Repeal of Prop 8 launched
Equality California, the statewide LGBT rights group, announced Wednesday afternoon that it has launched an effort to repeal Proposition 8 in 2010.
No on Prop 8 official grilled over campaign
Underestimating their opponent's resources, an LGBT community lulled into complacency by an inaccurate Field Poll, a "pathetic" Web site that at times was not fully functioning, an under-funded initial media buy, and a campaign lacking statewide cohesion are just some of the reasons for Proposition 8's passage, a senior official with the No on 8 campaign told Sacramento LGBT Democrats Monday, November 10.
Critics assail No on 8 campaign
In the wake of Proposition 8's passage last week, criticism against the No on 8 campaign that started before Election Day has grown. Among the frequent issues are that there was a lack of outreach to communities of color and people of faith and the campaign staff wasn't responsive to community members' concerns.
The ad that never ran
The No on Prop 8 campaign made a television ad that featured a lesbian talking about marriage but the commercial never aired, the Bay Area Reporter has learned.
More protests planned against Prop 8
Events are being planned around the country for Saturday, November 15 to protest the passage of Proposition 8 and other anti-gay measures last week.
Interred in the interregnum
What an odd time this is, to be simultaneously uplifted and heartened by Barack Obama's election, while feeling kicked to the curb by citizens of our own, bluer-than-blue home state.
Telling the Cleve Jones story
Cleve Jones, historical consultant for the new movie "Milk" sheds life on the film and the history of the life and times of Harvey Milk.
Son of a con artist
Like mother, like son. "My mother was a con artist," says Carlo D'Amore, "and I'm very much my mother's son. I had a choice, to be a con artist or be an actor. Frankly, I'd be making much more money as a con artist."
Hollywood's Prince comes to the Castro
He has one of the most beautiful faces in movie history. But behind all the brawn and glamour lay a sensitivity that few were aware of.
Lola Montes
Max Ophuls' <slug>Lola Montes</slug> (1955) is a legendary movie. Destructively cut following an inexplicably hostile critical and public reception, it has been beautifully restored, and plays the Castro Theatre November 19-25.
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