Police have no leads in murder of Oakland man
Oakland police have no leads in the murder of a gay man, and friends are planning his memorial service while still wondering who killed him, and why.
High profile HIV prevention effort unveiled at White House
The Obama administration on Tuesday, April 7 held a high profile unveiling of a new HIV/AIDS public awareness campaign in part of the White House compound of buildings. AIDS advocates were grateful for the symbolism of the event, though some felt it outweighed the content of the program while others were pleased that the campaign will reach out to many organizations that cater to the black community.
Sisters celebrate 30 years of good deeds
It is hard to believe that a fit of boredom one night 30 years ago gave birth to one of the city's most beloved and creative institutions, the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, a group of mostly gay men who don nun's habits and face paint to conduct charitable activities within the community.
Iowa in no hurry to embrace gay-friendly status
Iowa tourism officials don't have immediate plans to market the state as a gay-friendly destination despite its new status as the Midwest's only state with legalized same-sex marriage.
Critics question GLAAD's watchdog role
As GLAAD looks for new leadership, the agency's critics are voicing their concerns about what role it should play in a rapidly changing media landscape, where major newspapers are folding and online sites and blogs are rushing in to fill the vacuum. "Is GLAAD obselete?" wonders media critic Cathy Renna.
TV Notes :: Thinking about the economy, Pedro, the Real World and Oprah
Should the next Survivor go stateside? Dateline goes after debt collectors. The queerest Real World ends. Pedro director talks about his MTV biopic. Oprah takes on "Women Leaving Men for Other Women." As the gays turn. And remembering ER.
Act a Lady
A theater in the little Minnesota town of Lanesboro commissioned young playwright Jordan Harrison to create a play that would, in Harrison's words, "have a conversation with their community.
Scott Nevins offers Recession Rx
Looking over his resume, which includes gigs as a director, actor, celebrity interviewer, radio/television host, comedian and all-around personality, you begin to wonder if Scott Nevins has a career master plan for entertainment world domination, or just a serious case of ADD.
Valentino: The Last Emperor
Matt Tyrnauer's Valentino: The Last Emperor is a fascinating documentary about the fabled Italian fashion designer.
Advocates charge SF pot raid defies Obama policy change
Federal Drug Enforcement Administration agents raided another local medical cannabis dispensary in San Francisco last week, just days after U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder signaled that the Obama administration would not target patients and providers in the 13 states with medical marijuana laws.
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