We are just days away from a decision being announced in “Perry v. Schwarzenegger”, the lawsuit challenging Proposition 8. The lawsuit argues that Prop. 8 violates the United States Constitution’s guarantees of due process and equal protection of the laws. Closing arguments began last Wednesday, and the community is gearing up to respond to the [...]

Harvey Milk Day makes its debut as a day of recognition in the state of California this Saturday! From here on out, May 22 of each year will be a day to remember Harvey Milk, celebrate his life, and rally together in our continued fight for equality.
Several events are happening in San Diego this week [...]

I almost drove my car off the freeway the other day when I saw something shocking on San Diego State University’s bright freeway sign along interstate 8. As I was about to exit College Avenue heading towards the campus, I glanced up at the sign and saw the word “Queer”. I did a double-take and [...]

Eating. Drinking. Dancing. All things I know I love doing.
It’s even better when I can do these things while raising money for a good cause.
Here are some easy ways you can support those in need in the upcoming days, while doing things you would probably already be doing:
Dining Out For Life: More than 100 restaurants, [...]

 
My favorite boy in the whole world Ricky and I love to eat out. We do it just about every weekend - all weekend long - and we love it. We could probably have a bit more money saved if we did not eat out so much, but we enjoy indulging ourselves… Dining Out For Life is [...]

Pride belongs to all of us. It is the annual event that brings us all together in celebration of ourselves and our freedom to be who we want to be. But after the events that unfolded this week, many in the community fear for the future of the organization that organizes Pride. Many are even [...]

Ten-years ago, I volunteered at my first San Diego Pride Parade. I thought it would be a great way for a 19-year old like myself to get involved, while getting into the Pride Festival for free. The year was 1999 and things were ok for the LGBT community. We were starting to see a bit more [...]

I think a lot about discrimination and hate, and the violence and hurt that often result from it. Being a gay man, I have been victim of several acts of hate, some more serious than others. I was reminded TODAY of just how much it hurts when I was simply washing my hands in a [...]

As we approach the holiday season, many people start to think about how they can help those less fortunate. While we should be in this giving spirit year-round (for example, homeless people are just as hungry and homeless in July as they are in December), the support is certainly appreciated by the nonprofits and the [...]

Veterans Day is a holiday observed annually in the United States in honor of all those, living and dead, who served with the U.S. armed forces in wartime. This year, we celebrate Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11.
I hold the highest resect, admiration, and gratitude for all who have given of themselves to fight for [...]