Sister Dana sez, “So, Mister Twister Trump..”

By Sister Dana Van Iquity–

Sister Dana sez, “So, Mister Twister Trump, how are those ‘draining the swamp’ promises you’ve made over and over and over? How’s THAT going—now that you’ve become the Center of The Coverup?!”

A very recent WAPO poll has found that 58% of Americans no longer approve and strongly disapprove of Trump’s handling of the Epstein files. They want ALL the files revealed—Trump included (sans the terribly abused teenage victims and other women—whose names should be the ONLY ones redacted to protect their legal and emotional rights. Epstein’s and Maxwell’s pedophiles should be clearly named. Coming after that revelation, Trump’s five-day stupid trip to Scotland was thankfully met with protests by hundreds of demonstrators in several different Scottish cities over the July 25–29 weekend. Myself—being of proudly Irish-Scottish heritage—I am so proud of the perfect protesters throughout Scotland when they boldly, cleverly, proudly demonstrated against Trump hosting that orange butt-kissing, sycophantic British Prime Minister Keir Starmer near one of grifter Trump’s three money-making golf courses and resorts in Scotland (needlessly costing U.S. taxpayers millions of dollars for his travel and security). Many of these sweet Scottish activists gloriously waved in the air such homemade placards that read all the way from being cleverly, practically poetic sing-song (“TRUMP AND STARMER SITTING IN A TREE … K.I.L.L.I.N.G. INNOCENT PEOPLE!”); to giving the awesomely current critique (“Scotland Hated Trump Before It Was Fashionable!”); and ingeniously getting the lying attempts of dumpster Trumpster and his unqualified administration regarding false, re-written, anti-DEI history to be completely corrected—right down to the historically accurate, fact-checking commentary (“King George III Never Was!” placards held high for all to see and compared to King Trump III). One musical protest utilized loud bagpipes to drown out the sound of all of tyrant Trump’s trumpeting terrorism. Two witty demonstrators stood right next to each other: one woman playing on bagpipes had a sign in another hand with her funny cartoon orange baby in diapers being the direct opposite to her musical accompaniment of activism on bagpipes—the card’s printed statement: “At least THIS bag of hot air serves a purpose”; while another protester’s sign—with a big arrow pointing laughingly and lovingly at her bagpipe musical statement to Trump—gave his most insincere regrets: “Sorry, I can’t hear your b.s. over her bagpipes!”Scotts-Irish Sister Dana sez, “Begorrah, Braw Bonnie Lad & Lassie, and Tidy Laud to ye Scottivists (Scotland Activists) for yer darlin’ demonstrations! I might add, ‘Glay Va,’ which is Scottish Gaelic for ‘Very Good’! Trump the troll, as you swell Scotts say so often, is such a ‘bawbag’—an ignorant, obnoxious, or otherwise debatable person.”

Sister Dana has never been very concerned about maps. So why is he practically “setting his veil on fire” over these upcoming maps? It’s because of these illegal, immoral Congressional Redistricting Gerrymandering maps that Texas Republicans and other Repugnican states keep trying to do to cheat the mid-term vote, push racist math, and gain at least five more seats in Congress. Trump said “the part out loud” that he wanted this in Texas and five other red states. Much like he said back before the Big Election (where much of the GOP still insists was illegally electing President Joe Biden). During a phone call with Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger on January 2, 2021, then-President Trump had pressured Raffensperger to “find 11,780 votes” to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia. Fortunately, Brad refused to commit such an awful, unlawful, criminal act. Democrats (we who believe in democracy) are fighting this scheme. We say The Department of “In”Justice should intervene to stop such a partisan political agenda effort. Democrats are calling for an investigation. I’m so proud of Texas Democrats who fled the state to stop the vote by Republican’ts. And California Governor Gavin Newsom threatened to call Trump’s bluff and properly redistrict California! Sister Dana sez, ‘Let’s stop being nice guys, and let’s play dirty like the GOP (Grifting Oligarchic Punks) does during these terrible Trumpian times!”

