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Issue 81 of the Gay pride crusader, published July 18, 1979, documents political, social, and cultural issues affecting San Francisco's gay community at the end of the 1970s. Major articles cover police and district attorney 'witch-hunts' targeting gay men, mass arrests in the East Bay, the entrapment controversy involving Vice cops, and the rise of leftist and communist influence in local organizations. The issue features theatre reviews, community event coverage, commentary on local politics, reports of violence against gay men, and advertisements for bars, clubs, and bookstores. Regular columns include 'Trials & Tribulations' by Elmer Wilhelm and 'Mockingbird' by Thelma Dirt. The paper also provides resources such as the Gay Help Line and promotes upcoming contests and social events. The publication is distributed free and aims to foster understanding and advocacy within and beyond the gay community.

Title
Gay pride crusader, July 18, 1979, Issue 81
Variant Title
Gay crusader.
Gay pride.
Crusader.
Gay crusader news.
San Francisco crusader.
Published
1979-07-18
Full Collection Name
Gay Pride Crusader
Project Name
San Francisco Bay Area gay and lesbian serial collection
Subject (Topic)
Gay press publications
Gay rights
Police misconduct
Entrapment (Criminal law)
San Francisco Bay Area (Calif.)
Theater
Keyword
Gay Rights ; Police Entrapment ; Witch-Hunt ; Community Advocacy ; East Bay Arrests ; Theatre Reviews ; Political Commentary ; San Francisco Politics ; Alcoholism ; Drug Use ; LGBTQ+ Community ; Social Clubs ; Mockingbird Column ; Gay Help Line
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Text
Extent
1 online resource (128 v. : ill.)
Archive
The Library
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