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    In Memoriam: Deb Gumbley (1951–2021)

    Deb Gumbley passed away unexpectedly on March 12, 2021, at her home in Portland, Oregon, leaving behind her beloved partner of 28 years, Lynne Klaeveman. Deb also leaves behind the…

    In Memoriam: Sally Miller Gearhart (1931–2021)

    In Memoriam: Sally Miller Gearhart (1931–2021)

    Lesbian activist Sally Miller Gearhart, who helped launch the field of Women’s Studies and with Harvey Milk was key to the defeat of anti-gay Proposition 6 that would have banned…

    Our Historic & Transformative State Budget

    Our Historic & Transformative State Budget

    By Assemblymember Phil Ting– Thanks to record-breaking revenues and federal stimulus funds, we can build our state back boldly. As Assembly Budget Chair, I had the opportunity to be a…

    Counting Justices at the U.S. Supreme Court

    Counting Justices at the U.S. Supreme Court

    By Stuart Gaffney and John Lewis– The night Donald Trump was elected president nearly five years ago, we remember asking each other in despair: Will conservative religious forces go to…

    Get Off the Highways, Get on the Waterways

    Get Off the Highways, Get on the Waterways

    By Rebecca Kaplan, Oakland City Councilmember At-Large– To live in the Bay Area is to understand that getting around the bay can be a maddening experience. Cars are a frustrating…

    San Francisco’s $13.2 Billion Post-COVID Recovery Budget Package Passes

    The San Francisco Board of Supervisors and community members on July 27 celebrated the passage of the city’s $13.2 billion post-COVID recovery budget package. The budget includes historic funding to…

    Grubstake Diner Redevelopment Project Plans Approved

    Grubstake Diner Redevelopment Project Plans Approved

    The San Francisco Planning Commission by a vote of 4–2 on July 22 approved plans to construct an eight-story, mixed-use building at 1525 Pine Street, the site of the Grubstake…

    Donna’s Chronicles, “The highest civic or military order of merit…”

    Donna’s Chronicles, “The highest civic or military order of merit…”

    By Donna Sachet– The highest civic or military order of merit the nation of France can present to any individual is the Legion of Honor, created by Napoleon Bonaparte and…

    Cocktails with Heather

    Cocktails with Heather

    By Heather Freyer– Add a little bit of Caribbean flare to a traditional margarita with Bacardí Lime-Flavored Rum. This zesty cocktail tastes great no matter the occasion, whether you’re chilling…

    Destination: Yosemite National Park With Rush Creek Lodge & Spa and the Evergreen Lodge, Yosemite’s accommodations and food now match the grandeur of the outdoors

    Destination: Yosemite National Park With Rush Creek Lodge & Spa and the Evergreen Lodge, Yosemite’s accommodations and food  now match the grandeur of the outdoors

    By David Landis– Many of my loyal readers know The Gay Gourmet as an urban foodie, trotting to the latest and greatest restaurants the City has to offer. But there’s…