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    Ban Ki-moon: Leading by Example

    Ban Ki-moon: Leading by Example

    In last edition’s column, we told the story of openly gay Syrian refugee Subhi Nahas, who recently made history when he addressed the first ever meeting of the United Nations…

    Learning to Be an LGBT Ally

    Learning to Be an LGBT Ally

    When I was in middle school, a friend asked me why I didn’t support gay marriage. I told her that I believed marriage was between a man and a woman.…

    Randy Shilts: The Murrow of Castro Street

    Randy Shilts: The Murrow of Castro Street

    Before AIDS had its name, before it had the attention of the media, the government, or even the gay community, Randy Shilts was bringing information about it to the notice…

    Surviving AIDS – Looking Beyond the Meds

    Surviving AIDS – Looking Beyond the Meds

    On September 18, the eighth annual National HIV & Aging Awareness Day will highlight the massive change in the epidemic: half of all people with HIV in the U.S. will…

    Ann Rostow: Gay Like Me

    Ann Rostow: Gay Like Me

    By Ann Rostow Gay Like Me When you’re part of a small minority, as we are, it feels as if every celebrity member of the group becomes a reflection on…

    In the News

    By Dennis McMillan SF Day of Action for Black Trans Liberation Draws Hundreds The statue of Simon Bolivar in United Nations Plaza was the site of a rally called by…

    Democratic Party Blues and City College Turns a Corner

    Democratic Party Blues and  City College Turns a Corner

    On August 12, the members of San Francisco’s Democratic County Central Committee met to vote on the Party’s endorsements for this November’s ballot. It was a grim night for the…

    A Challenge for the Times – Money and Memory Issues

    A Challenge for the Times – Money and Memory Issues

    The increasing prevalence of dementia diagnoses, such as Alzheimer’s disease, is affecting more families in America. Family members must confront a wide range of issues, from determining when someone is…

    Propositions on the November Ballot Concerning SF Housing

    Propositions on the November Ballot  Concerning SF Housing

    Five years ago, one of the largest issues facing San Francisco was its 9.5% unemployment rate. The economy was still in recession and people were looking for work. The real…

    Oakland Pride 2015 to Showcase East Bay LGBT Music

    Oakland Pride 2015 to Showcase East Bay LGBT Music

    Here at the San Francisco Bay Times and “Betty’s List,” we often say that we’re “bi-Bay,” because we have an office in Oakland and attend many East Bay events. An…