By Sister Dana Van Iquity–
Sister Dana sez, “Participate in NO KINGS DAY on June 14, because Trump is NOT a king and does NOT deserve a military parade with tanks on his birthday—paid for with tens of millions of dollars by taxpayers!”
The organization INDIVISIBLE and a coalition of other pro-democracy partner organizations are promoting the nationwide NO KINGS DAY of Defiance on Flag Day (June 14). The actions are set to take place during tyrant Trump’s military parade (including armored tanks) in Washington, D.C., on June 14. Protesters across the country will come together for marches, rallies, and demonstrations to reject corrupt, authoritarian politics in the United States. In San Francisco, gather at Dolores Park at 11:30 am, June 14. Then at noon, march to Civic Center Plaza for a rally 1–2 pm. “June 14th is also the U.S. Army’s birthday—a day that marks when Americans first organized to stand up to a king. Trump isn’t honoring that legacy. He’s hijacking it to celebrate himself,” commented a spokesperson from Indivisible. They added, “This is bigger than politics. They’ve defied our courts, deported citizens, disappeared people off the streets, attacked our civil rights, slashed essential services, and handed billions to their allies. We’re not gathering to feed his ego. We’re building a movement that will leave him behind. The flag doesn’t belong to Donald Trump. It belongs to us. Enough is enough!” More info at https://www.nokings.org/
Trump and his arch-conservative Supreme Court thought his immunity from the law was a done deal. But Justice Sonia Sotomayor heartily disagreed stating, “The president is now a king above the law. With fear for our democracy, I dissent!”
It was MARTINI WEEK, May 19–25 nationally (“Drink a Martini that Matters”), so a dozen of us local SF Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence (SPI) appeared at 18 Harlan Place on May 19 to celebrate! JUNIPERO GIN was excited to throw this weeklong celebration and continue raising funds for SPI—a longstanding LGBTQ charitable organization whose roots in San Francisco go back to 1979, and now have chapters worldwide. Funds raised this year for Martini Week went towards four other SPI chapters. Martini Week began in 2022 as a love letter to San Francisco and the martini, which has become a coast-to-coast celebration of creativity, community, and giving back. This year, they expanded to 14 cities. Cheers, everyone!
Celebrate the INTERSEX PROGRESS PRIDE FLAG MURAL being installed by Castro Ambassador and activist Harry Breaux and community volunteers in Jane Warner Plaza on June 20, 5:30–6 pm. This plaza is visible to the whole world via the San Francisco Bay Times Castro Street webcams—giving the universe a view of the inclusiveness and how it is represented in the Castro.
PRIDE BINGO is back! Join us Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence on June 13 at 7 pm, Elks Lodge, 450 Post Street, 3rd floor. Bingo cards available in advance and more info at the SF Elks website store. (https://store.sfelks.org/) Ohhh 69! Bingo!
While most of us Americans were asleep an hour after midnight May 21, Republicans were wide awake, trying to gut Medicaid and Medicare without us knowing. They snuck votes for over $500 BILLION in cuts to Medicare and tried to rip Medicaid from nearly 14 million Americans. Governor Gavin Newsom had pointed out that, if passed, the bill would strip up to 3.4 million Californians of their health coverage and cost the state an estimated $30 billion in lost federal funding. The loss of federal funding would also force a number of hospitals and clinics across the state to shut down. This massive tax break to ultra-wealthy corporations and billionaires would also gut nutritional aid assistance—which puts food on the table for children, veterans, and seniors. So, on May 22, just two Republicans and every Democrat in The House voted “nay,” and thereby the “Bogus Billionaire Bonus” passed for Senate approval. Sister Dana sez, “Repugnicans know this is wildly unpopular, which is why they did it when they thought no one would notice—under the cover of night, behind closed doors. Is this in ANY way a form of democracy?!”
They gave a “big, beautiful” gift in their tax bill to any mass shooter or assassin who intends to take lives when they deregulated silencers, allowing ANYONE to access them. So now rogue gun dealers who flout the law and have ties to violent crime have been invited to reapply for their licenses. Sister Dana sez, “We really need SILENCERS on Trump and his awful administration. No, not with guns—but something with which to hush them up! Silence, you haters!”
More “silencer” news, but about silencing Trump’s goofiness: The White House has scrubbed its website of transcripts from PresiDense Donald Trump’s speeches and appearances—hiding his lies, unhinged comments, and even moments when world leaders have rebuked his statements. NBC News reports that while transcripts for some of Trump’s appearances were on the official White House website recently, they have been pulled due to a shift in the administration’s communications policy. Now, only videos of those moments are available and there is no accompanying transcript. Sister Dana sez, “What is the White House trying to hide? Do they not want to have PROOF of this dictator’s huge decline in mental and physical health?!” But if we want documents, the AMERICAN PRESIDENCY PROJECT has nearly 170,000 records to check out, and if we want transcripts, we can get facts at https://rollcall.com/factbase/
Sister Dana sez, “Happy FATHER’S DAY on June 15 to all you Dads, Daddies, and Drag King Father! Your offspring are awesome!
