by andrew j stillman   When you’ve been in the entertainment industry for over 40 years, one might think your material might be a little dated and stale. However, if your name is Sandra Bernhard, you’re the complete opposite. Known for her upfront, brazen and brutally honest comedy shows as well as a broad range of acting credits that continue to grow, Bernhard is exactly where she’s meant to be and works hard to keep herself and what she talks about relevant.  “I hate being redundant,” she told The RAGE Monthly. “I’m very plugged into what’s happening politically and culturally, a ..read more

  by chris carpenter The term femme refers to an LGBTQ+ person whose gender expression is considered to be feminine. It was originally used to distinguish feminine lesbian and bisexual women from butch women, and it is still one of the main uses of the term. Today, femme also refers to someone who queers or subverts femininity. It is also the title of a potent new movie scheduled to open in San Diego and other cities on Friday, April 5. Femme marks the feature debut of Sam H. Freeman and Ng Choon Ping, who co-wrote and co-directed it after first telling a condensed version of the story a ..read more

TAKING CARE OF OUR OWN storytellers vs. hate | by lisa lipsey Across our LGBTQ history, there is a common thread. Despite change and the passage of time, we never let go of this thread. It is our legacy: Taking care of our own, forming a family of choice. When reflecting on the Stop the Hate campaign, we see fierce advocacy and the very spirit of taking care of our own. That thread being carefully woven into systematic and governmental change. A thread that ensures civil liberty. Our thread that allows us to be out, be proud, and be safe.   Our Stop the Hate Vision: A safe, equitabl ..read more

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by tony reverditto RESTAURANT WEEK SAN DIEGO RESTAURANT WEEK San Diego Restaurant Week (SDRW), presented by the California Restaurant Association, is set to transform the city into a vibrant landscape of culinary delights. This gastronomic extravaganza extends its reach across over 30 neighborhoods, featuring over 100 restaurants that serve as the heartbeat of their respective communities. As spring materializes, SDRW becomes a celebration of more than just food; it’s an invitation to embrace the essence of the season with each delectable bite. Participating neighborhoods include downtown San ..read more

ON LOVE AND CIVIL LIBERTY storytellers vs. hate | by lisa lipsey   OKAERI LGBTQ NIKKEI – WELCOME BACK SAFELY HOME Individuals who are of Japanese descent, born as citizens of another country, are called Nikkei. LGBTQ Nikkei are invited to connect, attend conferences and find support in the Okaeri community. As with most of the world, historically, Japanese cultural norms were not supportive of the LGBTQ community. In Japan, there is steady evolution in beliefs, norms and LGBTQ rights, including recently passed LGBTQ protective legislation. Okaeri translates to welcome home, or wel ..read more

photos by Timothy Norris by tony reverditto George Michael, in my opinion, is one of the greatest singers of all time. I saw him perform with Wham! on March 5, 1983 on American Bandstand. They were literally an overnight sensation. He sang “Young Guns” with Andrew Ridgeley, and they both wore matching leather jackets, white tees and rolled up jeans. At the time, their backup singers were Helen “Pepsi” DeMacque and Shirlie Holliman. The ladies had joined shortly after the guys debuted, and it only took four weeks for the foursome to get a record deal. A few years later, I saw George Michael pe ..read more

MTV today ru-vealed the cast for the 16th season of the Emmy® award-winning global phenomenon, “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” which returns Friday, January 5th at 8:00 PM ET/PT with 90 minute episodes. The new season ushers in 14 dazzling new queens to compete for the title of “America’s Next Drag Superstar” and a cash prize of $200,000 for the winner served by Cash App. This season marks the 15th Anniversary of the Drag Race franchise, which first premiered on February 2nd, 2009 on Logo. The premiere will be split into two parts and sho ..read more

Telling Our Stories C. MYKHL MAKING MUSIC FROM CARLSBAD TO NEW YORK CITY stop the hate | by lisa lipsey My freshman and sophomore year of high school, I had two major passions: cross country running and theatre. I was also obsessed with Andrew Lloyd Webber musicals, particularly Phantom of the Opera, Evita and Jesus Christ Superstar. In my dreams, I appeared in the role of Che waltzing with Eva Peron. We are talking 1994-1996. That was when I first met C. Mykhl. Neither of us was “out and proud” yet. He was one of 13 Black students at my high school. He and his twin sister, Christian, r ..read more

stop the hate | by lisa lipsey SUPER GAY HEROES ASSEMBLE AND STAND UP FOR YOUTH Along with all the superhero costumes out there, The RAGE Monthly welcomes an everyday hero, Robert R. DeKoven, a professor at California Western School of Law. DeKoven has taught legal research and writing to law and paralegal students for more than 18 years. He is passionate about education, privacy and civil rights, and publishes over 50 commentaries annually. As the Stop the Hate columnist, I preface this piece with a gentle reminder: LGBTQIA/2S youth and young adults need our support. We must ensure the ..read more