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Friday Feb 10 | American Reporter

On Native GroundRACE Hatred Runs Rampant in Politics These Days

It might have been too much to hope for, but wasn't the election of President Barack Obama supposed to mark a watershed in America? Wasn't it supposed to be another important step toward a post-racial America, where old hatreds would be consigned to the dustbin of history? Instead, since Obama's election, we've seen a resurgence of all the worst ... (more)

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Barack Obama, San Francisco, CA, Gay/Lesbian, Drama Movies, Comedy Movies

Friday Feb 10 | Inside Bay Area

Largest AIDS quilt display in years opens Sunday in San Francisco

In San Francisco's Castro District, this year, Valentine's Day is not just about loving the one you're with -- it is also about remembering those loved ones who have been lost, particularly those lost to HIV/AIDS. A free exhibition beginning Sunday will host 312 panels of the AIDS Memorial Quilt at five locations throughout the coming week.

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Related Topix: San Francisco, CA, Castro (San Francisco, CA), Comedy Movies, Drama Movies

Thu Feb 09, 2012

Patch.com

Glenbrook North Teen Hopes to Inspire Acceptance With Song

When Glenbrook North junior Jordy Shulman gets up on stage for the high school's variety show this weekend, he hopes he can teach the audience that it's OK to be gay.A Shulman will sing "Secrets" by One Republic, accompanied by a cello and piano, along with a slideshow composed of inspiring quotes and photographs from gay rights activists in ... (more)

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Related Topix: Gay/Lesbian, Comedy Movies, Drama Movies

Wed Feb 08, 2012

Stylelist

Wintour Shells Out For Obama (Again) And More Style News

Follow: James Franco , Anna Wintour , Anna Wintour Obama , Harper Beckham Style , Lily Donaldson , Victoria Beckham , Victoria Beckham Style , Anna Wintour Obama Benefit , Anna Wintour Obama Fundraiser , Anna Wintour Runway To Win , Kanye West Designer , Kanye West Paris Fashion Week , Marc By Marc Jacobs Charity Tee , New York Fashion Week Fall ... (more)

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Related Topix: Comedy Movies, Drama Movies, James Franco, Fashion, Designers, Marc Jacobs, Fashion Week, Fall, Celebrities, Hot Chicks, Scarlett Johansson

National Public Radio

Chuck Prophet's 'Beautiful' Homage To San Francisco

Chuck Prophet 's new album, Temple Beautiful , takes its name from a former synagogue that hosted punk-rock shows in the late '70s and early '80s; it was next door to the temple overseen by cult leader Jim Jones.

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Related Topix: San Francisco, CA, Drama Movies, Comedy Movies

Miller-McCune

A Perennial Epicenter, Now for Same-Sex Marriage

San Francisco and its infamous dome, which has endured quakes, assassinations, weddings, and controversy, most recently surrounding the gay marriage ban known as Proposition 8. The latter of which the Ninth District Court ruled Tuesday was unconstitutional.

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Related Topix: Wedding, San Francisco, CA, Nob Hill (San Francisco, CA), Gay/Lesbian, Drama Movies, Comedy Movies, Berkeley, CA

Tue Feb 07, 2012

ThinkProgress

How Pop Culture Influenced Today's Proposition 8 Ruling

If you've ever doubted that popular culture influences public opinion and public policy, it's worth reading today's decision by Judge Reinhardt striking down Proposition 8, California's equal marriage rights ban.

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Related Topix: Wedding, Drama Movies, Comedy Movies, US News, Liberal Political News

Mon Feb 06, 2012

Queerty

"I'm From Driftwood" Digs Deeper Into The African-American Gay Experience

I'm From Driftwood , Nathan Manske's queer storytelling project, is launching the Community Spotlight Initiative today.

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Related Topix: Gay/Lesbian, Comedy Movies, Drama Movies

Wed Feb 01, 2012

Pridesource.com

Deep Inside Hollywood

Hugh Jackman can't stay away from Broadway. The part-time "Real Steel/Wolverine" tough guy is, apparently, incapable of curing his song-and-dance lust.

