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    35 Years

    35 Years

      The first issue of the San Francisco Bay Times, published on May 1, 1978, proudly proclaims that it is “a Newspaper by Lesbians & Gay Men.” This was a…

    Fortnight in Review

    Fourteen and Counting Yay! Another free state has joined the growing list of places where American gays can tie the knot. New Jersey Governor Chris Christie basically had no choice…

    HRC Is Committed to Uniting America Under Single Banner of Fairness

    HRC Is Committed to Uniting America Under Single Banner of Fairness

    Earlier this month at the Human Rights Campaign National Dinner in Washington, HRC President Chad Griffin received thunderous applause when he said, “Here at this largest-ever HRC National Dinner, we…

    Bigotonni Al Pesto

    Bigotonni Al Pesto

    There’s a lot to discuss this week, but first, I am sad to say that our latest GLBT boycott will require me to actually give up one of my favorite…

    Kippy Marks for Grand Duke

    Kippy Marks for Grand Duke

    Editor’s Note: Violinist Kippy Marks is a music columnist for the “Bay Times.” He often accompanies singer and dancer Gypsy Love, who is our astrologer. We are very proud of…

    Devilry Afoot

    Devilry Afoot

    Before I begin this morning, I would like to complain and whine for a few minutes. Our “good” computer has decided to sever its relationship with its keyboard. If you…

    Discrimination: The Next Big Deal

    Discrimination: The Next Big Deal

    It sure looks as if we will eventually win the right to marry, and that we’ll do so with the support of most Americans. Even our opponents have switched strategies,…

    Bayard Rustin Owned His Power As a Black, Openly Gay Man

    Bayard Rustin Owned His Power As a Black, Openly Gay Man

    On August 28, 2013, we witnessed history in the making on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. It was the first time ever that a sitting president, let alone the…

    Pope Francis Reaches Out to the Gay Community

    Pope Francis Reaches Out to the Gay Community

    On the occasion of his election, I wrote about Pope Francis in the Bay Times. I suggested Francis might bring a much needed and new pastoral tone to LGBTQ issues…

    The Heat Is On

    The Heat Is On

    August in Central Texas is not a happy time. You know those scenes in horror movies where the scientists are working at the South Pole and have to plod from…