1964: The Year San Francisco Came Out: Fifty years ago, an infamous LIFE magazine article catapulted San Francisco into national consciousness as the “gay capital” of America. Titled “Homosexuality In…
Now that we’ve all recovered from Pride, we can appreciate how our yearly extravaganza benefits us in the coming-out process. The three economy cars I’ve tested recently struck me as…
Earl Thomas is a genius and a brilliant musician. He woos the audience in a way that no other Blues artist does. He is well traveled, and shares his gift…
(Editor’s Note: Reverend Elizabeth River recently interviewed Reverend Rachel Rivers—no relation!—for the SF Bay Times. Still waters run deep here, as both women are experienced, thoughtful officiants who are passionate…
By Susan Chacin and Elana Dykewomon Proud to be old? Yes! Old Lesbians Organizing for Change started in the Bay Area 25 years ago—Old Lesbians and proud of it! OLOC…
In the fading days of Edwardian England, a circle of artists and authors, soon to be known as the Bloomsbury Group, became famous for a practical joke. Dressed as a…
Michele Karlsberg: Is there anything you find particularly challenging in your writing? Pamela Sneed: For myself and many writers, the challenge is going deeper into our work, getting beyond the…
ARIES (March 21 – April 19) There, there, Aries. Believe it or not, these unexpected detours do serve a purpose. Now you’ve discovered where to purge pesky roadblocks that impede…
There is a strange duality in human nature. As a species, we’re capable of deep love, compassion, and inspiring acts of self-sacrifice. But, as events like the Holocaust show, we’re…
By Jamie Leno Zimron Muffin Spencer-Devlin is one brave and talented woman. A 3-time winner and 21-year veteran on the LPGA Tour (1979-2000), Muffin became the first professional golfer to…
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