San Francisco, known for its rich history and colorful characters, is set to celebrate the enduring legacy of one of its most iconic figures, Joshua Abraham Norton, better known as…
By Donna Sachet– Writing a regularly published column is no easy feat, as we are sure the majority of esteemed columnists of this paper will tell you; but the San…
By Eduardo Morales, Ph.D.– The Imperial Court System is the second largest LGBT organization in the world, surpassed only by the Metropolitan Community Church. It is a grassroots network that…
By Kippy Marks– When a candidate campaigns to become a Grand Duke or Grand Duchess, there is always a representation of colors that allows voters to know whom they are…
By Rebecca Kaplan, Oakland City Councilmember At-Large– September is the month that Pride comes to Oakland. It is the month when Oakland gets to focus and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community…
Dear Readers and Beloved Community, As the vibrant City of Oakland gears up for an extraordinary weekend of love, acceptance, and pride, we extend a warm welcome to all of…
By Gary M. Kramer– Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, opening September 8 in the Bay Area, is trans writer/director Aitch Alberto’s superb adaptation of the award-winning…
By Jan Wahl– Oppenheimer joins Barbie as they take the box office by storm. Nobody expected the movie about America’s blonde doll and her hunky boyfriend Ken to join up…
By Jewelle Gomez– A lot of attention has been showered on the film Barbie, and deservedly so. It’s a lot like its director Greta Gerwig: smart, funny, and feminist. I’ve…
By Kate Brown, Ph.D.– It’s hard to imagine that Summer 2023 is almost at a close. In August, some members of Dykes on Bikes, as well as friends from other…
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