TMIM Emperor Ashlé Blow and Empress Afrika America in conjunction with The Diamond Court of Diversity, Excellence, and Joy will present TENDERLOIN TESSIE FUNDRAISER on August 16, 4:30–7:30 pm at Beaux, 2344 Market Street. Empress 15 Tessie began serving meals to members of the Tenderloin community over 50 years ago—a godsend to many in need. Then and now and how! https://www.sfimperialcouncil.org/

CHAIN OF LOVE, a Broadway Album Release Party and Concert with CARLY OZARD and Friends will happen on August 18, 7:30 pm, 864 Folsom Street, between 4th & 5th streets. See the related separate story in this issue. https://www.carlyozard.com/chain-of-love

Downtown San Francisco will be abuzz with free music and dance once again when ANOTHER PLANET ENTERTAINMENT will rock the city with its final two concerts of their summer series. On September 7, Union Square will groove to the Daytime Disco vibes from Poolside, the nu-disco brand created by Jeffrey Paradise. Following this, Civic Center Plaza invites attendees to the Empire 15 concert on September 13 featuring Shaboozey, known for his crossover hit “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” Nigerian sensation Fireboy DML, and local talent Red Leather—jointly celebrating global pop music. Free RSVPs via Empire 15(https://www.empire15.com/) and https://bit.ly/4ltKqtf

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History has removed references to Trump’s two impeachments from an exhibit display. A person familiar with the exhibit plans said the change came about as part of a content review that the Smithsonian agreed to undertake following pressure from the White House to remove an art museum director. This is yet another act of rewriting history and succumbing to authoritarian influence. And the beat goes on.

SF Supervisor Matt Dorsey wants to end SF’s EQUAL BENEFITS ORDINANCE and repeal our Domestic Partner Benefit Law—saying “it’s a principle that ended ten years ago, costs San Francisco residents, is bad for business, and it’s time to take a look at this. We have a responsibility to our taxpayers.” But we in the LGBTQ community vehemently disagree, and believe that EBO is a safeguard and protection for us. Gwenn Craig, former President of the HARVEY MILK LGBTQ DEMOCRATIC CLUB, helped form this vital ordinance back in the 1990s. “Leave things in place—for the possibility that they may be all that you have to rely on in the future,” Craig argued. “Don’t strip away rights that you know might be needed.” She noted that there are also elderly couples and hetero partners who have taken good advantage of the EBO.

The former 1960s-era Birkenstock Building in Novato—known for its midcentury design—will soon become the new ART & DESIGN MUSEUM celebrating the works of California designers Ray and Charles Eames (famous for their fairly modern Eames chairs). The nonprofit, EAMES INSTITUTE OF INFINITE CURIOSITY, hopes to bring that vision to life. “We want to make this a global destination, and we believe some icons like Ray and Charles and some of their contemporaries deserve that kind of support,” said EIOIC President John Cary. “We are also looking to make space for emerging artists that have not yet made their big mark.”

On August 2 at FABULOSA BOOKS, 489 Castro Street, I had the extremely inspiring, motivating, activist heart-pumping experience of attending BE THE REVOLUTION: Book Reading with author JAY PONTI & two-person panel on Building Grassroots Power Through Solidarity. Ponti read from his debut book, Be the Revolution (How Occupy Wall Street and the Bernie Sanders Movement Reshaped American Politics), which has been praised by Noam Chomsky, Dr. Cornel West, Mark Ruffalo, and other influential leaders. Jay has played key roles in movements such as “Occupy Wall Street” and was a top surrogate wrangler for Bernie Sanders’ 2016 and 2020 campaigns. Jay was joined in a lively Q&A with Michael Rouppet, Co-founder and President of “Marty’s Place”—the only self-governing affordable housing co-op for people with HIV/AIDS in the U.S.—as well as Co-Vice President of Political Affairs for the Latino Democratic Club of San Francisco. In addition, Rouppet is founder of the HIV/AIDS and Anti-Corruption Caucus for the Harvey Milk LGBTQ Democratic Club. He is also a co-author of The San Francisco Principles 2020, developed by and for long-term HIV survivors, advocating for the well-being and rights of this community. Michael and Jay conversed with Shanti Singh, Legislative & Communications Director for Tenants Together, where she leads state-level housing justice policy and strategy work with over 60 grassroots member organizations. She also served as California Deputy Data Director for Bernie Sanders’ 2020 presidential campaign. What a stimulating evening for this activist nun (I, who also participated in San Francisco’s various versions of “Occupy” protests wearing special veil material printed sarcastically in gold bars and hundred dollar bills)! Anyway, please go to Fabulosa Books and buy this informative, inspirational, amusing BE THE REVOLUTION by Jay Ponti! Let’s keep Being the Revolution!!!

AUGUST is officially recognized as TRANSGENDER HISTORY MONTH in California. We need to recognize trans trailblazers, and share how we can get involved in uplifting our vibrant transgender community. Sister Dana sez, “All year long we’ve been hammering home the message that, when it comes to fighting for our rights, our dignity, and our respect: The GLOVES Are OFF! Unless you’re a drag queen—in which case, you might want to wear a nice pair of fancy opera gloves!”

Sister Dana Sez Words of Wisdumb from a Fun Nun
Published on August 14, 2025