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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... »

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,)... »

San Diego Women’s Fest 2010 Celebrates Strength in Diversity

By Aaron Heier

The San Diego LGBT Community Center’s Women’s Resource Center will once again bring local women together for a day-long festival of workshops, entertainment and resources for lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LBT) women. “Women’s Fest 2010: Strength in Diversity” will take place on Saturday, May 8 from 10AM to 5PM at The Center. This year’s... »

SLDN Frontlines: The Time to Repeal Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell is Now

By Michael Magee

A casual observer of politics might conclude that the onerous federal law mandating the firing of lesbian and gay service members is all but gone. In the past month, the President of the United States, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen, former Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen.... »

Cody Wilde: The L G B and T of Healthcare

By Cody Wilde

Do you hate going to the doctor’s office? If so, is it because of the poking, the prodding, the syringes or the equipment? Or is it because of the ‘bedside manner’ of your doctor and their staff? Why am I asking? A new National survey released from the LGBT organization, Lambda Legal, shows that... »

The Oracle: Have We Become Jaded?

By Stampp Corbin

This week the Obama administration’s Heath and Human Services Department awarded $900,000 to SAGE, an organization dedicated to LGBT seniors. The grant is for developing a resource center to assist communities across the country in their efforts to provide services and support for older LGBTs. While the LGBT press and blogosphere covered the historic grant, I... »

The Blood of Our Youth

By Kelly Moyer

Our youth are dying.  Painfully.  Horrifically.  Brutally.  While we bicker and squabble over who has the best idea for furthering LGBTQ equality, the most twisted of those who hate us are murdering our babies.  They may not be our own children, but LGBTQ youth everywhere need a safer, saner world in which to grow... »

San Diego’s 8th Annual Transgender Day of Remembrance

By Kelly Moyer

With the Halloween holiday cluster behind us, most eyes have turned to Thanksgiving, a time to reflect upon our blessings and be consciously grateful for all that we have. Six days prior, however, many will gather to remember those from whom everything was taken. San Diego’s 8th annual Transgender Day of Remembrance will take place... »

Quick Clicks: November

By Aaron Heier

GLTNewsNow’s November “Quick Click” listing of things you may or may not already know: Bent at the Diversionary Theater (a co-production with Ion Theatre company) runs through November 22. Commemorating the 30th anniversary of the seminal play by Martin Sherman. San Diego Beer Week November 6-15. San Diegans imbibe their beer during this 10-day countywide festival... »

Two Cents: WOOTs, Mehs, Boos and WTFs!

By Aaron Heier

Like I said in my first blog post, “agree with me or don’t…just have an opinion.” A couple of days ago, my friend posted a comment on Facebook that said: Silence = Consent. Say something. And, he’s right. In more ways than he knows. I admit, I can get entrenched in ‘bullshit.’ Drawn-in to insane,... »

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