The Interaction That Showed the Kindness and Grace of Nancy Pelosi
By Louise “Lou” Fischer– Since Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi announced her retirement, there have been many testimonials to her leadership, her political instinct sharper than her favorite Manolo Blahnik stiletto heels (lavender, of course), and her extraordinary ability to unite a fragmented and undisciplined caucus. (Maybe the…
Images by Bay Times Contributing Photographer Jerome Parmer Show Federal Agent Shooting LGBTQ+ Advocate
Key details of the shooting of prominent LGBTQ+ advocate Reverend Jorge Bautista by a federal agent on October 23, 2025, are revealed in images taken by San Francisco Bay Times contributing photographer Jerome Parmer. The shooting that injured Rev. Bautista, who is the Race Equity Coordinator at…
New Conservatory Theatre Center Founding Artistic Director Ed Decker to Pass Leadership Torch to Ben Villegas Randle
After 45 years of groundbreaking leadership, New Conservatory Theatre Center’s (NCTC) Founding Artistic Director Ed Decker will step down in January 2026 and pass the torch to longtime collaborator and current Artistic Associate Ben Villegas Randle. Randle’s deep roots at NCTC as a Stage Director and former…
Olga Talamante and Rev. Miguel Bustos to Co-Emcee Honoring LGBTQ+ Bay Area Latine Leaders on October 24, 2025
With co-producer Olga Talamante, the San Francisco Bay Times will present the inaugural Honoring LGBTQ+ Bay Area Latine Leaders on October 24, 2025, from 6 pm–8:30 pm in the Mission District. Talamante will co-emcee the event with Rev. Miguel Bustos. Both are legendary leaders in their own…
The ‘Right to Offend’ and the Legacy of Charlie Kirk
The day before right-wing activist and Turning Point USA Co-Founder Charlie Kirk was assassinated on September 10, 2025, he texted the following to civil rights advocate and CNN host Van Jones: “Hey, Van, I mean it, I’d love to have you on my show to have a…
The 2025 Legends Awards
Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, just a day after she announced that she would be retiring following 39 years in Congress, presented the 2025 Legends Award to NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt visionary and LGBTQ+ activist Cleve Jones. 2024 Legends Award recipient and San Francisco Bay Times columnist…
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Dave Watt and the Friendly Revolution: Love in Action, One Smile at a Time
By Kippy Marks – He turned a smile into a movement. His iconic symbol invites HIV dialogue, reduces stigma, and builds…
Poesia Café Expands Downtown
By David Landis, The Gay Gourmet – “When you’re alone, and life is making you lonely, you can always go—downtown.” —Petula…
Imported Spirits, Domestic Chaos: The New American Feast
By Dina Novarr – You know what’s more American than Thanksgiving with family? It is the miracle of mismatched chosen families…
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