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    Donna’s Chronicles, “The recent flurry of exciting events…”

    Donna’s Chronicles, “The recent flurry of exciting events…”

    By Donna Sachet– The recent flurry of exciting events has certainly helped to turn our attention away from gloomy national news and back to the powerful and inspiring local picture.…

    Frances Power Cobbe and Mary Lloyd: A Love Story

    Frances Power Cobbe and Mary Lloyd: A Love Story

    By Dr. Bill Lipsky– Dignitaries from all over the world celebrated Frances Power Cobbe (1822–1904) on her eightieth birthday for her lifetime of great works. “We, who recognize the strenuous…

    From Spitfire to Sultry to Blacklisted: Overlooked Latinas in Classic Hollywood

    From Spitfire to Sultry to Blacklisted: Overlooked Latinas in Classic Hollywood

    By Jan Wahl– Once in a while a fascinating female comes into my life and takes me on an amazing journey. Most recently that was Tina D’Elia, who is a…

    Making Magic With Queer Actor Joe Apollonio

    Making Magic With Queer Actor Joe Apollonio

    By Gary M. Kramer– In writer/director Amalia Ulman’s deadpan, shaggy dog comedy, Magic Farm, opening May 2 in the Bay Area, bisexual actor Joe Apollonio charms as Justin, a sound…

    Sister Dana sez, “May you have a very happy MAY DAY!”

    Sister Dana sez, “May you have a very happy MAY DAY!”

    By Sister Dana Van Iquity– Sister Dana sez, “May you have a very happy MAY DAY, CINCO DE MAYO, and all things MAY!” Bob Ostertag, author of ENCOUNTERS WITH MEN, appeared…

    A Canine Old Soul and a Feline Loverboy

    A Canine Old Soul and a Feline Loverboy

    Old Man Jenkins At 9 years old and just under 43 pounds, Old Man Jenkins arrived at the shelter underweight, with visible injuries to his face and an unspoken story…

    Meet Spritely: SF SPCA’s Most Talented Cat Is Ready for Her Big Break

    Meet Spritely: SF SPCA’s Most Talented Cat Is Ready for Her Big Break

    If you think cats can’t learn tricks, think again. Spritely, a dazzling and whip-smart feline at the SF SPCA Mission Campus, is out to change your mind. With a sleek…

    We Are in Our Hero Era

    We Are in Our Hero Era

    By Joanie Juster– On April 17, 2025, the San Francisco AIDS Foundation (SFAF) convened a small but mighty group of community leaders for a panel discussion led by SFAF’s CEO,…

    Daddy Ray Tilton Practices Love Unbound and Is a Beacon of Light in San Francisco’s LGBTQ+ Community

    Daddy Ray Tilton Practices Love Unbound and Is a Beacon of Light in San Francisco’s LGBTQ+ Community

    By Sir Kippy Marks– All communities practice love in some fashion. We gather together for festivals, shows, performances, fundraisers, and protests; the overall doing of good deeds helps bring about…

    San Francisco Joins Nationwide Celebration of Lesbian Visibility Week, April 21–27

    San Francisco Joins Nationwide Celebration of Lesbian Visibility Week, April 21–27

    Lesbian Visibility Week USA (#LVWUSA25), powered by The Curve Foundation, kicked off on Monday, April 21, 2025, and will run through Sunday, April 27, with special events happening in San…