By Tom LeNoble— Each month, The Philanthropic Mindset explores how we contribute to the lives of others. Philanthropy is not defined by wealth or recognition. It is found in a…
By Bill Lipsky— (Editor’s Note: The following is part three of Bill Lipsky’s timeline of LGBTQ+ history starting with the 19th century. The first part ran in the June 11,…
Project Open Hand (POH) marked its 30 millionth meal on July 27, 2026, by having it delivered by Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi. The recipient was Nicholas, a POH client who…
Queer Arts Featured (QAF) at 575 Castro Street through August 2026 is presenting Huitzilin the Hummingbird, a Two-Spirit & Indigiqueer Installation. The exhibit, co-curated by Ruth Villaseñor and Rosie Mazza,…
By Gary M. Kramer— In out gay writer/director Gregg Araki’s amusing new comedy, I Want Your Sex, twentysomething Elliot (Cooper Hoffman) gets a job working for the controversial artist Erika…
By Jan Wahl— Lloyd Bridges is trying to stop a crash in the 1980 movie Airplane! His life flashes before his eyes as he deadpans, “Looks like I picked the…
By Kippy Marks— San Francisco’s LGBTQIA+ communities have always been shaped by artists, organizers, and cultural workers who understand that creativity is not just an aesthetic practice but a form…
By John Lewis and Stuart Gaffney— In 1928, the famous Brazilian modernist writer and artist Oswald de Andrade observed: “Before the Portuguese discovered Brazil, Brazil had discovered happiness.” Today, Andrade’s statement…
By Sister Dana Sez, Words of Wisdom from a Fun Nun— Sister Dana sez, “I’m so thrilled that the DORE (UP YOUR ALLEY) FAIR came to San Francisco’s SoMa on…
By David Landis, The Gay Gourmet— Hasn’t everyone thought of travelling the world, and especially in luxury—even better, at sea? Lately, the luxury market for oceanic cruises is booming. Brands…
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