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    Barbette and the Cult of Sexual Mystification

    Barbette and the Cult of Sexual Mystification

    By Dr. Bill Lipsky– To those who did not know or had forgotten, the revelation was electrifying. To those who knew, it was still exhilarating. A beautiful young woman, apparently…

    Bits and Bites: The Column

    Bits and Bites: The Column

    By David Landis– As my regular readers know, with my Bits and Bites section, I try to keep my readers abreast of news in the restaurant industry in the Bay…

    44th Royal House

    By Kippy Marks– When a candidate campaigns to become a Grand Duke or Grand Duchess, there is always a representation of colors that allows voters to know whom they are…

    Take Me Home with You: Bronson

    Take Me Home with You: Bronson

    “My name is Bronson! I am an 11-month-old, male Siberian Husky. I am friendly and outgoing, and am eagerly awaiting a family to introduce me to home life. Being a…

    Sparkle Harder

    Sparkle Harder

    By Joanie Juster– The relentless marine layer of one of the gloomiest June Glooms in San Francisco history lifted a bit on Pride Weekend, providing some welcome warmth and sunshine…

    A Call to Embrace the Constitution, Even as the Supreme Court Abandons It

    A Call to Embrace the Constitution, Even as the Supreme Court Abandons It

    By John Lewis and Stuart Gaffney– Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote a powerful dissenting opinion to last month’s disturbing U.S. Supreme Court decision, issued by the extremely conservative Republican-appointed Court’s supermajority,…

    CA Hate Hotline Launches as New Report Shows Hate Crimes Rose in 2022

    By Assemblymember Phil Ting– Despite increased awareness and education on how wrong it is to discriminate, bully, harass, or assault someone based on race, religion, sexual orientation, and other protected…

    Oakland’s Budget Passes, Includes Rapid Response to Homeless Housing

    By Rebecca Kaplan, Oakland City Councilmember At-Large– On June 26, 2023, the Oakland City Council successfully passed the proposed budget for the coming two years, including our amendments. This included…

    Donna’s Chronicles, “Pride in San Francisco is back in full force…”

    By Donna Sachet– Pride in San Francisco is back in full force, standing as a beacon to those who live elsewhere and do not share our freedoms, legal recognition, and…

    Solidarity Dinner for Asian, Black, and LGBTQI+ Communities Helped Kick Off Pride Month

    Solidarity Dinner for Asian, Black, and LGBTQI+ Communities Helped Kick Off Pride Month

    On Tuesday, June 5, 2023, the San Francisco Department on the Status of Women, in partnership with Asian Women’s Shelter, Black Women Revolt Against Domestic Violence, the Office of Transgender…