By Jennifer Kroot– On March 28th, philanthropist Al Baum passed away at home. His husband Robert Holgate was by his side, along with dear friends Brigette Scheel and Steve Shimmon.…
By Dr. Bill Lipsky– Five years ago this month, on April 25, 2016, terrorists disguised as deliverymen arrived at the apartment of LGBT activist Xulhaz Mannan in Dhaka, the capital…
By Donna Sachet– That promising glint of light at the end of this long and winding tunnel of COVID-19 was on full display in the Castro over the past few…
The Arts, like all aspects of American life, have been turned upside down by the COVID-19 pandemic. “For dancers, our body is our instrument—as are touch, partnering, and sharing breath,”…
By Jan Wahl– From theatrical releases to Netflix to everything available by asking YouTube or Google, there are wonderful choices for quality, fun, or incredibly cool entertainment. Here are just…
Words of Wisdumb from a Fun Nun– By Sister Dana Van Iquity– Sister Dana sez, “Thoughts and prayers are lovely after mass shootings, but 65% of Americans want stricter gun controls; and…
By Gary M. Kramer– The San Francisco International Film Festival opens April 9 with a screening of the dramatic thriller Naked Singularity, and closes on April 18 with a screening…
By Bishop Howard– Coming out for me really happened in stages. There was coming out to myself, coming out to those close to me, and the last stage is one…
By John Chen– Spring 2021 has officially arrived, and we all know too well that spring ushers in a new, fresh start, and the beginning of something promising, and something…
Alvin H. Baum, Jr., passed away on March 28, 2021. He was 90 years old, and died of natural causes in his sleep. Alvin (Al) was born September 7, 1930, in…
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