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A new book on Tom of Finland takes a novel approach to the legendary artist's work. Rather than highlight Tom's later work, Tom of Finland: An Imaginary Sketchbook is instead a cross-section of his less polished and unfinished freehand drawings and sketches. Tom of Finland: An Imaginary Sketchbook is the first book to center Tom's sketches and freehand drawings. [Extracted from the article]

The article reviews the music release "Paper Television," by The Blow.

Presents information on the book "20 Years of Style: The World According to Paper," by Kim Hastreiter and David Hershkovits, founders of the periodical "Paper."

Focuses on performing artist Ennio Marchetto of Venice, Italy. Description of one-man show, Ennio: Starring Ennio Marchetto; Opinion on the employment of personification of famous women and lip-synching in the show; Inspiration of the artist for the show; Views on the rapper Eminem.

The article offers brief reviews of movies, television programs, books, and music such as the film "Happy Death Day" starring Jessica Rothe, the sitcom "The Switch" starring Nyla Rose, and the song "Water On Fire" by singer/songwriter Seth Glier.

Interviews American writer Allen Ginsberg about his various publications and other issues as of November 1984. Views of Ginsberg on the affect of AIDS on gays; Attitude of Ginsberg on feminist group Women Against Violence and Pornography in the Media; Meaning of righteous anger according to Ginsberg.

Focuses on National Gay Task Force (NGTF), a national organization working for gay rights in the U.S. Contribution of NGTF in the upliftment of the gay community; Criticism of the organizations by Paul Hardman, leader of National Committee of Sexual Liberties in San Francisco, California; Establishment and growth of the organization.

Presents an interview with David Mixner, longtime gay activist and political strategist, about passing his personal archives to Yale University's Larry Kramer Initiative for Lesbian and Gay Studies. Background on archives to be donated; Reason for donating the archives; Advice for others who may possess materials but are unsure about donating them to an archive or special collection.

Features 'Kokigami,' a book on the Japanese art of sexual paper sculpturing by Burton Silver. Benefits of the book in terms of improving the sexual experience of readers; Other key issues of interest; Publisher credits.

An interview with author Marcus Mabry is presented. The first question asks about his book "Twice As Good: Condoleezza Rice and Her Path to Power." Mabry discusses his fascination with Rice and her enigmatic nature. When asked if he had any preconceived notions about Rice, he replied that his intent was to publish an objective biography.

Reports on launching of paper towel dispenser by Maplewood, New Jersey-based Carol Products.

The article explores the periodical's history that was first debuted in September 1967, in the wake of violent, anti-LGBTQ+ police raids in Los Angeles, Cooper Do-nuts, New Faces and Black Cat Tavern, and at San Francisco's Compton's Cafeteria (1966). After the Black Cat raid and the protests of police brutality that followed, the early gay activist group, PRIDE, launched a newsletter that became 'The Los Angeles Advocate.' for Personal Rights in Defense and Education.).

The article presents an excerpt from the novel "Rhett Butler's People," by Donald McCaig.

The article presents an excerpt from the novel "Balancing Act: A Novel," by Jonathan Plummer and Karen Hunter.

An excerpt from the book "The Little Black Book of Style," by Nina Garcia, is presented.

This article reports on a decision by a Virginia state senate committee to block a proposal to bar gay adoptive parents in other states from getting both of their names listed on birth certificates issued in Virginia, as of February 2006. The news was music to the ears of Tim Fisher and partner Scott Davenport, they are the proud fathers of Kati, 15, and Fritz, 13--neither of whom has ever had a correct birth certificate with both dads listed. The family lives in Maryland. Kati and Fritz just happened to have been born in Virginia hospitals.

Focuses on the dismissal of a columnist by the publisher of the New York Native, a gay biweekly newspaper, which sparked the resignation of the paper's editor, national news editor and another columnist. Reason for the expulsion of the columnist by the publisher; Allegation made by the editor against the publisher; Reasons behind the resignation of paper's editor, national news editor and another columnist.

