This gay political hero would have been appalled by Wiener
Plus: Soft Cells lauds the freaks, Planning Commission rejects affordable plan, Underground Short Film Fest delivers, more
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Today's headlines:
The legacy of the late, great Harry Britt, who would not have backed Scott Wiener …
By Tim Redmond
Plus: Homeless count soars, protecting hotel workers, and what will the mayor do about Crocker Amazon Park? That's The Agenda for Nov. 8-15
From dance club to sex club, Soft Cell cheers on the freaks one final time
By Joshua Rotter
With 'Danceteria' tour, Marc Almond waves goodbye to seminal synth act after partner Dave Ball's passing last year.
Planning Commission rejects plan to save low income people from displacement
By Tim Redmond
Chen bill would make sure housing demolitions don't eliminate affordable housing. Mayoral appointees say no.
Crave a wee shot of offbeat vision? SF Underground Short Film Fest delivers
By Dhruv Baronia
Media Meltdown's daylong bonanza of mayhem and poignancy (with a little smut thrown in) sustains a beloved local tradition.
Live Shots: Psyched! Fest’s punk venom, shoegaze haze, and indie majesty
By Angelique Persails
DIIV, 60 Juno, Frankie and the Witch Fingers brought the noise at impeccably curated indie series.
In case you missed it:
Día de Muertos in Mexico City lit up with axolotls, zombies, and a giant Catrina
Mayor Lurie has a big problem
Under the Stars: Sun Ra rises—with a cosmic wink—on Jimetta Rose’s ‘Mettasun’
