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By William E. Kelly
Like most, I was absorbed by the Supreme Court Senate confirmation hearings. The testimonies of accused Judge Brett Kavanaugh and accuser, Dr. Christine Blasely Ford, were powerful. But the process witnessed was beneath the dignity of this nation. The accusations should have been tried in a court of law before ever beginning the approval process. Because they were not, the full unvarnished truths or reality of the recollections by accused and accuser are unlikely to ever see the light of day. Read More
By D’Anne Witkowski
Well, gay sex was decriminalized in India, so that’s great news. For those of you saying, “Well it’s about time, India!” I’d like to remind you that the U.S. didn’t decriminalize gay sex until 2003 (Lawrence v. Texas, holla!). We’re also still arguing about whether women can be in charge of their own bodies and if black people’s lives actually matter. So, don’t give the U.S. too much credit here. Especially not while we’re staring down the possibility of Brett Kavanaugh becoming a Supreme Court Justice. Read More
San Diego International Film Festival-San Diego International Film Festival runs through Oct. 14. With a wide range of studio productions, features, documentaries, foreign and shorts, this festival is full of films for everyone to see. Tickets can be purchased in packages, with full festival entry or individual screening options. One LGBT film premiering this year is “Boy Erased” with Nicole Kidman and Russell Crowe on Oct. 14. Full programs, tickets, packages, special events, “how-to fest” and actor forums all included.
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By Frank Sabatini Jr. | Restaurant Review
The popular sandwich eatery will soon move to a nearby address
Named after a costly piston-driven door that spans an entire storefront, the eminent sandwich shop known as BFD — or Big Front Door — will soon part ways with its impressive barrier when hopping over into new digs a half-block away. Read More
By Frank Sabatini Jr. | Foodie Flashes
Subterranean Coffee Boutique in North Park is doubling its space with the acquisition of 800 square feet from an adjoining computer shop. The annexation will be complete sometime in November, said Gene Padigos, who owns the business with his wife, Kelsey. Read More
By Nicole Murray Ramirez | Conversations with Nicole
This past Sunday, CNN’s “This is Life with Lisa Ling” weekly news program focused on “gender non-binary … gender fluid” people. If I was confused, I am sure heterosexual Americans and our friends, families and allies watching were also left scratching their heads. Read More
By William E. Kelly
Like most, I was absorbed by the Supreme Court Senate confirmation hearings. The testimonies of accused Judge Brett Kavanaugh and accuser, Dr. Christine Blasely Ford, were powerful. But the process witnessed was beneath the dignity of this nation. The accusations should have been tried in a court of law before ever beginning the approval process. Because they were not, the full unvarnished truths or reality of the recollections by accused and accuser are unlikely to ever see the light of day. Read More
By Ben Cartwright | Back Out With Benny
Matthew Shepard died as a result of a beating, then was left tied to a pole in a field, on Oct. 12, 1998 in Wyoming — 20 years ago today. This shook the nation to its core. While LGBTQ people — especially members of our trans community — had been brutally murdered because of who they were for decades before that incident, this was the first time such a murder garnered international attention. At that time, I was in my very first semester of college at San Diego State University (SDSU). It was a different time — marriage equality wasn’t yet the law of the land (we weren’t even sure if we’d ever achieve that — even in California); “don’t ask, don’t tell” was still in full effect; and there were very few legal protections for LGBT people. Read More
By Michael Kimmel | Life Beyond Therapy
How do you grow a friendship? How do you encourage a brand-new romance? Are the basic underlying principles the same for both, or not? Read More
By Mikey Rox | The Frivolist
When you’re in a relationship, one partner is bound to make more money than the other. Read More
Albert H. Fulcher | Editor
With more than 100 films to choose from, the San Diego International Film Festival (SDIFF) is bringing the best in cinematic world premier studio films, features, documentaries, foreign films and film shorts. Playing at theaters around San Diego, this four-day festival includes Q&As with the actors, directors and producers, along with special receptions, a night with the stars, after parties, and awards from Oct. 10-14. Read More
By Frank Sabatini Jr. | Restaurant Review
Brunch is everything it’s supposed to be at Bankers Hill Bar + Restaurant. Read More
By Frank Sabatini Jr. | Foodie Flashes
Hurray for the whiskey-saturated Aero Club! Contrary to rumors that the 71-year-old dive bar in Middletown would be razed, its legacy will live on thanks to a property takeover by Chad Cline and his cousin Jason Nichols, both of whom operate other urban hot spots such as The Waterfront Bar & Grill, Werewolf and Banzai. Read More
By D’Anne Witkowski
Well, gay sex was decriminalized in India, so that’s great news. For those of you saying, “Well it’s about time, India!” I’d like to remind you that the U.S. didn’t decriminalize gay sex until 2003 (Lawrence v. Texas, holla!). We’re also still arguing about whether women can be in charge of their own bodies and if black people’s lives actually matter. So, don’t give the U.S. too much credit here. Especially not while we’re staring down the possibility of Brett Kavanaugh becoming a Supreme Court Justice. Read More
By Michael Kimmel | Life Beyond Therapy
In college, I avoided science courses as much as possible. They seemed so hard and not very relevant to my goal of becoming a psychotherapist. I stuck to psychology, sociology and counseling classes, whenever possible (there was that probability and statistics class I had to take, and I really sweated that one out). Read More
By Neal Putman
A jury convicted a man of voluntary manslaughter in the death of his friend, a gay man, who gave a dying statement that was recorded by a police officer’s body camera as he talked with officers in North Park. Read More
By Ellen Holzman | Out of the Archives
[This edition of Out of the Archives was written by Ellen Holzman, who volunteered to watch over the panel of the quilt that is part of the exhibit Lambda Archives co-created at the San Diego History Center in Balboa Park. As part of the agreement to rent this portion of the quilt from The Names Project for display is that it must be monitored at all times the museum is open. The part of the quilt on display honors prominent San Diegans including Dr. A. Brad Truax, Lambda Archives founder Jess Jessop, people from Diversionary Theatre, and others who contributed to the local community.] Read More
By Frank Sabatini Jr. | Restaurant Review
Since its humble beginnings in 1996 by a small group of homebrewers, Ballast Point Beer has become a goliath in the consumer market. And it just so happens to have an architecturally stunning bar and restaurant within its massive headquarters and production facility off Miramar Road. Read More
By Frank Sabatini Jr.
Pride flags are a rare sight in the Gaslamp Quarter. But lo and behold, the gay-owned Tropical Savor Bar & Grill flanks its outdoor entrance with them. The restaurant, which opened earlier this year, is unique also because of its focus on Dominican Republic cuisine. Read More
By Michael Kimmel | Life Beyond Therapy
So many of us feel lonely. We spend countless hours on Instagram or other social media trying to feel connected, like we matter to someone. And yet, with “real” people, we put up walls to keep them at a distance so that they can’t hurt or use us; then we wonder why we feel isolated and alone. Read More
By D’Anne Witkowski | Guest Editorial
Food poisoning sucks, y’all. I just vomited with such force that I’m fairly certain some major internal organs have left my body along with my soul. And, to top it off, I just got a spam text from some “horny single woman” telling me she’s all alone tonight and wants to suck my you-know-what. Mind you, I’m sitting here dehydrated, saltine crumbs all over my shirt, but hey, nice to know I’ve still got it. If I had the strength I’d get up off the couch to show these texts to my wife. Read More
