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People, Opinions & Politics: Eric McCormack honored & Arizona shamed

By Nicole Murray-Ramirez

Eric McCormack  of “Will & Grace” Honored in San Diego Popular TV star Eric McCormack who played Will on Will & Grace was honored this past Saturday evening by Equality California with their prestigious Equality Ally Award at the Culy Warehouse Gallery in San Diego’s Gaslamp district. Over 350 San Diegans attended the annual Equality Awards... »

Conservative Corner: The Crucible of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell – Part III of IV

By Matt Moody

In the McCarthy era of the 1950s it wasn’t uncommon to accuse any homosexual of being unpatriotic. They were considered perverse, un-American, a threat. They were outed, fired and permanently ostracized, all with the US Government’s stamp of approval. Some people still think along those lines. But what about our most patriotic Americans, those... »

Conservative Corner: The Crucible of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell – Part I of IV

By Matt Moody

Don’t ask, don’t tell (DADT) is certainly omnipresent on our contemporary radar, as it should be. The compromise measure enacted in 1993 by Democratic former President Bill Clinton has resulted in more than 13,000 discharges of gay and lesbian service members since its inception. That’s one discharge every 12 hours in the last 17... »

People, Opinions & Politics: Boycott Arizona & Celebrate Harvey Milk

By Nicole Murray-Ramirez

BOYCOTT ARIZONA! Here we go again with another Arizona stand of intolerance and controversy. Not long ago, it was about Arizona’s stand against a Martin Luther King Holiday and many of us joined a boycott of Arizona which resulted in this state losing many conventions and millions of dollars. Today, I have been joined by... »

Women’s Fest 2010 on May 8 celebrates Strength in Diversity

By Aaron Heier

Women’s Fest 2010 will take place Saturday, May 8, 10AM to 5PM at The Center. Women’s Fest is a day-long festival of workshops, entertainment and resources for lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LBT) women and their allies. The goal of this free festival is to empower LBT women to learn new skills, celebrate women’s creativity,... »

Quick Clicks: April

By Aaron Heier

Ah, April showers bring May flowers. Or, is it May gray brings June gloom? I never know in San Diego. As they say, if you’re unhappy with the weather, just wait five minutes. The wet of the winter months has greened the city which means outdoor activities cometh. There’s much in store during the... »

What Happens in Gaygas: SinCityQSocials brings together the LGBTs of Vegas

By Don Chareunsy

It’s difficult for many people who move to a new city and start a new job to make new friends. Imagine doing so in Las Vegas, the Entertainment Capital of the World that also could be nicknamed the Transient Capital of the World. On top of all these obstacles, you also want to find... »

Two Cents: Proms, Prodigal Sons and some big gay props

By Aaron Heier

If you’ve paid attention to the blogosphere of late, then you’re well aware of the prom ‘controversies’ in both Mississippi and Georgia. Constance McMillan, the 18-year-old senior from Itawamba Agricultural High School has become a media darling and a new champion for equality, taking her fight to attend prom with her girlfriend all the... »

Squid Ink: Battle to end Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell

By Jason Knight

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... »

EXCLUSIVE: Grammy-winner Jason Mraz visits the San Diego LGBT Community Center

By Aaron Heier

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,)... »

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