Bay Area Reporter, March 20, 1986, Vol. XVI, No. 12

Bob Ross; Ray O'Loughlin; Dianne Gregory; Will Snyder; Brian Jones; George Heymont; Wayne Friday; Michael Snyder; Ann S. West; Michael Jay Goldberg; Peter Keane; Chal Cochran; Austin Snow; Rink; Robert Pruzan; Robert J. Dern, C.P.A.

This 23-page issue of the Bay Area Reporter, published March 20, 1986, covers news, politics, and culture relevant to the lesbian and gay community in San Francisco and beyond. Major stories include debates over the adoption of the lambda symbol on the gay pride flag, the conviction of West Hollywood mayor Valerie Terrigno, federal recommendations and controversies regarding AIDS/HTLV testing, and police actions on Polk Street. Editorials, letters, and opinion pieces address issues such as anti-gay violence, rent increases affecting gay businesses, discrimination in employment and the military, and community health initiatives. The issue also features advertisements, classifieds, and announcements for local services, events, and AIDS-related resources.

Title

Bay Area Reporter, March 20, 1986, Vol. XVI, No. 12

Creator

Bob Ross
Ray O'Loughlin
Dianne Gregory
Will Snyder
Brian Jones
George Heymont
Wayne Friday
Michael Snyder
Ann S. West
Michael Jay Goldberg
Peter Keane
Chal Cochran
Austin Snow
Rink
Robert Pruzan
Robert J. Dern, C.P.A.

Variant Title

Bay Area reporter

Published

1986-03-20

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Project Name

San Francisco Bay Area gay and lesbian serial collection

Subject (Topic)

AIDS (Disease)
Gay community
Gay rights
Police misconduct
Rent control
Editorials
Advertising, Classified

Keyword

AIDS ; HTLV Testing ; Gay Pride ; Lambda Flag ; Lesbian and Gay Rights ; San Francisco Politics ; Police Policy ; Rent Control ; Anti-Gay Violence ; Community Health ; Classifieds ; Editorial Opinion

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