Lorraine Hurdle (1922–2014) was a lesbian who served in the U.S. Women’s Auxiliary Army Corps (WAAC) in Germany during World War II. She served in the military for many years,…
By Ann Rostow– Where Woke Goes to Die I was going to lead this column with the story about Lauri Carleton, the (straight) California shop owner who was shot dead…
Lahaina was originally called Lele in Hawaiian, which means to jump or fly. The term then referred to the region jutting out from the sea, but now it captures the…
By Sister Merry Peter– The voice on the phone cracked as she replied, “We’re very lucky that we are all safe. Mahalo for asking. We’re trying to help each other…
From animals severely injured during the Maui wildfires to beloved family pets lost in the chaos, the toll to animals in Lahaina and nearby as a result of the August…
By Derek Barnes– On July 29, O’Shae Sibley was brutally attacked in Brooklyn. His attackers used racial and gay slurs during the violent incident. Shortly after the initial confrontation, the…
By Joanie Juster– Annual Photo Show at Harvey Milk Photo Center The Harvey Milk Photo Center is featuring its annual Member, Staff, & Volunteer Show through September 2, and it’s…
By Eduardo Morales, Ph.D.– COVID-19 for the past three years has affected everything in our lives including how we socialize, work, travel, and more. With the introduction of vaccines, usage…
One of the LGBTQ’s most legendary iconic trailblazers and heroes, the first Empress of the Americas, José Julio Sarria, was inducted into the prestigious California Hall of Fame during a…
By Brandon Miller, CFP– Five minutes after I met my friend’s puppy, the little fur ball had broken the skin on the bridge of my nose and the back of…
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