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Happening Now: San Diego LGBT Veterans train for Lobby Day in D.C.

By Aaron Heier

Thanks to the generosity of the San Diego LGBT community and organizations, seven outstanding veterans are being trained to lobby Congress tomorrow. Each member of the group has a compelling story and will get to tell it to members of Congress, the Pentagon and the White House. From left to right: Joey Jackson, Joy Supan, Evelyn... »

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

By Matt Moody

So far in this series we’ve discussed why DADT should be repealed, examined personal stories of work-life balance and the challenges of not revealing one’s sexual orientation to close colleagues and friends, and questions and declarations of what it means to be patriotic and a homosexual — whether in any branch of the military... »

Citizen Kurt’s Dirty Dozen: Granny Pearl

By Kurt Cunningham

Sometime last summer I received a friend request on Facebook from Granny Pearl. I had no idea who she was but, as always, I approved the request and for the next few months I saw more and more of my friends also becoming Facebook friends with her. I wracked my brain trying to... »

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... »

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell protesters arrested at White House

By Aaron Heier

GLTNewsNow special photo correspondent Matt Rose was in Washington DC today for a Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell protest at the White House, coordinated by grassroots activist organizations GetEqual, Queer Rising and Talk About Equality. The three organizations were accompanied by DADT activist and veteran Lt. Dan Choi, former DNC Chairman Howard Dean and Servicemembers Legal... »

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

By Matt Moody

Our friends who are same-sex oriented in the military and many in law enforcement have the unique challenge of balancing their passion for their jobs with the omission of their private lives. It’s a testament to their tenacity and courage that they continue to serve knowing that they can’t truly share everything about themselves... »

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... »

Cody Wilde: Everyday Lifestyle Routines – Part 1

By Cody Wilde

Everyone has their own daily routines and activities that they must do to function and keep their metaphorical cogs and gears running. Whether those routines are household chores, physical fitness or simply a better way to eat—it’s all part of our daily lifestyle. This season with CodyWilde, I am going to submit a few... »

BREAKING: Protesters arrested for DADT ’sit in’ at Sen. John McCain’s office

By Stampp Corbin

Arrests of the 5 courageous folks that were staging the sit-in at Senator John McCain’s office have just taken place. They were taken away for processing by authorities. A subsequent rally will take place tonight at 5PM at John McCain’s office: 5353 North 16 Street in Phoenix in support of those arrested and calling... »

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