May the words of my mouth and the meditation of all our hearts be acceptable in your sight, oh God, for you are our strength and our Redeemer. Amen. Please be seated. Again, my warm welcome to all who ...

I’ve noticed that whenever a Pope makes even the most anodyne remark, a host of GLBT commentators jubilantly pounce on his words in an effort to manufacture a gay-friendly trend in Church law.

Less than a week after the passing of Tony Bennett was announced, Donna Sachet sang a tribute to the noted singer by performing “I Left My Heart in San Francisco.” The performance took place at the ...

I was delighted to spend my birthday this year with good friends in Rome, Italy, as nearly 800 lesbians gathered for the EL*C ...

A sold-out crowd of 18,064 fans packed Chase Center on May 16, 2025, for the Golden State Valkyries historic season opener.

In the words of Sir Paul McCartney, “It’s good to be back!” Well, I’m telling everyone to climb aboard this winning watercraft. My father often told me not to take any wooden nickels; but if you’re ...

This Transgender History Month, we honor the achievements of transgender history makers, pioneers, and trailblazers. Many are continuing the fight for justice and equality that benefits, not only the ...

Over 20 Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) LGBTQ+ women leaders and allies were honored at Catch in the Castro on May 18, 2025. The celebration, part of the Mimosa series, was produced by the ...

As a nonprofit leader and long-time advocate for aging and disability rights in San Francisco, I know how important it is for our diverse communities to have a place at the table in shaping policy and ...

When it comes to wine, I like to leave the recommendations to my knowledgeable San Francisco Bay Times colleague, Leslie Sbrocco. But a few weeks ago, I happened into a storefront downtown at the ...

Born and raised in Detroit, Chef Elle Simone Scott— food stylist, author, and veteran America’s Test Kitchen (ATK) cast member—is a culinary maverick. She found her love for food while spending time ...

Michael G. Lee has done all of us a great favor. With When the Band Played On, he has written a biography of Randy Shilts, one of the most influential and controversial chroniclers of San Francisco’s ...