By Jerome Parmer – (Editor’s Note: The November 6, 2025, issue of the San Francisco Bay Times featured a powerful photo by Jerome Parmer on the cover showing federal agents…
By Donna Sachet – The Academy SF presented the 2025 Legends Awards ceremony on Friday, November 7, and the Swedish American Hall was packed to the rafters in support of…
By Susan Berston – Dr. Joan Shelley Wilks Fernandez (Shelley Fernandez) understood that true empowerment required both sanctuary—building shelters for women in crisis—and strength—self-defense through judo. She built institutions that…
By Brian Trimboli – In a crowded field of holiday activities and shows, the San Francisco Pride Band’s Dance-Along Nutcracker stands out as an only-in-San Francisco tradition: It’s part comedy…
By Gary M. Kramer – Writer/director Lucas Santa Ana’s cleverromantic comedy, #300Letters, which played at Frameline earlier this summer, is now available on demand. The film has Jero (Cristian Mariani)…
By Jan Wahl – I couldn’t wait to see Nuremberg; I am fascinated by the topic of the trials of the high-ranking Nazis and I’m also a Russell Crowe fan.…
By Sister Dana Van Iquity, Words of Wisdumb from a Fun Nun – Sister Dana sez, “Celebrate TRANSGENDER AWARENESS DAY—not just on November 20, but on every day!” The Trans Caucus members…
By Kippy Marks – He turned a smile into a movement. His iconic symbol invites HIV dialogue, reduces stigma, and builds community. Through design, empathy, and fearless love, he embodies…
By David Landis, The Gay Gourmet – “When you’re alone, and life is making you lonely, you can always go—downtown.” —Petula Clark Those lyrics were humming through my head as…
By Dina Novarr – You know what’s more American than Thanksgiving with family? It is the miracle of mismatched chosen families gathering around the table to eat food cooked with…
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