By Sister Dana Van Iquity—
Sister Dana sez, “Gung Hay Fat Choy! The Chinese New Year Festival & Parade is soon upon us as we embrace the theme ‘Horse Leads to Success’ for the Year of the Horse!”
On March 7, 6 pm, Huaxing Arts Group of San Francisco, the Parade’s opening act, will return to bring us a mesmerizing Chinese cultural performance that will leave audiences captivated. Then watch two-time Olympic gold medalist, Grand Marshal Ailing “Eileen” Gu, light the ceremonial opening firecrackers! Honorary Marshal Harlan Wong will help us welcome the “Year of the Horse.” And finally—following the stunning showcase of elaborate floats, colorful costumes, and captivating performances—a breathtaking, signature drone show will truly be a sight not to be missed! If you can’t be there in person, catch the coverage live on ABC KGO-TV.
Tyrant T-rump has boldly stated on his February 13 Truth NOT Social, “There will be Voter I.D. for the Midterm Elections, whether approved by Congress or not!” Meanwhile, Repugnican Congress was busy passing the notorious SAVE Act—restricting millions from voting. DHS Secretary Nobody Noem assured the racists, “to make sure we have the right people voting, electing the right leaders to lead this country.” Dictator Donald wrote, “It’s a CAN’T MISS for the re-election in the midterms, AND BEYOND!” Sister Dana sez, “The right people on the Left and Independents need to vote out every single billionaire bigot that is leading us into this undemocratic mess!”
The Washington Coal Club has presented trophy-loving Trump with “The Inaugural Undisputed Champion of Beautiful Clean Coal Award.” When did coal become clean? And, no thanks to President Dump & Company, the ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA, established by a Republican in 2009) can no longer protect us from pollution. Also, perilous Prez has ordered the Pentagon to buy electricity from coal plants. Sister Dana sez, “Climate Change is NOT a hoax, Donald Dumpster! Our planet is getting horrifically hotter!”
In more pathological news, recall back on July 21, 2015, when Trump promised to hire “only the best” people.” Fast forward to January 19, 2025, when he praised (grossly): “We have a great cabinet, amazing people, some stars, fantastic people, visionaries and reformers—all of them high-IQ. I think the cabinet is fantastic and doing a great job.” But we Democrats and a few Republican Congresspeople disagree vehemently, including AG Bondi’s childishly theatric response to the Epstein files, Lutnick’s lie about visiting Epstein Island, and Noem’s utter chaos inside the DHS (both with her staff and horrendous handling of innocent immigrants and their peaceful protesters). Sister Dana sez, “When will we hear Donald’s famous catchphrase from his TV’s ‘Apprentice’ show: ‘You’re FIRED!’”?!
In happy news, just days after “the enemy” of LGBTQs had taken down the Pride Flag, New York politicians and leaders have re-raised THE RAINBOW FLAG at the STONEWALL NATIONAL MONUMENT in a giant rebellion against the T-rumpers! Sister Dana sez, “Well, where else but the heart of queer rights rebellion, the Stonewall Inn, should the Pride Flag be freely flown ?!”
It is shocking (yet not surprising) that ICE plans to spend $38.3 billion turning warehouses into detention centers. Sister Dana sez, “How comforting (not!) to discover that the Big Ugly Bill will help pay for jails and not for more buildings for the unfortunately unhoused! Holy Incarceration, Batman!”
I am excited to announce a new nonfiction book by KenjiYoshino & David Glasgow, HOW EQUALITY WINS: A New Vision for an Inclusive America. As Trump’s war on diversity intensifies, this new book explores a vision for Equality amid bigot Donald’s continual DEI attacks.
We were delighted to attend Centering Change: A Community Welcome for Jen Valles on February 19 at the LGBT Center. We celebrated Jen’s incredible contributions to the center and heard more about her vision as new Executive Director regarding where we’re headed next. Board Chairs Mary Kate Johnson and Travis Mitchell raved about Jen, her impressive résumé, and long-term dedication to the community. They then introduced Valles, who spoke of her deep compassion for our community. She emphasized, “We don’t tear things down; we build them up. That’s what we do here!” She asked rhetorically, “What is the love and joy we have to radiate out?” We also were greatly entertained and moved by the amazizzzzzzng guitar, singing, and original song-writing of Azuah.
The Supreme Court actually acted supremely on February 20 in ruling against Trump’s terrifying tariffs, saying he exceeded his authority and went against Congress’ right to impose taxes. Of course, T-rump launched a scathing attack against them, calling some of them “fools and disloyal.” But economists argue that tariffs are in truth taxes on American businesses with the costs being passed along to American consumers. Currently, the price is $1,700 per household. Sister Dana sez, “What happened to the already $142 Billion that the federal government has snatched in Trump tariffs?!” Bad news, because Daddy Warbucks says he will go around the law and make his executive orders without Congress!
Have you ever wondered if maybe, possibly you are TOO Far to the Left? Find out with playwright/director John Fisher in his brilliant LEFT FIELD now playing at Theatre Rhino, 4229 18th & Castro Streets. This intimate setting allows John’s fabulous co-stars Gene Mocsy and Elana Swartz to VERY PHYSICALLY take over the place—up, down, and around—in an actor’s most exhausting yet energetically inspiring roles. Joined by stage manager and awesome actor Raphael Buenaventura, this tremendous trio of Gene, Elana, and John take a radical, queer, loud-mouthed, unrelenting AIDS activist and extreme sports participant (Fisher’s energy is incredible) along his mostly successful path through campaigning for mayor, supervisor, and (what now?!) challenging Trump for his THIRD term as president! Let’s cheer John on—now through March 15. https://www.therhino.org/
It was a record-setting Winter Olympics with 6 Golds and 16 Medals for the USA in Women’s Events! Men didn’t do too shabbily either! The Closing Ceremonywas gorgeous and impressive—including opera, symphony, Italian anthem, and AWARDS!
THE OSCARS (98th Academy Awards) will air on KABC on March 12, 4–7 pm with Conan O’Brien hosting. Sister Dana sez, “Here’s hoping they are even queerer than last year’s show!”
“Have a BALL at the OSCARS” at the largest LGBTQ watch party in the Bay Area for the “98th Annual Academy Awards” on Sunday, March 15, 4–8 pm at The Cafe, 2369 Market and Castro Streets. We members of the social and fundraising club Krewe de Kinque will present our BAL MASQUE XXIII offering a huge wall of screens, costumed performers, drink specials, and great music for dancing. Join our traditional Second Line Parade led by the Grand Marshal; and discover who will be the newest KdK King & Queen XXIII. Net proceeds support the ongoing work of OPENHOUSE, providing housing and community projects for aging LGBTQ seniors since 1998. KdK Queen VII Sister Dana sez, “Come with us, and Let the Good Times Roll!” https://bit.ly/4tIQAuO
Sister Dana sez, “By the time this is published, Trump will have already given his State of the Union speech. I now predict nothing but lies, hatred, and self-promotion from the Orange Ogre. UGH!”
Sister Dana Sez, Words of Wisdumb from a Fun Nun
Published on February 26, 2026
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