DOMA repeal unlikely in '09

Repealing the federal ban on recognizing same-sex relationships is unlikely to be addressed by lawmakers in Washington, D.C. this year, as congressional leaders and national LGBT groups have other gay-related bills as higher priorities.

by Robert Nesti | Apr 28, 2009

Out There :: Remembering Jack Wrangler

A few words remembering porn pioneer Jack Wranger, who may or may not created the 1970s clone look. Plus low and highbrow trannie madness and a big turnout for photographer Don Bachardy.

by Robert Nesti | Apr 20, 2009

"Sugar" explores Major League dreams

In Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck's new film "Sugar," a talented athlete learns that his salvation lies in rejecting the siren-song dream of a professional baseball career. For more on the film, read on.

by Robert Nesti | Apr 21, 2009

Photographer Del LaGrace Volcano Celebrates Femmes of Power

Photographer Del LaGrace Volcano continues to push the boundaries of queer femininity with her latest book, written with Ulrika Dahl. In this conversation she talks about her art, her politics and queer life in Sweden where she now lives.

by Robert Nesti | Apr 22, 2009

AIDS grove hires executive director

The board of the National AIDS Memorial Grove has reinstated its executive director position after going without the top post since 2004. The move is aimed at kick starting a five-year-long focus on bolstering the group's endowment and financial resources.

by Robert Nesti | Apr 20, 2009

SFUSD quietly launches site for teachers, students

A new Web site developed by the San Francisco Unified School District's health program quietly launched this month, providing resources for safe classrooms for students and educators alike.

by Robert Nesti | Apr 22, 2009

Growing pains seen in grassroots work

The lead organizer for Meet in the Middle for Equality, an event expected to draw activists from across the state to Fresno on the Saturday after the state Supreme Court issues its decision on Proposition 8, said that she hasn't seen change from Equality California, a key group in the No on 8 campaign, which has been roundly criticized for virtually ignoring the Central Valley before Election Day.

by Robert Nesti | Apr 21, 2009

California's vanguard status on LGBT rights fades

Has California's groundbreaking march toward full rights for the LGBT community hit a dead end?

by Robert Nesti | Apr 21, 2009

Organize now, EQCA told

The long-awaited report evaluating Equality California's role in the defeated No on Prop 8 campaign was released this week, and the statewide LGBT lobbying organization was urged to begin organizing now for any future ballot fight.

by Robert Nesti | Apr 17, 2009

Rachel Maddow Does It Her Way

Rachel Maddow isn't going to cater to anyone - not even the LGBT community.

by Robert Nesti | Apr 15, 2009


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