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2009 San Francisco Gay Pride Parade :: June 28, 2009
This year’s theme was "In Order to Form a More Perfect Union" - and as the San Francisco Gay Pride Parade stepped off, it was clear our community had strong opinions on the matter. But with the sun shining and the party carousing down Market Street, colorful optimism reigned. EDGE has the photos!
Indian court decriminalizes consensual gay sex

A court ruled Thursday to decriminalize homosexuality in the Indian capital, a groundbreaking decision that could bring more freedom to gays in this deeply conservative country.
Meet the Men of The Hurt Locker

The Hurt Locker has caught the eye of critics and audiences in its limited release. The New York Times calls Kathryn Bigelow’s Iraqi War film the best action movie of the summer. It will likely help further establish the careers of its three principals: Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie and Brian Geraghty. EDGE spoke to this trio of actor about what it was like to film in the desert in a protective suit, going to boot camp and dealing with sandstorms and insects.
Fashion designers look forward to "Bruno"

Austrian fashion designer Lena Hoschek says she is not put off by the prospect of "Bruno" - Sacha Baron Cohen’s new film where he plays an over-the-top flamboyantly gay Austrian fashion enthusiast.
Activate @ Lookout :: June 26, 2009

Activate was a hot opening party to Pride weekend. EDGE, along with CITY Models, hunted for the hottest gay hunks in the Castro at Lord Martine’s -Activate- Friday night party. Check out these pics!
Not Just a Gay Disease: Farrah Fawcett’s Death Puts Focus on Anal Cancer

The death of actress Farrah Fawcett from anal cancer has thrown a spotlight on a little-understood disease usually associated with gay men but, in fact, one that strikes women and heterosexual men.
The Wild Queendom of Palm Springs

Only rigorous reporter Mike Diamond could climb to the top of the mountain and still find a shirtless, hot daddy. Naturally, he taped the encounter for us.
We Can :: June 27, 2009

Yes, that Alan T., the voice behind some of the fiercest bitch tracks ever recorded. That dominatrix voice belying the gentle soul beneath the crack exterior, the warm heart behind the class sass, Alan T. played the court jester to Rauhofer’s prince-and the two of them had the crowd at Roseland gagging with pleasure.

Pride @ Dolores Park :: June 27, 2009
Pride in San Fran is not only about the parade but about Dolores Park too. With perfect weather, EDGE took to the park to follow drag queens, birthdays and topless proud boys! Check out the pics!

FAME :: July 2, 2009

If you thought San Francisco was taking a week off to relax after Gay PRIDE you were wrong, the 4th of July weekend will be hot and BeBe Sweetbriar tells us all about it in her weekly FAME column.


San Jose Pride Parade :: June 14, 2009
This year’s Pride marks the 34th anniversary LGBT event for San Jose and to celebrate it, a "Family Day" on Saturday, June 13th, filled with festival grounds, entertainment activities for children, and performances by local entertainers was held. For the second day on Sunday, June 14th, the pride party included the annual parade and the festival grounds where top entertainers performed. EDGE captured this Pride celebration - here are the photos!

467K jobs cut in June; jobless rate at 9.5 percent

Employers cut a larger-than-expected 467,000 jobs in June, driving the unemployment rate up to a 26-year high of 9.5 percent, suggesting that the economy’s road to recovery will be bumpy.
The Best Ford Taurus Ever, and that’s No Bull!

Ford brings us the 2010 Taurus, a car unlike any Taurus before it, a car with substance and style, size and power. A Taurus that shares the same strong attribute that made the original a runaway success: the car’s an original.
Companies pledge more openness about Web tracking

Companies that track consumer behavior online for advertising purposes are vowing to make their practices more transparent and to give people a way to decline being shadowed.
NY City apartment sales down over 50 percent

Manhattan apartment sales plunged more than 50 percent and the average price dropped 21.4 to 24 percent from a year ago, as the U.S. recession forced many who own a piece of the Big Apple to eat humble pie, several reports said.


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QUICK POLL
The American Foundation for Equal Rights is pushing a federal lawsuit to suspend the ban against gay marriages in CA. Gay activists are concerned about the hasty nature of the case. Your thoughts?

We absolutely should be pushing for equal rights at the federal level - the sooner the better.
We only get one shot at this, and this case is too soon to the gate.


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Thursday, July 2, 2009

"Exploration & Celebration"
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5:00pm at 251 Post St, Ste. 310

Ongoing Events


Theatre

Wicked
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at Orpheum Theatre, 1192 Market at 8th St., San Francisco, CA
One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest
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at 533 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA
Monty Python’s Spamalot
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at Golden Gate Theatre, 1 Taylor Street at Market & 6th, San Francisco, CA
Lettucetown Lies
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at The Marsh Studio Theater, 1074 Valencia Street in San Francisco, CA
Beach Blanket Babylon
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at Club Fugazi, 678 Beach Blanket Babylon Blvd. (Green St.), San Francisco, CA
Well By Lisa Kron
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at 6th Street Playhouse - Studio Theatre, Santa Rosa
Three Sisters
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at Redwood Amphitheatre, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross

Fine Arts

SF Camerawork’s Opening Reception for the Summer 2009 Exhibitions
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5:00pm at SF Camerawork, 657 Mission St San Francisco CA
Film Night in the Park
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8:00pm at Creek Park, the 400 block of Sir Francis Drake Blvd. , San Anselmo
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