BROADWAY BARES SF: HEX APPEAL is June 15, 8 pm at 1015 Folsom Street. Each year, Broadway Bares SF brings together a community of dancers, dreamers, and doers for a night unlike any other. This year’s show, Hex Appeal, brings a spellbinding cast of performers ready to enchant you with show-stopping moves and mesmerizing stage presence. The vibe is a little spooky, sparkly, and a whole lot of fun. Featuring RuPaul’s Lady Camden, illusionist Jack Alexander, and cabaret star Leanne Borghesi, and a few magical surprises—this cast might just leave you bewitched. All proceeds benefit THE RICHMOND/ERMET AID FOUNDATION (REAF) and BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS (BCEFA). https://www.reaf-sf.org/
Since Trump became Presi-dense in January, he has changed his tariff policy more than 50 times. Because of this maddening behavior, a delicious meme has emerged in calling him TACO (Trump Always Chickens Out)! Sister Dana sez, “He is definitely el pollo loco, so I need to change my restaurant order from tacos to burritos, please!”
Everything you ever wanted to know about FRAMELINE FILM FESTIVAL, “The World Is Watching,” June 18–28 is at https://www.frameline.org/
Join Donna Sachet and the AIDS LEGAL REFERRAL PANEL (ALRP) at Hot Johnnie›s, 4077 18th Street on June 21, 2–5 pm for a GARDEN PARTY! ALRP is protecting the rights, dignity, and health of people living with HIV/AIDS. Open bar, hors d’oeuvres, win $100 for Best Summer Hat!
https://www.alrp.org/
SAN FRANCISCO GAY MEN’S CHORUS will present THE PRIDE CONCERT, a musical celebration of Trans and Nonbinary Voices, featuring special guest Justin Tranter (famous songwriter for Lady Gaga, Chappell Roan, and Sam Smith) on June 21, 1 pm & 7:30 pm at Curran Theatre. https://www.sfgmc.org/
Every first Sunday, mark your calendars for shopping joy therapy in San Francisco’s iconic Castro neighborhood. From noon–5 pm enjoy the fabulous CASTRO ART MART featuring dozens of local artists, small businesses, and live entertainment taking over Noe and Market Streets, infusing creative joy and queer spirits! At Castro Art Mart on June 1, I delighted in seeing two of my fave artists, superb photographer Gareth Gooch and exquisite portrait painter Deidre Defranceaux. I was thrilled to discover a new, miniaturized, more sparkly Sister Dana rainbow nun portrait by Deige on display!
Activists and community leaders Alex U. Inn and Juanita MORE! have announced details for their sixth annual Pride event, PEOPLE’S MARCH & RALLY – UNITE TO FIGHT! While in past years the event was held on Pride Sunday, this year it will be on Sunday, June 22. It will begin with a rally at 11 am at the corner of Polk and Washington Streets in San Francisco, featuring speakers and entertainers; then march down Polk Street—the same route as the first Gay Liberation Protest, which occurred on Saturday, June 27, 1970. The march will end at Civic Center for a celebration of culture and community with DJs, performers, and artists’ booths from 12:30–4 pm. https://juanitamore.com/
On June 7, the official 30TH ANNUAL PINK TRIANGLE installation on Twin Peaks was celebrated—including inspiring speeches by Pink Triangle Co-founder Patrick Carney, SF Mayor Daniel Lurie, and Senator Scott Wiener. The Pink Triangle will be visible all month long!
Later, on June 7, MAITRI (“no one should suffer, transition, or die alone”) and its Chief Executive Officer Michael Armentrout presented the HEELS FOR HOPE variety show fundraiser at Marines’ Memorial Theatre. Glorious entertainment was provided by hilarious standup Baruch Porras-Hernandez, amazing, amusing costumed circus troupe Fou Fou Ha, and RuPaul Drag Race’s drag singer-songwriter Adore Delano.
Sister Dana sez, “Congratulations to the SF Pride Committee for naming this year’s PRIDE PARADE CELEBRITY GRAND MARSHAL to be Emmy-winning writer Harper Steele! She is known for her starring role in Netflix’s stunning documentary, ‘Will and Harper,’ following her transition.”
WORLD PRIDE DC is celebrating its 50th Anniversary. Sister Dana sez, “We in San Francisco can be proud of our 55th annual PRIDE CELEBRATION, ‘Queer Joy Is Resistance,’ on Saturday and Sunday, June 28 & 29!”
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Published on June 12, 2025
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