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What a great week to be alive! After our long, uphill battle of the past eight years, the coronation of a new king seemed more surreal than anything. Tears flowed like water in a stream as the city rallied alongside the rest of the nation in support of the greatest symbol of hope Americans have had in this generation. It was an amazing spectacle, and it filled us all with a joy we haven’t collectively expressed in a long time. That joy came rushing out of us in a pulsating frenzy, and the scene that spread across San Francisco, though bittersweet, was palpable. More
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On what will likely be the last weekend of its kind, San Francisco seemed ripe for the picking. Sure, the rain was right at our heels, but that didn’t mean that we couldn’t be extra celebratory about the last time we’d feel eighty degrees for six months. On a Saturday night, every patio at every restaurant in town was overflowing with the sweet excesses that only the ends of summer can deliver. I was making my rounds, enjoying my short shorts for the last time, and couldn’t believe how much scoop was taking place all over. More
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Gay
Room for Squares
If there is one thing to be learned from the ruckus caused by the passing of that hateful proposition, it’s that we’re a hardy and steadfast bunch. We know what we want, we go after it and we won’t let anything stand in our way. So to all the naysayers out there who continually want to rag on our so-called fickleness -- give it a rest, will ya? More
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Room for Squares
Every time there’s a cause for celebration, leave it to the Castro to break out the police barricades and party streamers. Tuesday night was such a night, as our nation celebrated one of it most historic victories in the announcement of our new President Elect, Barack Obama. However, as I stood among the throngs of people reveling in the majorly good news, I couldn’t help but wonder to myself: “These people are gay. Why are they celebrating?” More
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Gay
Room For Squares
Although it’s not uncommon for those of us in the gay community to have straight friends whose views differ from our own, it’s usually the case that their opinions are somewhat similar to ours. After all, they wouldn’t be our friends if they didn’t have somewhat left-leaning ideals to begin with. So really, it shouldn’t surprise us when they decide to come join us for our No On 8 phone banking sessions. But every so often, you hear something that really catches you off guard. More
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In these topsy turvy times, it seems like all we can mutually establish is a general support for common values and a love of alcohol. While one brings us together, the other one, as I have seen, sometimes father apart. In the midst of what has been repeatedly called, “the most important election of our lives,” tempers seem to have been be ignited on television and in the streets. Now while this may seem like a turbulent climate, it is just the perfect settings to do one of my favorite things: dish. More
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Gay
Room for Squares
When people think of San Francisco, what comes to mind? There are a number of things people are likely to think of like Haight & Ashbury, beat poets, counter culture, the ghettos of early minority settlers, and so on. They might even bring up man made marvels like the Golden Gate Bridge and Golden Gate Park. So why is it then that, with a history and demographic as rich and diverse as ours is, more often than not in modern discourse San Francisco is almost always jokingly referred to as the Fag City, the Gay Area, or what have you? More
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Over the course of the past week, I have spent more time thinking about the state of our countires future than the current state of the cities social scene. I mean, we are falling apart, and it is freaking me out. How am I supposed to snoop on all you fags whilst watching CNN and making sure that America hasn’t fallen into the sea? It has been quite the juggling act, as I am sure you are aware. More
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Gay
Room for Squares
With this year’s election looming not three weeks in the distance, it’s important to get the facts straight. As with all things having to do with politics, public perception of ballot issues has become rife with misinformation. The litany of myths surrounding Proposition 8 alone has ranged from innocent misunderstandings to dangerous accusations. In what could be one of the most important elections of our generation, it’s important not to let half truths or, in many cases, complete falsehoods determine our fates. More
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Oh, the season has finally closed. As the Castro closed down its operations on Sunday, ending the Castro Street fair with its massive turnout audience, so closed the long, drunken street fair festival season that has been keeping marketers, merchants, and myself quite busy since Gay Pride in late June. I can honestly say that I am happy to see it close, and am only dreading that it means the Holidays are right around the corner. Ugh! That said, there was plenty of excitement to close the season off with a bang! Let’s discuss. More
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