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Guest Opinion: The battle for our lives continues

November 26, 2024 | by Cleve Jones and Tyler TerMeer

Another election has passed, and with it comes the promise of change — or the threat of backsliding.

Guest Opinion: On LGBTQ equality, California lawmakers aren't taking anything for granted

by Scott Wiener
Nov 20, 2024

He was raising money to fight HIV at a Christmas show by the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus when longtime gay activist Cleve Jones said something that has stuck in my mind ever since.

Guest Opinion: AIDS orgs may not survive to see the end of the pandemic

by Tyler TerMeer
Nov 13, 2024

We are extraordinarily fortunate in San Francisco to be making strides in ending the HIV epidemic that has ravaged our communities for over four decades.

Guest Opinion: 'Rainbow is my favorite color'

by Olga Zilberbourg
Nov 6, 2024

In 2016, when my son was 2 years old, my childhood friend and her partner came to visit him.

Local LGBTQ+ Media Giving Day is October 8

by Dana Piccoli, News Is Out
Oct 7, 2024

News Is Out, a collaboration of six LGBTQ+ media representing more than 250 collective years of experience covering the community, is launching the first Local LGBTQ+ Media Giving Day Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024 during LGBTQ History Month.

Guest Opinion: Support Prop B: Crucial investments in the LGBTQ+ community

by Brian Springfield, Jeffrey Kwong, Mawuli Tugbenyoh, and Olivia Parker
Aug 28, 2024

San Francisco stands as a beacon of diversity and inclusion, largely due to its vibrant and resilient LGBTQ+ community.

Guest Opinion: Kamala Harris for president

by Gabriel Haaland
Aug 21, 2024

For the queer and trans community living in the South outside the Blue Wall of states, like me, the past couple of years have become increasingly dangerous, especially for trans folks and drag queens.

Guest Opinion: My prostate cancer journey

by David-Elijah Nahmod
Aug 14, 2024

"We found some cancer," said the doctor. My heart skipped a beat.

Guest Opinion: What being American and gay means to me

by Delicia Niami
Jul 31, 2024

As a child of the 1970s, I grew up knowing that America was a melting pot where people come to make their dreams come true.

Guest Opinion: My vision for LGBTQ+ inclusion in SF

by Daniel Lurie
Jul 17, 2024

This year's Pride celebrations illuminated the best of our San Francisco's spirit: love, pride, and acceptance.

Guest Opinion: ALRP knows having a lawyer makes a difference

by Matt Foreman
Jul 10, 2024

I've just wrapped up my first six months as executive director at the AIDS Legal Referral Panel, which has been providing free legal service to people living with HIV/AIDS for over four decades.

Guest Opinion: Amid extremism, LGBTQs should prepare

by James Sears
Jul 2, 2024

Last month, we commemorated the 1969 Stonewall Rebellion through a kaleidoscopic set of events.

Guest Opinion: Local Prides are building strength and resilience

by Eve Keller and Ron deHarte
Jun 26, 2024

June will soon be in the rear-view mirror, but what a time it's been with the joy and celebration that accompanies Pride Month.

Guest Opinion: Queer history brings new future to downtown SF

by Robbie Silver
Jun 19, 2024

The San Francisco that we all know and love is undergoing quite an evolution.

Guest Opinion: Advice for queer women — run for office

by Emma Heiken
Jun 12, 2024

In the 1990s, queer women were having their moment in San Francisco. Mary Ellen Cunha and Peggy Forster had proudly opened the windows of Twin Peaks Tavern for all the world to see.

Opinion :: Guest Opinion

Guest Opinion: The battle for our lives continues

Guest Opinion: On LGBTQ equality, California lawmakers aren't taking anything for granted

Guest Opinion: AIDS orgs may not survive to see the end of the pandemic

Guest Opinion: 'Rainbow is my favorite color'

Local LGBTQ+ Media Giving Day is October 8

Guest Opinion: Support Prop B: Crucial investments in the LGBTQ+ community

Guest Opinion: Kamala Harris for president

Guest Opinion: My prostate cancer journey

Guest Opinion: What being American and gay means to me

Guest Opinion: My vision for LGBTQ+ inclusion in SF

Guest Opinion: ALRP knows having a lawyer makes a difference

Guest Opinion: Amid extremism, LGBTQs should prepare

Guest Opinion: Local Prides are building strength and resilience

Guest Opinion: Queer history brings new future to downtown SF

Guest Opinion: Advice for queer women — run for office

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