Fall Film Preview :: In search of LGBT films
Looking at the fall slate of film openings. Why aren't many of the best films seen at LGBT festivals finding release dates. Of what is coming to theaters, these are the ones to look for.
Politics, money may prove insurmountable for PrEP
Millions of dollars are being spent to research the feasibility of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) - the use of AIDS drugs to prevent infection with HIV in the first place. But even if the science proves it to be effective, money, social concerns, and politics may prove to be insurmountable barriers to PrEP ever becoming a significant part of the HIV prevention toolbox.
Washington and Maine prepare for battle
In what is being described as perhaps the narrowest margin ever for qualifying for the ballot, the Washington state secretary of state's office announced last Monday evening that opponents of same-sex relationships in that state collected enough valid signatures to secure a ballot measure this November. Meanwhile, the Maine secretary of state announced that a ballot measure seeking to overturn that state's newly minted equal marriage law has been certified for the ballot there this November.
Coalition developing structure for 2010 Prop 8 repeal effort
Marriage equality advocates from across the state hoping to repeal Proposition 8 in 2010 met last weekend in San Francisco to adopt a structure for a statewide signature gathering campaign and elect an interim leadership team to develop a political action committee.
HIV-positives advised to get swine flu vaccine
People who are HIV-positive or living with AIDS are being advised to get vaccinated for the H1N1 virus, commonly called the swine flu, later this fall when the vaccine becomes widely available.
American Idiot's Delight: Michael Mayer stages Green Day
Most recently Michael Mayer staged a musical written by pop musician Duncan Sheik. That show -- Spring Awakening -- was a Tony-award winning hit. Now he's taking on an even more daunting challenge: bringing Green Day's 2004 CD American Idiot to the stage.
LGBT groups decry anti-gay judge pick
LGBT rights groups are decrying the nomination of a former state senator and attorney general candidate with a dismal gay rights voting record to a California appellate court seat.
Episcopal Church adopts trans-inclusive policies
The 2009 General Convention of the Episcopal Church, held July 8-17, adopted four resolutions. Two of them support enactment of civil sector anti-discrimination and hate crimes legislation protecting transgender people at local, state, and federal levels.
Therapists push group to back same-sex marriage
Marriage and family therapists in California are continuing to urge their state association to take an official position in support of same-sex marriage.
Bar owner's death shocks Castro
The death of a Castro bar owner who was diagnosed with having the H1N1 virus, commonly known as the swine flu, has shocked the city's LGBT community and raised new concerns about the virulent strain of influenza.
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