Naked

Hello, nudity ban: activists arrested outside City Hall for being naked

02.01.13 - 2:08 pm | Caitlin Donohue |

(55)

Appropriate representation of the nudist-paparazzi ration at demonstration. Guardian photo by Caitlin Donohue

Gypsy Taub speaks, moments before her arrest. Guardian photo by Caitlin Donohue

SFPD makes its first arrest under the auspices of the city's new nudity ban. Guardian photo by Caitlin Donohue

Gypsy Taub becomes the day's first nudist arrested. Guardian photo by Caitlin Donohue

Not all protesters spell well, but the passion was there. Arrest No. 2 is made. Guardian photo by Caitlin Donohue

This man's voice is surely gone after his incessant screaming at the police. Guardian photo by Caitlin Donohue

Sad times for body freedom in San Francisco. Guardian photo by Caitlin Donohue

Arrest No. 3: "Why do you hold my arms so hard?" Guardian photo by Caitlin Donohue

"We're here being barely legal." Alice "Wonderland (left) and friends. Guardian photo by Caitlin Donohue

After the arrests, protesters wait for their friends to be released. Guardian photo by Caitlin Donohue

"All you have to do is strip naked to find out if public nudity is political in San Francisco," nudist activist Gypsy Taub said into a bullhorn outside City Hall today, where a nude-in was being held on the first day of Supervisor Scott Wiener's ban on being naked in public.

Moments later at around 12:30pm, she became the first arrest made under the ban, followed by two (UPDATE: Although police officers on the scene put the total protesters arrested at three, other news outlets are now reporting that there was four detained) other protesters. An incensed crowd rhythmically chanting "shame!"

The message was clear: San Francisco is not the same city -- and y'all can keep your clothes on. Read more »