By Sister Dana Van Iquity, Words of Wisdumb from a Fun Nun –
Sister Dana sez, “Three SNAPs down to tyrannical Trump for purposely, callously shutting down the universal nutritional program aka Food Stamps—while American citizens literally starve!”
As myself and many of my friends can easily, unhappily attest, we have been eating “off welfare as welfare queens” for quite a few years now—thanks to generous programs that Democratic Congress in the past has approved of heartily. But now there IS no heart in this disgusting Repugnican Congress that would not dare ever buck their darling Donnie-T and stand up for democracy and decency. Instead of funding for food, Congress passed the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” (or what I prefer to call the “Billionaires’ Bonus Bill.” Showing little concern over people trying to get a last grocery shopping trip, Trump hosted a lavish Halloween party at Mar-A-Lago hours before the SNAP funding lapse. Adding to that latest food misery, SF’s once marvelous Meals on Wheels program had decided just mid-October to cut off their weekly meals delivery from 14 a week down to just 7 frozen meals to needy seniors and others. This seems very Trump failing economy stuff—but, for whatever reason, it adds to us elderly folx a further burden for food consumption. Sister Dana sez, “Meanwhile Scrooge McDuck Trump has the solid gold balls to get donors to raise $350 million for his golden ballroom while ignoring the need to feed the citizens!”
All of this is what Democrat House Leader Representative Hakeem Jeffries so aptly described on October 28, 2025, as “the Republican Healthcare Crisis,” when November has already kicked in for food deprivation, and then sudden rising health insurance cost becomes impossibly out of reach to less than middle class citizens. All along, since the very first repulsive reign of King T-rump, we true Democrats knew there was never going to be an Affordable Care Act (aka ObamaCare) to be replaced by RepubliCAN’Ts’ promising a new and better version—without actually producing any such thing.
Also, the showoff president just wasted taxpayer dollars on renovating the White House bathroom in marble, while his citizens stand in line for food handouts. Nice optics, Trump! Sister Dana sez, “Now that’s a much lovelier toilet in which to store your boxes of classified documents—while flushing taxpayer dollars and watching the common folk starve!”
But there is some good news from SF Mayor Daniel Lurie, who announced on October 29 that “about 112,000 San Francisco residents who are expecting to lose their November food stamp benefits, due to a suspension by the federal government, will be covered through an $18 million public/private partnership.” He noted that, during the November part of the shutdown, the City’s Human Services agency will mail letters to recipients of CalFresh, the California version of SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) with instructions to access their prepaid gift cards that will cover their full benefits for November. Mayor Lurie continued, “Your mayor and your leaders will not let this federal government shutdown prevent you from putting food on the table.”
Question: Did Congress pass a bill ending daylight saving time? No, Congress has not passed a bill to make daylight saving time (DST) permanent. While the “Sunshine Protection Act” passed the Senate in 2022, it did not advance through the House of Representatives, so it never became law. Recent versions of the bill have been introduced again, but are still awaiting action. Why do we need to change clocks just so dairy farmers can milk their cows in the light? Or what exactly is the reason for this yearly, bothersome distraction? Sister Dana sez, “I’m clocking out on DST even though, on November 2, I DID change ALL the clocks in my house. So tiresome!”
On October 26, I had the great pleasure of attending yet another of Fabulosa Books’ Q&A Author Readings—this time featuring Sorry I Keep Crying During Sex by Jesse James Rose. This is a captivating tale of identity, recovery, grief, survivorship, and transness. It follows the aftermath of a rape and the heartache of caring for a grandfather suffering with Alzheimer’s disease. Through lists, theatrical scripts, flashbacks, and Grindr DMs, Jesse’s genre-defying memoir is raw and just plain hysterical in parts (I mean, what’s funny about the 9/11 attacks, right? Or, for that matter, rape?). Jesse takes the reader for a wild ride of overcoming the struggle of being a transgender youth. Jesse is an author, actor, and labor leader based in New York City. She proudly holds degrees from NYU in Music Theatre and Child & Adolescent Mental Health Studies, as well as a certificate in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (three rather “filthy” words we hear these Project 2025 days) from Cornell University. As an actress, Jesse made queer history (queerstory?) in the theatre as the youngest openly non-binary performer to take on the title role of Hedwig and the Angry Inch professionally. More recently, Jesse starred as the infamous Emcee in the stage production of Cabaret, followed by the sold-out run of her debut solo show, Men I’ve Had. Go buy this book! You will cry and laugh along with Jesse.
At 5 pm on Halloween, Sister Dana (dressed in my usual nun drag and makeup—but for this special gay evening as an official “Gay Recruiter” with appropriately sloganed “PROMOTE HOMOSEXUALITY” t-shirt), I was privileged to help cut the ribbon at the SF BAY TIMES’ CASTRO STREET CAM #5 ceremony held in front of The Castro. Afterwards we all assembled at nearby Catch restaurant on Market for a celebratory champagne toast by my dear co-publishers, Betty Sullivan and Jennifer Viegas.
BEYOND THE RAINBOW: THE INTERSECTION OF PRIDE screens at the Roxie Theatre, 3125 16th Street on November 8, 1 pm. Beyond the Rainbow is a visually arresting and emotionally resonant short documentary that explores identity, leadership, and legacy within the LGBTQ movement through the stories of two groundbreaking figures: Suzanne Ford, the first openly transgender Executive Director of San Francisco Pride; and Nguyen Pham, the first gay Vietnamese American to serve as the organization’s Board President. Directed and produced by Antonio Contreras—a Bay Area filmmaker and 12-time International Fashion Film Award winner—Beyond the Rainbow blends compelling personal interviews with archival footage, capturing the spirit of activism and community in one of the world’s most iconic Pride celebrations. The film is set to a powerful soundtrack featuring a hit single by global house music icon Miguel Migs, with vocals by local favorite Jason Brock, adding emotional depth to the storytelling. This documentary marks the 55th anniversary of San Francisco Pride, serving as both a tribute to its history and a beacon for its future. It is a timely film that celebrates trailblazers while honoring the ongoing pursuit of equity and inclusion. All proceeds from ticket sales will benefit their Forever Roxie Campaign. https://roxie.com/
At a press conference on October 29, clueless Trump finally stated, “You know, based on what I read (note: as if he EVER reads anything) I guess I’m not allowed to run” (note: for a third, non-Constitutional office as president again). Sister Dana sez, “Not only will you NEVER be president again, if election results continue to give us more democratic power, you will be RUN out of office with passing of the Democratic ‘NO KINGS ACT’ demanding your removal using the 25th Amendment! Oh my! Hope springs eternal!”
Sister Dana Sez, Words of Wisdumb from a Fun Nun
Published on November 6, 2025
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