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    Nancy Pelosi Was the Greatest Speaker of the House in United States History

    Nancy Pelosi Was the Greatest Speaker of the House in United States History

    By State Senator Scott Weiner – Today I join Americans from all walks of life in thanking Speaker Emerita Pelosi for her years of courageous and tireless service to our…

    Got News?

    Got News?

    By Joanie Juster – Holy cow. Even in a year that has been brimming with major news (mostly bad), these past couple of weeks have been noteworthy for the number…

    Dave Watt and the Friendly Revolution: Love in Action, One Smile at a Time

    Dave Watt and the Friendly Revolution: Love in Action, One Smile at a Time

    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…

    Poesia Café Expands Downtown

    Poesia Café Expands Downtown

    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…

    Imported Spirits, Domestic Chaos: The New American Feast

    Imported Spirits, Domestic Chaos: The New American Feast

    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…

    Cheers to 20 Years of Check, Please! Bay Area

    Cheers to 20 Years of Check, Please! Bay Area

    2025 marks the 20th Anniversary of Check, Please! Bay Area, which made its debut on KQED on November 3, 2005. Some of us here at the San Francisco Bay Times…

    The Seasonals Are Here!

    The Seasonals Are Here!

    By Gordon Edgar – (It’s hard to write an article about cheese, or any food, while SNAP benefits are still in jeopardy for millions of people nationwide. While this piece…

    November Has Brought Pride, Legacy, and Big Bay Area Headlines

    November Has Brought Pride, Legacy, and Big Bay Area Headlines

    By Beth Schnitzer – November has a way of bringing sports to life in every corner of the Bay Area. This month took me courtside and community-side—from Pride Night at…

    Together We Stand

    Together We Stand

    By Joanie Juster – Times are tough, and getting tougher. Millions of Americans who might have managed to get through the first ten months of this administration unscathed are now…

    Serenading ICE

    Serenading ICE

    By Dr. Tim Seelig – “It’s the quiet ones you need to watch out for.” That also applies to the elder ones! We’re not sitting around knitting and playing Canasta.…