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    New York, New York: Food, Glamour, Theatre, And More

    New York, New York: Food, Glamour, Theatre, And More

    By David Landis– “New York, New York, it’s a helluva town.” —Leonard Bernstein, Betty Comden, and Adolph Green; from On the Town Those famous lyrics describe one of the most…

    Sister Dana sez, “It’s FLEET WEEK in San Francisco!”

    Sister Dana sez, “It’s FLEET WEEK in San Francisco!”

    By Sister Dana Van Iquity, Words of Wisdumb from a Fun Nun– Sister Dana sez, “It’s FLEET WEEK in San Francisco! So, pick up a sailor and take him or her home!”…

    The Grand Ducal Council’s 50th Anniversary Celebration

    The Grand Ducal Council’s 50th Anniversary Celebration

    By Kippie Marks– Wow! What a spectacular and most memorable 50 Years of Camp and Royalty Celebration Gala! It was presented by the Council of GrandDukes and Duchesses of San…

    Take Me Home with You: Marshall

    Take Me Home with You: Marshall

    “Meet me, Marshall, or as close pals say, Marsh or Marshmallow! I’m a spirited 4-year-old terrier mix with an undeniable charm that instantly wins hearts. I’ve enjoyed many sleepovers at…

    Albert at Fitness SF SoMa

    Albert at Fitness SF SoMa

    “Remember three words: time under tension. Slow and controlled movements are often much better for growth than fast and erratic patterns.” Tore Kelly, Director of Creative & Social Media for…

    Senator Dianne Feinstein’s Life and Career Were Inextricably Tied to the LGBTQ Community

    Senator Dianne Feinstein’s Life and Career Were Inextricably Tied to the LGBTQ Community

    Today, October 5, 2023, the funeral for Dianne Feinstein (1933–2023) was held at the San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center in the Herbst Theatre. President Joe Biden, a…

    Latinx Heritage Month in San Francisco

    Latinx Heritage Month in San Francisco

    By Eduardo Morales, Ph.D.– National Hispanic Heritage Month began as a week-long celebration under President Johnson and was expanded to a month by President Reagan 20 years later. The month-long…

    Seeds

    Seeds

    By Jewelle Gomez– Every year the San Francisco Public Library and Litquake hold public events highlighting the phenomenon of book banning to remind us how significant books really are. This…

    Jonah, the Whale, and Coming Out

    Jonah, the Whale, and Coming Out

    By Dr. Tim Seelig– A few weeks ago, I had a revelation—the shocking similarities between the Bible story of Jonah and coming out. It knocked me right upside the head.…

    Laphonza Butler Makes History as the First Black Lesbian to Serve Openly in the U.S. Congress

    Laphonza Butler Makes History as the First Black Lesbian to Serve Openly in the U.S. Congress

    Governor Gavin Newsom on October 1, 2023, announced the selection of Laphonza Butler—the President of the nation’s largest organization dedicated to electing women, EMILY’s List—to complete the United States Senate…