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    SCOTUS Stats Analysis of the Current Supreme Court by Paula Canny, Esq.

    SCOTUS Stats Analysis of the Current Supreme Court by Paula Canny, Esq.

    John G. Roberts, Jr. (born 1/27/1955, 60 years old) Nomination: George W. Bush on 9/6/2005 Senate confirmation: 78-22 on 9/29/2005 Senate composition: 55R-45D Windsor: He found DOMA was constitutional. Obergefell:…

    Why I Support a Department of Race & Equity in Oakland

    Why I Support a Department of Race & Equity in Oakland

    The City of Oakland has many reasons as to why we should be a leader on racial justice and social equity, but despite a diverse and dedicated population, and the…

    Taking Pride in Marriage and Family

    Taking Pride in Marriage and Family

    The United States Supreme Court decision establishing marriage equality across the country made this year’s San Francisco Pride Celebration a powerful affirmation. Finally, the law frees all of us to…

    Rainbow Honor Walk: Passionate Activist George Choy

    Rainbow Honor Walk:  Passionate Activist George Choy

    George Choy was a passionate advocate of civil and human rights for members of the LGBTQ communities of San Francisco and around the world. Driven by the belief that we…

    Dignity

    Dignity

    When we finally had a few moments (amidst the excitement and jubilation of June 26) to sit down and read the Supreme Court’s entire Obergefell marriage equality decision, we, like…

    Making Peace with the Past 1: REACHing for Forgiveness

    Making Peace with the Past 1: REACHing for Forgiveness

    It’s a truism that if we want to be happy in the present, we need to find some measure of acceptance and peace in relation to the pain and disappointments…

    Humanity’s Shadow Is on the New Horizon

    Humanity’s Shadow Is on the New Horizon

    In astrology, Pluto is associated with Hades, the God of the Underworld. The underworld serves as a coping mechanism where we unknowingly stuff all of the fragments of ourselves that…

    Do I Sound Gay? Explores Male Vocal Effeminateness

    Do I Sound Gay? Explores Male Vocal Effeminateness

    By Gary M. Kramer Filmmaker David Thorpe thinks he “sounds gay.” So he made a documentary, Do I Sound Gay?, which chronicles him hiring speech and voice coaches to help…

    SF Pride Announces Parade Award Winners

    SF Pride Announces Parade Award Winners

    On Tuesday, SF Pride announced the recipients of this year’s 2015 Pride Parade Awards. The San Francisco Bay Times/Betty’s List contingent is honored to be among the winners! Thanks again…

    Sister Dana sez, “Prez wannabe candidate Ted Cruz has written a book.”

    Sister Dana sez, “Prez wannabe candidate Ted Cruz has written a book.”

    Sister Dana sez, “Prez wannabe candidate Ted Cruz has written a book. It’s on the “New York Times” bestseller list. It’s in Oprah’s book club. Only one of those three…