Overview The Mayor of Castro Street by Randy Shilts chronicles the life of Harvey Milk, the famous gay rights icon who won a seat on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, making him the first openly gay elected official in California. Milk was a relatively conservative Democrat who raged against “the machine” in populist fashion, demanded equal […]
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June
Book 22: A Short History of San Francisco San Francisco is an exciting city. It’s in the heart of Silicon Valley, the most innovative place on the planet; it’s central to the American LGBT+ rights movement; and it’s home to vibrant art, entertainment, and food. I am a San Francisco resident from now until August […]