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    Protecting Our Right to Vote

    Protecting Our Right to Vote

    By Joanie Juster— As the powers that be see their poll numbers tanking ($6.99 per gallon at the gas pump will do that) and their support slipping even among their…

    Donna’s Chronicles, “San Francisco is the home and birthplace of Dykes on Bikes®…”

    Donna’s Chronicles, “San Francisco is the home and birthplace of Dykes on Bikes®…”

    By Donna Sachet— San Francisco is the home and birthplace of Dykes on Bikes® where they rightfully start every SF Pride Parade, roaring up Market Street with pride and joy.…

    It Takes a Book Village

    It Takes a Book Village

    By Jewelle Gomez— If you’re looking desperately for something to read, wander over to the Catskill Mountain region of New York to the village of Hobart, which apparently has more…

    The Spinnaker: A Piquant Pelican Pod Port

    The Spinnaker: A Piquant Pelican Pod Port

    By David Landis, The Gay Gourmet— You’d think that finding a decent place to dine on the waterfront on San Francisco Bay would be easy, right? There’s Waterbar on the…

    Myths in the Bottle: Rethinking the Worm

    Myths in the Bottle: Rethinking the Worm

    By Dina Novarr— Every year, around the first week of May, American bars drape themselves in green, white, and red, pour margaritas by the gallon, and toast to Mexico. Somewhere…

    Cherries, Blueberries, and Apricots

    Cherries, Blueberries, and Apricots

    By Stella Singer— The season is picking up at the Castro Farmers’ Market! New seasonal vendors are popping up, and, as we head into summer, you will find a greater variety of…

    Rick Lafranchi of Nicasio Valley Cheese Company Will Be Missed

    Rick Lafranchi of Nicasio Valley Cheese Company Will Be Missed

    By Gordon Edgar— There is a lot of news to share this month, and, outside of some sale prices, none of it good. Sorry in advance. Starting out with a…

    War: What Is It Good For?

    War: What Is It Good For?

    By Joanie Juster— We have enjoyed more than our usual share of glorious weather this spring, with an abundance of jasmine, wisteria, roses, and more sweetening the air. All this…

    Smoke-Free Bar Patios: A Matter of Simple Common Sense

    Smoke-Free Bar Patios: A Matter of Simple Common Sense

    By Stuart Gaffney and John Lewis— For decades, the City of San Francisco and the State of California have led the way to ensuring that places open to the public…

    Donna’s Chronicles, “If you haven’t yet attended an event…”

    Donna’s Chronicles, “If you haven’t yet attended an event…”

    By Donna Sachet— If you haven’t yet attended an event at the newly refurbished Castro Theatre, make plans now! In the short time it has been reopened, we have seen…