Republican Mayor Jerry Sanders cited his daughter as the main reason for reversing an earlier decision about a significant step for lesbians and gay men. Then he signed a City Council resolution supporting a challenge to California's gay marriage ban.
“I've decided to lead with my heart, which is probably obvious right now, to do what I think is right and to take a stand on behalf of equality and social justice,” Sanders explained with surging emotion, while taking his new position during a press conference Wednesday.
The San Diego Pride parade is Saturday, July 21 and starts at 11:00 AM. Please watch the parade or walk with other families behind the LGBT Community Center's float.
You should also join Family Matters in The Children's Garden. The Garden will be open on Saturday from 12:00 - 6:00 pm, and on Sunday from 11:00 - 6:00 pm.
Spend your Spring Break with PFLAG, R Family, and living legend Cyndi Lauper. Set sail on the luxurious Holland America Oosterdamand from San Diego March 15, 2008 and head to the Mexican Riviera.
Enjoy some active excursions or explore incredible shopping in beautiful Cabo San Lucas. Spend a day soaking-up the sun at the beaches of Mazatlan, then enjoy the galleries and scenery in gay-friendly Puerto Vallarta.