Sam Barney-Gibbs (he/they) is a journalist with a strong drive to cover political stories (because everything is political!). He is a member of the Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists and previously worked with CNN's Michael Smerconish, The News Movement/The Recount and the United Nations. He became an award-winning editor in chief of Lehigh University's 150-person newsroom, acting as the only news source representing the South Bethlehem community.
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Plus, San Diego City Council approves $25 minimum wage for hospitality workers. For the first time in 215 years, a woman led Mexico’s El Grito (Cry of Independence), as the country’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, rang the Bell of Dolores in México City. On Tuesday, people celebrated the beginning
LGBTQ+
The North County LGBTQ Resource Center partnered with aligned organizations to create ‘a space for trans people by trans people.’ Written by Sam Barney-Gibbs, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp Melinda Pitula is a mom. She’s a librarian. She’s queer. She’s neurodivergent. Pitula identifies as many things. But,
Activism
A demonstration against the U.S. Supreme Court justice’s visit to San Diego brings more than two dozen protesters downtown. Written by Sam Barney-Gibbs, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp More than two dozen San Diegans gathered for a last-minute demonstration in downtown San Diego Wednesday evening to protest U.
Arts & Culture
Your guide to enjoying activities, performances and community while commemorating 215 years since Mexico kicked off fight for independence. Written by Sam Barney-Gibbs, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp Sept. 16 marks the 215th Día de la Independencia (Mexican Independence Day), celebrating the start of a revolution led by Catholic priest
Newsletter
Sam Barney-Gibbs aims to cure news media fatigue and report not just on the community, but with it. Introduce yourself. Hi everyone! I’m Sam Barney-Gibbs (he/they), a politics reporter turned local San Diego news enthusiast. I’ve built up my media skills and education across beats, mediums and
Sports
Mind on Basketball, San Diego’s newest professional basketball franchise, hopes to be about more than just the game. Written by Sam Barney-Gibbs, Edited by Maya Srikrishnan Every day, for the past five years, Jeremy “Jay” McGee has woken up at 5:30 a.m. to head to the basketball
Immigration
Community members gather outside the Federal Building to condemn private companies that benefit from the recent surge of immigration arrests. Written by Sam Barney-Gibbs, Edited by Maya Srikrishnan “Say it loud, say it clear: immigrants are welcome here!” chanted dozens of demonstrators gathered outside the Federal Building Friday morning to
Arts & Culture
Four fellows with Viet Voices worked across media to connect with audience, the land and themselves. Written by Sam Barney-Gibbs, Edited by Kate Morrissey Correction: A photo caption in this story was corrected on Aug. 1, 2025 at 3:26 p.m. to reflect that the photographer was C. Ryu,
LGBTQ+
San Diego Pride honored local changemakers, including drag performers, trans advocates and leather community members, during annual rally rooted in protest history. Written by Sam Barney-Gibbs, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp More than 56 years after the Stonewall Uprising, San Diegans came together Friday evening to celebrate community members at