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.

by Michael Wood | Nov 18, 2008

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.

by Michael Wood | Nov 17, 2008

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.

by Michael Wood | Nov 16, 2008

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.

by Michael Wood | Nov 15, 2008

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.

by Michael Wood | Nov 14, 2008

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.

by Michael Wood | Nov 14, 2008

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.

by Michael Wood | Nov 17, 2008

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."

by Michael Wood | Nov 16, 2008

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.

by Michael Wood | Nov 15, 2008

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.

by Michael Wood | Nov 14, 2008


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