By Susan Berston – Dr. Joan Shelley Wilks Fernandez (Shelley Fernandez) understood that true empowerment required both sanctuary—building shelters for women in crisis—and strength—self-defense through judo. She built institutions that…
By Brian Trimboli – In a crowded field of holiday activities and shows, the San Francisco Pride Band’s Dance-Along Nutcracker stands out as an only-in-San Francisco tradition: It’s part comedy…
By Gary M. Kramer – Writer/director Lucas Santa Ana’s cleverromantic comedy, #300Letters, which played at Frameline earlier this summer, is now available on demand. The film has Jero (Cristian Mariani)…
By Jan Wahl – I couldn’t wait to see Nuremberg; I am fascinated by the topic of the trials of the high-ranking Nazis and I’m also a Russell Crowe fan.…
By Sister Dana Van Iquity, Words of Wisdumb from a Fun Nun – Sister Dana sez, “Celebrate TRANSGENDER AWARENESS DAY—not just on November 20, but on every day!” The Trans Caucus members…
By Kippy Marks – He turned a smile into a movement. His iconic symbol invites HIV dialogue, reduces stigma, and builds community. Through design, empathy, and fearless love, he embodies…
By David Landis, The Gay Gourmet – “When you’re alone, and life is making you lonely, you can always go—downtown.” —Petula Clark Those lyrics were humming through my head as…
By Dina Novarr – You know what’s more American than Thanksgiving with family? It is the miracle of mismatched chosen families gathering around the table to eat food cooked with…
2025 marks the 20th Anniversary of Check, Please! Bay Area, which made its debut on KQED on November 3, 2005. Some of us here at the San Francisco Bay Times…
By Gordon Edgar – (It’s hard to write an article about cheese, or any food, while SNAP benefits are still in jeopardy for millions of people nationwide. While this piece…
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