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    About Our Cover: 12.19.24

    About Our Cover: 12.19.24

    Neighborhood movie theaters often function like the family room of a community. The best ones have comfy seats, tasty snacks, good company, and quality entertainment whenever you want or need…

    Humphry Slocombe

    Humphry Slocombe

    With the catchphrase, “I’m free!” the character Mr. Humphries on the longstanding British sitcom Are You Being Served? went into entertainment and queer history as being one of the first…

    Director, Impact Investor, and Associate Producer Stella Lim

    Director, Impact Investor, and Associate Producer Stella Lim

    With over 18 years of work experience in Asia, Stella Lim has navigated her professional journey through countries such as Indonesia, Singapore, and Australia. Her strategic vision and deep understanding…

    Letter From the President of GGBA

    Letter From the President of GGBA

    By Nancy Geenen, MA Ed., JD– Dear GGBA Members, Sponsors, and Community Supporters, As I pen this letter, I am filled with unwavering optimism and a deep commitment to our…

    Yes, Giving Is Better Than Receiving; When It Comes to Money, That Is

    Yes, Giving Is Better Than Receiving; When It Comes to Money, That Is

    By Brandon Miller– Gift-giving activates key reward pathways in the brain, especially when giving to someone close to us, according to Emiliana Simon-Thomas, PhD, from the Greater Good Science Center.…

    Estate Planning Resolutions for 2025

    Estate Planning Resolutions for 2025

    By Jay Greene– The start of the year is the perfect time to reflect on your estate planning goals and make resolutions that will ensure your financial and personal affairs…

    Channeling Molly Ivins

    Channeling Molly Ivins

    By Joanie Juster– As we careen past election season (sorry, still some PTSD there), through the holidays (joyfully and defiantly counting those blessings and rights that still exist), and headlong…

    These Are the Days to Stand Up for Trans Rights

    These Are the Days to Stand Up for Trans Rights

    By Stuart Gaffney and John Lewis– In the groundbreaking 1970s TV sitcom All in the Family’s iconic opening theme song “Those Were the Days,” lead characters Archie Bunker and his…

    So Divine

    So Divine

    By Jewelle Gomez– On the topic of lesbian artists/change makers I’ve known, Fortune has graced me with a wildly diverse list. Celebrating their passage is an enriching privilege that we…

    Robert Dean Dockendorff (March 23,1939–December 9, 2024): ‘An Unsung Hero Whose Generosity Knew No Bounds’

    Robert Dean Dockendorff (March 23,1939–December 9, 2024): ‘An Unsung Hero Whose Generosity Knew No Bounds’

    By Tim Wolfred– Bob Dockendorff, 85, a longtime San Francisco gay activist and major donor to numerous community organizations and political candidates, died on December 9, 2024. He had been…