San Diego Gay and Lesbian News

Former New England Patriots footballer Ryan O’Callaghan is now a published author and in his new autobiography, he talks about coming out as an NFL star and suggests there are many other gay players in the sport; more than you might think. 

It’s back to school time around San Diego County!

While some are excited to return to their favorite teachers and friends, for far too many LGBTQ youth this can be a terrifying time of year.

The "Gender Unicorn" is a basic infographic explaining how gender identities and sexual preferences are not the same and one California queer science teacher is facing reprimand after they used it in the first day of class The Modesto B

The Hold Me Tight workshop is designed as an LGBTQ+ focused program for couples in San Diego.

Some big assertions were made by President Trump at a rally in Cincinnati last Thursday. He told a cheering crowd that if he gets reelected he will end AIDS and childhood cancer.  

Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez seemed to be keeping to time management at the California State Assembly hearing on SB 276, on Wednesday, July 10. During the public opposition portion of the meeting, Gonzalez allowed speakers to say who they were and that they were in opposition.

The Trevor Project conducted a report on LGBT youth mental health and although there might not be any surprises as far as psychological disparities, the percentage rates might be cause

FCB, one of the world's largest advertising agencies claims that their client, Nivea, has dropped them because of a pitch wherein two men are touching hands.

The world could use some more hugs and Scott Dittman is happy to oblige. 

Late last month, Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) and Assemblymember Todd Gloria’s (D-San Diego) legislation to reduce barriers to accessing HIV preventative medications passed the Senate on a vote of 34-1. It now heads to the Assembly for committee hearings in the coming weeks.