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Related Topix: Real Steel, Celebrities, Hugh Jackman, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Entertainment, Drama, Television, Comedy Movies, Drama Movies, James Franco, Good Will Hunting

ContactMusic.com

Sean Penn - Sean Penn Receives Haiti Honour

Actor-turned-activist Sean Penn was the guest of honour at a ceremony in Haiti on Tuesday night as he was officially named ambassador at large for the nation.

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Related Topix: Drama Movies, Comedy Movies, Haiti, World News, Central America, Celebrities, Sean Penn

American Reporter

On Native GroundRACE Hatred Runs Rampant in Politics These Days

It might have been too much to hope for, but wasn't the election of President Barack Obama supposed to mark a watershed in America? Wasn't it supposed to be another important step toward a post-racial America, where old hatreds would be consigned to the dustbin of history? Instead, since Obama's election, we've seen a resurgence of all the worst ... (more)

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Barack Obama, San Francisco, CA, Gay/Lesbian, Drama Movies, Comedy Movies

Tue Jan 31, 2012

Bay Guardian

Castro plaza bill passes, 6-5

The Board of Supervisors has passed a watered-down version of Supervisor Scott Wiener's legislation to prevent camping and sleeping in Harvey Milk and Jane Warner plazas , with Supervisor David Chiu casting the swing vote.

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KQED

Oakland Drops Plan for Jack London Ballpark to Concentrate on Coliseum

SF Considers Camping Ban at Castro Plazas Today San Francisco supervisors will consider a measure to ban camping at Harvey Milk and Jane Warner Plazas in the Castro.

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Related Topix: Comedy Movies, Drama Movies

Mon Jan 30, 2012

EDGE

Castro to get AIDS quilt display

An emotionally wrenching show timed to Valentine's Day is headed to the city's Castro district as community leaders plan to display the largest collection of AIDS quilt panels San Francisco has seen in decades.

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Related Topix: San Francisco, CA, Epidemic, Natural Disasters, Drama Movies, Comedy Movies

PR-inside.com

Family Medical Drama Prompted Penn's Haiti Activism

SEAN PENN rushed to help the people of Haiti in the wake of 2010's catastrophic earthquake after witnessing his son bounce back from a near-fatal head injury - all thanks to modern medication.

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Related Topix: Drama Movies, Comedy Movies, Activism, Celebrities, Sean Penn

Sat Jan 28, 2012

Examiner.com

Casa de AWESOME

It looks like Will Ferrell has done it again. Another layered comedy, which with one watch is just ok with a few funny parts.

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Related Topix: Drama Movies, Comedy Movies, Machete

American Reporter

On Native GroundRACE Hatred Runs Rampant in Politics These Days

It might have been too much to hope for, but wasn't the election of President Barack Obama supposed to mark a watershed in America? Wasn't it supposed to be another important step toward a post-racial America, where old hatreds would be consigned to the dustbin of history? Instead, since Obama's election, we've seen a resurgence of all the worst ... (more)

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Barack Obama, San Francisco, CA, Gay/Lesbian, Drama Movies, Comedy Movies

Fri Jan 27, 2012

The Independent

My Secret Life: Jim Hormel, 79, gay rights activist

Guy Adams is The Independent's Los Angeles correspondent. He lives in Malibu, and divides his time between the local beach and the Hollywood Hills.

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Related Topix: Gay/Lesbian, Austin, MN, Comedy Movies, Drama Movies

SF Weekly

Watch Chuck Prophet's Rockin' Tribute to Harvey Milk and...

Temple Beautiful , the latest album from local rock songwriter Chuck Prophet , is basically a tribute to San Francisco: Different songs deal with notable parts of the city's history.

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Related Topix: Comedy Movies, Drama Movies, San Francisco, CA, Gay/Lesbian

Daily Kos

I Forgot to Mention the Hit Man

Yesterday, I told you how Dennis Kucinich single-handedly saved Cleveland's public utility from a takeover by the banks.

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Related Topix: Drama Movies, Comedy Movies, US News, Liberal Political News

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