Outfest, the largest LGBTQ+ film organization in the world, is facing financial difficulties and allegations of union-busting. The organization recently laid off most of its employees, including those involved in a unionizing effort. The board of directors has been accused of mismanagement and the mistreatment of workers. Outfest is heavily in debt and its future is uncertain. Former executive director Damien Navarro is considering legal action against the board. [Extracted from the article]

In this article, the author praises periodical, "New York Times" publishing a special issue of periodical reflecting on the years 1981-1983 and mentions the contribution of commissioning six LGBTQ editors for the periodical.

An excerpt from the book "And the Hippos Were Boiled in Their Tanks," by Jack Kerouac and William S. Burroughs, is presented.

An excerpt from the book "Called Out of Darkness: A Spiritual Confession," by Anne Rice is presented.

An excerpt from the book "John Lennon: The Life," by Philip Norman is presented.

An excerpt from the book "Rimbaud, The Double Life of a Rebel," by Edmund White is presented.

An excerpt from the book "Somebody: The Reckless Life and Remarkable Career of Marlon Brando," by Stefan Kanfer is presented.

An excerpt from the book "The Black Tower," by Louis Bayard is presented.

An excerpt from the book "Dumbfounded," by Matt Rothschild is presented.

An excerpt from the book "Assisted Loving: True Tales of Double Dating With My Dad," by Bob Morris is presented.

An excerpt from the book "Island of Lost Girls," by Jennifer McMahon is presented.

This piece presents an excerpt from the memoir "The Bishop's Daughter" by Honor Moore.

An excerpt from the book "The Great Derangement: A Terrifying True Story of War, Politics, & Religion at the Twilight of the American Empire," by Matt Taibbi is presented.

An excerpt from the book "Swish: My Quest to Become the Gayest Person Ever," by Joel Derfner, is presented.

An excerpt from the book "The Compassionate Carnivore: Or, How to Keep Animals Happy, Save Old MacDonald's Farm, Reduce Your Hoofprint, and Still Eat Meat," by Catherine Friend is presented.

An excerpt from the book "Gentleman Jigger" by Richard Bruce Nugent is presented.

An excerpt from the book "Beyond (Straight and Gay) Marriage: Valuing All Families Under the Law" by Nancy D. Polikoff.

An excerpt from the book "Clark Gable: Tormented Star," by David Bret is presented.

An excerpt from the book "Blind Fall," by Christopher Rice is presented.

The article presents an excerpt from the book "The Perfect Scent: A Year Inside the Perfume Industry in Paris and New York," by Chandler Burr.

An excerpt from the book "The Third Sex," by Henry Gauthier-Villars, also known as Willy, is presented.

An excerpt from the book "The Year of Living Biblically: One Man's Humble Quest to follow the bible as Literally as Possible," by A.J. Jacobs is presented.

The article presents an excerpt from "Blood Beats Vol. 2," by Ernest Hardy.

The article presents an excerpt from the book "Mister B. Gone," by Clive Barker.

Reports on the European Human Rights Commission's refusal to hear a complaint from the London, England-based 'Gay News' and its former editor Denis Lenton, concerning the paper's conviction for blasphemy.

Reports on the refusal of the student paper at the State University of New York to accept advertisements for the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps.

Reports that the American Civil Liberties will defend the San Francisco, California-based gay paper 'Bay Area Reporter' against a multi-million libel suit filed by police.

Reports on the announcement made by Chicago, Illinois-based lesbian-feminist paper 'Lavender Woman,' regarding suspending its publication after the completion of its fifth year as of October 20, 1976.

Reports on the Bay Area Academic Union's call for papers on college teaching, research and scholarship for its April 1976 conference.

Reports on the possible implementation of a plan to mark paper money in various ways by gay people in the U.S. Reasons given by gay people for the need to implement such a plan; Possible steps taken by the U.S. Treasury Department to stop the plan.

Focuses on the liberated wallpaper conceived by the Los Angeles, California-based firm Bob Mitchell Designs.