisco by Dan White. Those in attendance shared their thoughts (video) on his legacy and the continued fight... »

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