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    Easter Celebrations

    Photos Courtesy of Leticia Lopez and Juan R. Davila On Saturday, April 8, Mayor London Breed, State Senator Scott Wiener, Supervisor Rafael Mandelman welcomed participants to the Castro Merchants Association’s…

    Senator Wiener Introduces LGBT Seniors Long-Term Care Bill of Rights

    Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) last week announced the introduction of SB 219, the California LGBT Seniors Long-Term Care Bill of Rights, which will strengthen protections for LGBT seniors living in long-term care…

    Here’s What Millennials Have Taught Me

    Here’s What Millennials Have Taught Me

    By Hillary Rodham Clinton (Editor’s note: Clinton released this piece ahead of the recent town hall debate. She addressed it to millennials, many of whom have previously said that they…

    In Memoriam: Joani Blank

    In Memoriam: Joani Blank

    By Dr. Carol Queen Joani Blank, who founded Good Vibrations in 1977, has died. She was 79 and had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer just over two months before. True…

    Project Open Hand Weekend Declared

    Project Open Hand Weekend Declared

    The San Francisco Giants, Ghirardelli Chocolate Company and Project Open Hand are proud to join forces on September 10–11, 2016, for “Project Open Hand Weekend,” a special two-day celebration benefitting…

    First Elected Out Lesbian Bishop of the United Methodist Church Braves Challenges

    First Elected Out Lesbian Bishop of the  United Methodist Church Braves Challenges

    You can dance in a hurricane, but only if you’re standing in the eye. -Brandi Carlile, The Eye As a lesbian minister ordained in the United Methodist Church (UMC), Rev.…

    Celebrating 40 Years of Giving ‘Em Hope

    Celebrating 40 Years of Giving ‘Em Hope

    On Thursday, August 11, the Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club will celebrate and toast 40 years of queer progressive Democratic politics and activism in San Francisco. The club’s annual dinner…

    In Memoriam

    In Memoriam

    William A. Oakes (January 3, 1934–April 13, 2016) William A. “Skip” Oakes was a devoted lover, partner, constant companion, soulmate and husband for 37 years to Richard W. Coddington. For…

    Changes Coming to Jane Warner Plaza

    Changes Coming to Jane Warner Plaza

    Tables and chairs are back at The Castro’s Jane Warner Plaza, inviting all to sit for coffee, lunch and to people watch. Andrea Aiello, Executive Director for the Castro/Upper Market…

    It Is Not OK

    It Is Not OK

    By Dr. Timothy Seelig (Editor’s note: Dr. Seelig wrote the following piece on June 13, the day after the Orlando shooting.) Today, everyone is processing at their own pace and…