San Francisco Sentinel, May 16, 1980, Vol. 7, No. 10

This issue of The Sentinel, published May 16, 1980, is San Francisco's largest and most widely read gay newspaper. The 15-page issue covers national and local news affecting the LGBTQ+ community, including political developments such as the drive for gay support in the Kennedy and Carter presidential campaigns, new federal protections for gay civil servants, and the introduction of a gay speakers program in San Francisco schools. Additional topics include anti-discrimination resolutions, censorship battles, legal actions on copyright and immigration, and community organizing. The issue features news briefs, editorials, letters, arts and entertainment reviews, classified advertisements, and coverage of events and nightlife. Black-and-white photographs, advertisements for local businesses, and community resources are included throughout.

Title

Variant Title

S.F. Sentinel.
Sentinel.

Published

1980-05-16

Full Collection Name

San Francisco Sentinel

Project Name

San Francisco Bay Area gay and lesbian serial collection

Subject (Topic)

Gay community
Gay rights
Political campaigns
Discrimination
Community organization
Censorship
Letters to the editor

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Text

Extent

1 online resource (v. : ill.)

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