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Former Supervisor Harry Britt dies
I just thought Harry was a great asset to San Francisco and did a really fantastic job. He’s kind of an unsung hero because he’s…
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Mark Leno seeks to make SF LGBT history
[Editor’s Note: Mark Leno did not win. After all of the instant run-off votes rolled over, he finished in second, about 1% behind the winner,…
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This month in SF Gay History: September
September 17, 1859 On this date in 1859, Joshua Norton proclaimed himself Emperor of the United States, becoming one of SF’s most colorful characters and…
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SF’s LGBT representation changes
When San Francisco’s elected and re-elected officials take their oaths of office in January of 2015, we’ll be represented by fewer openly-LGBT officials than we…
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Harvey’s legacy on the BOS
When Harvey Milk was sworn in as a San Francisco Supervisor on January 8, 1978, he was the first openly gay person to hold elected office…
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