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    Safe Words

    Safe Words

    By Derek Barnes– Have you ever wondered why some words, phrases, and concepts seem to be of the moment? Some stand the test of time, while others do not. We…

    Donna’s Chronicles, “As planned and expected…”

    Donna’s Chronicles, “As planned and expected…”

    By Donna Sachet– As planned and expected, after our brief bout with COVID, mercifully mild symptoms, torturous self-isolation, and a return to negative status, we dove headfirst into a busy…

    Cooper Koch Talks About the New Queer Thriller They/Them

    Cooper Koch Talks About the New Queer Thriller They/Them

    By Gary M. Kramer– Out gay actor Cooper Koch delivers a breakout performance in They/Them, a fabulous queer horror film now out on Peacock. Koch plays Stu, one of more…

    Activist, Actress, and Filmmaker Lee Grant Remains Outspoken and Daring, Even in Her 90s

    Activist, Actress, and Filmmaker Lee Grant Remains Outspoken and Daring, Even in Her 90s

    By Jan Wahl– I recently spoke with actress, activist, and filmmaker Lee Grant for the San Francisco Bay Times; she won the Academy Award as the horny, frustrated Beverly Hills…

    Sister Dana sez, “Happy TRANSGENDER HISTORY MONTH to everyone!”

    Sister Dana sez, “Happy TRANSGENDER HISTORY MONTH to everyone!”

    Words of Wisdumb from a Fun Nun– By Sister Dana Van Iquity– Sister Dana sez, “Happy TRANSGENDER HISTORY MONTH to everyone! And even though it’s almost halfway through, there is plenty more…

    Carmel Revisited

    Carmel Revisited

    The Gay Gourmet– By David Landis– As readers of this column know, I’ve sung the praises of a Carmel getaway before. It’s slightly over a 2-hour drive from the city,…

    Rearview Mirror

    Rearview Mirror

    TLC: Tears, Laughs and Conversation– By Dr. Tim Seelig– I never dreamed that one day I would see San Francisco in my rearview mirror without a return planned. But we…

    Hal Call: Homophiles and the Struggle for Social Acceptance

    Hal Call: Homophiles and the Struggle for Social Acceptance

    By Dr. Bill Lipsky– Writing in The Mayor of Castro Street, journalist and author Randy Shilts christened Hal Call (Harold Leland Call) San Francisco’s “first permanent gay activist.” One of…

    Divas & Drinks @ The Academy: July 29, 2022

    “Thank you!” was the phrase echoed throughout the evening during the Pride Volunteer Appreciation Party during Divas & Drinks at The Academy on Friday, July 26. Co-publishers Betty Sullivan and…

    Grape Time at Your Farmers’ Market

    Grape Time at Your Farmers’ Market

    By Debra Morris– You’ve just found a new variety of table grape at your farmers’ market, not the usual Thompson seedless, but a lovely deep Red Globe variety. Or you’ve…