SF, Sacto events celebrate Harvey Milk's life and legacy
A more low-key event remembers the tragic deaths of Harvey Milk and George Moscone 31 years after their murders.
Tim Miller on those big, funny, messy, charged places of queer life
Since the 1970s Tim Miller has been in the forefront melding queer politics with theater. Today he continues his life's work, criss-crossing the country conducting workshops and performing, as he will later this month at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. Recently he addressed his experiences as one of the NEA 4, his public exposure of his body, and the issues surrounding his marriage with an Australian national.
Lloyd Newson moves to the beat of homophobia
In his new dance piece London-based choreographer Lloyd Newson presents 80-minute whirlwind through religiously and culturally sanctioned homophobia. In the following interview, Newson discusses how his art intercedes with his political and social credo.
Just say Yes Men!
Meet one-half of the con man who specialize in social justice. Andy Bichlbaum (not his real name) talks about the new film The Yes Men Fix the World that chronicles their exploits against indifferent corporations. They're out to fix the world... one prank at a time.
LGBT leaders eye changes for 2020 census count
The 2010 census count has yet to begin but LGBT leaders and demographers are already pushing for changes to the 2020 census.
Confusion surrounds HPV vaccine for men
Should men routinely receive the vaccine for human papillomavirus (HPV) that protects against cervical and anal cancers and warts? Those hoping for a clear answer will have to settle for something less, at least for now.
Former Mission Station captain set to return
A captain who was formerly in charge of the Mission police station, which oversees neighborhoods including the Castro, is set to take over again.
Report: Even with protections, transgenders in California face discrimination
More than five years since state legislation to ensure employment and housing protections for transgender people went into effect, many still face discrimination, according to a recently released report.
Friends face off in D8 forum
Anyone expecting fireworks or below-the-belt punches at the first town hall in the hotly contested District 8 supervisor race left sorely disappointed. The only entanglement at the policy discussion Tuesday night, October 27, between the four out candidates came in the form of a fake spider web Halloween decoration dangling overhead.
Castro branch library reopens Saturday
A renovated and seismically retrofitted Castro branch library will reopen to the public this weekend after being closed for nearly 19 months. The $5.5 million project also ushers in a new branch manager for the library and new features meant to give library users more space to relax and read.
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