Harris wins Dem AG primary
Bringing her trademark "smart on crime" philosophy to the state stage, San Francisco District Attorney Kamala Harris easily won the Democratic primary for California attorney general Tuesday, June 8, beating back a stiff challenge from former Facebook privacy chief Chris Kelly.
Seven gay California Assembly candidates win primary races
Seven gay California Assembly candidates won their primary races this week, ensuring that the current four-person LGBT Legislative Caucus in Sacramento will gain new members in 2011.
Director Robin Stanton on 'Speech & Debate'
During Robin Stanton's tenure as producing artistic director of the Spokane InterPlayers Ensemble, the city's anti-gay mayor was caught up in an Internet sting in which he was found to be soliciting young gay men for unpaid intern work. Mayor Jim West admitted to gay encounters, tried to hold onto his job, but was overwhelmingly removed from office in a recall election.
Daniel Nicoletta - Words On Pictures
Photographer Daniel Nicoletta discusses his storied career
Joan Rivers Tawks!
Joan Rivers is indeed a piece of work.
Milk Club dinner celebrates progressive politics
This year the Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club's dinner marked a milestone: the first official statewide holiday in recognition of their club's namesake.
SF Pride's fiscal health improves this year
As Pride Month begins, the San Francisco LGBT Pride Celebration Committee appears to be in steady financial shape for the June 26-27 events.
Gay veterans post turns 25
After enduring controversy over its very formation, the Alexander Hamilton American Legion Post 448 - the only Legion post in the country catering to LGBT veterans - will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a special dinner at the War Memorial Veterans Building next week.
Five gay Dems vie for Assembly
Voters in California's more liberal western regions could elect five openly gay non-incumbent Democrats to the state Assembly in next week's primary. Due to the gerrymandered districts where the out candidates are running, the winners of the June 8 election are all but guaranteed wins come the November general election.
Newsom budget cuts trans, AIDS services
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom unveiled a budget proposal Tuesday, June 1 that leaves out funding for a program that helps transgender people find jobs, and cuts housing subsidies for people living with HIV/AIDS.
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