By Sister Dana Van Iquity—
Sister Dana sez, “Happy VALENTINE’S DAY, February 14, to everybuddy! I hope you all receive lots of candy, hearts, and flowers—but if that doesn’t come through, buy some for yourself! You deserve it!”
Isn’t it a bloody shame that our fascist federal government has no love for us democratic citizens—even on Valentine’s Day?
Let us remember the inspirational words that the late, great Veterans Administration Hospital ICU nurse Alex Pretti—viciously assassinated by no less than seven I.C.E. agents—said over the deceased body of one of his patients: “Today we remember that freedom is not free. We have to work at it. Nurture it. Protect it and even sacrifice for it. May we never forget and always remember our brothers and sisters who have served, so that we may enjoy the gift of freedom.” But Alex did not get to enjoy that gift, as 10 rounds of guns took the life of that decent unarmed man who tried to save a woman being pushed to the ground by ICE.
We might want to recall the words of our Constitution: “Governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed. Whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it.”
Fabulosa Books held another fabulous Q&A on January 28 for Brian Schaefer’s brilliant novel, TOWN AND COUNTRY, with a live interview by the adorableReggie Aqui. Earlier, person-to-person with Brian, we discovered we both grew up in small neighboring California towns—he in Pasadena and me in Glendale. And this book cleverly reflects small town attitudes versus Big City politics—centering around a congressional race and life-changing secrets unearthed by the candidates, their families, and a small clique of gay second-homeowners. All this is inspired by Brian’s husband and their two homes—one in NYC and the other in smalltown Hudson Valley. Fascinating!
DarnOld Trump and Stephen Nazi Miller are completely ignoring States’ Rights by bringing ICE murderers to our sanctuary cities. The Tenth Amendment to the Constitution clearly states: “The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.”
At the U.S. Conference of Mayors in Washington, D.C., Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey warned, “This is an invasion of our democracy. People’s Constitutional rights have been trampled. Thousands of federal agents have descended on a city that has 600 police officers.” He continued, “If we do not speak up and step up, it will be YOUR city that is next!”
In his weekly newsletter, California Attorney General Rob Bonta wrote, “No one is above the law. Following the tragic deaths of Renée Good and Alex Pretti, I have reminded California law enforcement of their authority to investigate potential violations of state law by federal officers and agents. Cooperation between federal, state, and local law enforcement should be the norm, but if the federal government opts out, as we’re seeing in Minnesota, California DOJ stands ready to move forward without them.”
PresiDense Trump continues to ignorantly fight over his 2020 election loss, investigating “voter fraud” in Fulton County (where he “just needed to find 11,000 votes” that year) and succeeding, according to its Board of Commissioners Chair Robb Pitts, in the FBI confiscating over 700 boxes of what used to be safely stored election materials. Sister Dana sez, “Get OVER it, dumb Donald, you already won and are wreaking havoc on us democracy-loving citizens!”
And yet Trump’s next attack is at Minnesota elections being rigged in 2020 and needing investigation. Ye Gods!Also, WTF is Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence, doing in Fulton County dealing with 2020 ballots anyway?!
Bruce Springsteen has dropped a new anti-ICE protest song, “Streets of
Minneapolis,” echoing his famous 1993 AIDS protest song, “Streets of Philadelphia.” This new one slams “King Trump’s private army” and shows his utter disgust of “State terror.” Sister Dana sez, “Way to go, Brrruuuce! You continue to be my musical hero!”
The 68th Annual Grammy Awards were so gay, because the following were either LGBTQ or extremely gay-friendly: Doechii, Queen Latifah, Chappell Roan, Teyana Taylor, Sabrina Carpenter, Charli XCX, Lola Young, Billie Eilish, Tyler the Creator, Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga, Cher (receiving Lifetime Achievement Award and presenting Best Record for “Luther”), and Harry Styles (presenting Album of Year to Bad Bunny’s DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS. Queeriffic!
We were really disgusted that Trump sent ICE agents “with no patrolling or enforcement involvement” to the MILAN OLYMPICS from opening ceremonies on February 6, and all the way to closing on February 22. In response, lawmakers and the head of the Olympics tried to demand denial of Trump’s “thugs” entry to Italy, with no success. Sister Dana sez, “Thanks, tyrant Trump! Way to purposely spoil the fun of a usually fantastic International Winter Sports Season. Hey ICE, may you just slip and fall on the ice in Italy!”
We were angry that Trump tore down the East Wing of the White House to build a gazillion dollar ballroom; but now we are even more furious at his new vanity project with his plan to build a 250-foot high Golden Arch near the Arlington Cemetery. Sister Dana sez, “I bet he’ll copy the famous Paris monument, Arc de Triomphe, and name it ‘The Arch of Trump Triumph’!”
The SFLGBT Center held their newest gallery opening on January 29 featuring artist Michael Staley and conversation between Staley and their Director of Cultural Programs, Timothy Hampton. Staley told us, “My artistic practice is founded on the principle of transformation: taking the mundane and making it magnificent. I discover and collect ordinary objects from everyday life and, through a process of meticulous adornment, recycle them into unique, bejeweled works of art.” He works primarily with small, complex materials using a diverse range of elements, including Swarovski crystals, beads, and baubles of various materials. Visit his exhibit on the first floor of the Center, 1800 Market Street, to enjoy viewing animal skulls, women’s high-heeled shoes, framed pieces, and so many varied beautifully bejeweled bits!
Let the good times roll on Fat Tuesday, MARDI GRAS on February 17 with Krewe de Kinque charitable social club! Join us for our annual Castro Bar Crawl from 6 pm to midnight at five festive bars. Don your masks, beads, costumes & umbrellas as we spread good cheer and enjoy libations & snacks along the way. KdK Queen VII Sister Dana sez in Cajun French: ‘Laissez les bons temps rouler!’” RSVP at https://bit.ly/4bNacHU
Sister Dana sez and whinnies, “Happy Lunar New Year, beginning on February 17. It’s The Year of the FIRE HORSE!”
On behalf of TMIM Emperor Ashlé Blow & Empress Afrika Amerika, with The Board of Directors of the Imperial Council of San Francisco, One and All are invited to San Francisco Imperial Coronation 61, “Diaspora, The Power of Cultural Excellence” on February 21 at Hyatt Regency, 50 3rd Street. Doors at 5 pm, and Coronation starts promptly at 6 pm. Tickets at https://bit.ly/4kw0eNp
The fights for racial justice and LGBTQ justice have always been intertwined. From the earliest days of our movement, Black icons like Bayard Rustin and Marsha P. Johnson helped build the foundation
for today’s leaders—people like Imani Rupert-Gordon, President of the National Center for LGBTQ Rights, and Kelly Robinson, President of the Human Rights Campaign.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH proudly celebrates its 100th anniversary now—despite racist Trump and his hateful, hurtful anti-DEI attacks. Sister Dana sez, “As the great civil rights activist Angela Davis said at the Eugene Carlton College graduation ceremony, ‘EVERY MONTH is Black History Month!’”
Words of Wisdumb from a Fun Nun
Published on February 12, 2026
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