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COVID breakthrough infections strike summer tourists visiting Provincetown

COVID breakthrough infections strike summer tourists visiting Provincetown

  • by Chris Johnson, Washington Blade
  • Jul 15, 2021

Dozens of summer tourists who were among those visiting the gay resort town of Provincetown, Massachusetts over the weekend came back with more than beach memories and a tan: They tested positive for COVID-19 — even though they were fully vaccinated.

Third B.A.R. Talks panel focus on news coverage of HIV/AIDS

Third B.A.R. Talks panel focus on news coverage of HIV/AIDS

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Jun 27, 2021

'B.A.R. Talks 3: AIDS/HIV in Print,' the third of the Bay Area Reporter's monthly 50th anniversary online panels, will feature Liz Highleyman, Tom Burtch and Guy Clark, who will discuss the paper's decades of covering the AIDS pandemic, online July 1.

Limited supply slows COVID vaccine rollout

Limited supply slows COVID vaccine rollout

  • by Liz Highleyman
  • Feb 10, 2021

San Francisco has expanded its capacity to administer COVID-19 vaccines but is limited by an inadequate supply, Health Director Dr. Grant Colfax said this week at a media briefing and a web forum sponsored by the Alice B. Toklas LGBTQ Democratic Club.

Louise Hay short documentary airs on POV

Louise Hay short documentary airs on POV

  • Jan 18, 2021

A new short documentary explores the phenomenon of Louise Hays' popularity during the AIDS crisis. Using all archival materials, director Matt Wolf takes viewers back to 1988 Los Angeles in his 18-minute short film.

Gay New Year's circuit parties in Mexico and Atlanta defy COVID health precautions

Gay New Year's circuit parties in Mexico and Atlanta defy COVID health precautions

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Jan 1, 2021

In events that have been harshly criticized, hundreds of gay men, many from California, traveled to circuit parties near Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and in Atlanta over the New Year's Eve holiday week.

Celebrations over, Biden releases plan to curb COVID cases

Celebrations over, Biden releases plan to curb COVID cases

  • by Liz Highleyman
  • Nov 11, 2020

While street parties celebrating President-elect Joe Biden's win have ended and Donald Trump's refusing to concede the November 3 election, the incoming team has hit the ground running, releasing a plan to combat the nation's burgeoning COVID-19 epidemic.

B.A.R. launches memberships

B.A.R. launches memberships

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Sep 18, 2020

In a continuing effort to receive support from readers, the Bay Area Reporter has launched its membership program.

Bodies and Barriers: new anthology shines light on queer health

Bodies and Barriers: new anthology shines light on queer health

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Sep 1, 2020

There are few topics that aren't included in the new anthology 'Bodies and Barriers: Queer Activists on Health.' Edited by Adrian Shanker, a Pennsylvania-based activist, Shanker was inspired to put the book together because of his own experiences.

Pandemic cancels 'usual' Castro Street Fair

Pandemic cancels 'usual' Castro Street Fair

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Aug 6, 2020

The Castro Street Fair will not take place in person as usual this year due to COVID-19, according to remarks made by Fred Lopez, a member of the fair's board of directors, at an August 6 virtual meeting of the Castro Merchants association.

How gay people are using kratom to improve their lives

How gay people are using kratom to improve their lives

  • by SPONSORED CONTENT | Advertising Department
  • Aug 4, 2020

Gay people suffer from depression, anxiety disorders, loneliness, and panic attacks. This is why they run towards herbs because they have always had a strong impact on people's lives. Keep in mind; kratom has no proven health benefits for the human body,

Meet Brian Falduto: Gay Life Coach is also a little bit Country

Meet Brian Falduto: Gay Life Coach is also a little bit Country

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Jul 7, 2020

Fame came early for Brian Falduto, a child actor in 'School of Rock.' Falduto is now back in the limelight, albeit in a very different way. He's an LGBTQ life coach and Country music singer-songwriter.

'Crip Camp' - How a disability summer camp changed the world

'Crip Camp' - How a disability summer camp changed the world

  • by Victoria A. Brownworth
  • May 12, 2020

'Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution' co-directed by Nicole Newnham and James LeBrecht, has been released on Netflix and should be on your must-view quarantine list.

Thanks to matching offer from anonymous donor, Bay Area Reporter extends fundraising appeal

Thanks to matching offer from anonymous donor, Bay Area Reporter extends fundraising appeal

  • by Michael Yamashita
  • May 1, 2020

Thank you very much, it has been both humbling and encouraging receiving your generous support when so many are also in need of help. So far, we have raised just over $25,000 and are just 15% away from reaching our goal of $30,000.

The Forgotten Pandemic - Echoes of AIDS History in COVID-19

The Forgotten Pandemic - Echoes of AIDS History in COVID-19

  • by Michael Flanagan
  • Apr 28, 2020

Flurries of articles contrasting COVID-19 with HIV have been published in the past few months. None of them initially drew my attention, as the pandemics seem quite different from one another.