Terry Asten Bennett, President of Castro Merchants, began the 2023 Castro Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony with a rousing welcome that introduced emcee Donna Sachet. Mayor London Breed also spoke and…
On Monday, November 27, LGBTQ community leaders, activists, and allies gathered in the Castro to observe the 45th Anniversary of the deaths of San Francisco Supervisor Harvey Milk and Mayor…
By Joanie Juster– As we count the days to the end of what has been a particularly challenging year, I find myself more grateful than ever for even the smallest…
By Gregory “Greggy” Carey– It all started as a response to a crisis. Reports of two or three violent robberies with associated sexual attacks in the Castro in 2006 brought…
By Assemblymember Phil Ting– It’s almost time to ring in the New Year! As 2023 comes to a close, I want to let you know about a few state laws…
By Rebecca Kaplan, Oakland City Councilmember At-Large– On November 7, Mayor Sheng Thao, several elected officials, Oakland LGBTQ leaders, and Jeopardy! champ Amy Schneider gathered to celebrate the opening of…
By John Lewis and Stuart Gaffney– Last week, horrific news emerged from Russia. The Russian Supreme Court gave the green light to the government to prosecute and sentence to long…
On Saturday, December 2, during a day of protests at multiple sites, a crowd of hundreds brought Castro Street traffic to a halt with a sit-down protest. San Francisco Bay…
By Suzanne Ford– In a world that is fighting to be more diverse and accepting, it’s crucial that we celebrate and acknowledge the multitude of identities within the LGBTQ+ spectrum.…
The World Tree of Hope Lighting Celebration for 2023 took place on the evening of December 4 at Grace Cathedral. Presented by the Rainbow World Fund (RWF) and emceed by…
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