Director of Audio

Sophie Bearman

Before becoming a drag icon, Peppermint found inspiration in Prince

Life in Seven Songs

Culture

The drag queen and trans rights activist opens up about finding joy even when there are “no tears left to cry” (Ariana Grande, anyone?).

Senior Culture Editor

Astrid Kane

Girl, did you hear Sam Smith is playing the Castro Theatre? 

The British singer-songwriter and LGBTQ+ icon is the first act booked — for an eight-night residency, no less — at the historic venue.

Business Reporter

Jillian D’Onfro

The new head of the SF LGBT Center is calling for more joy as a form of protest 

Business

Amid escalating attacks on queer rights, former “radical cheerleader” Jen Valles says the center needs to be creative, shrewd, and a model for activism.

Politics Reporter

Gabe Greschler

The secret (that’s not so secret) is out: Manny Yekutiel is running for supervisor

Politics

The owner of the civic space Manny’s has racked up an impressive slate of endorsements, including current D8 Supervisor Rafael Mandelman.

The Haight gets a ‘straight-friendly gay bar,’ and it’s a good time for everybody

Food & Drink

Mary’s on Haight is now open in the former Trax — and a drink there is as uncomplicated and friendly as it gets.