San Francisco Sentinel, November 14, 1980, Vol. 7, No. 23

Thirteen-page issue of The Sentinel, San Francisco's largest and most widely read gay newspaper, published November 14, 1980. Major articles include analysis of the political climate for gay rights following Ronald Reagan's presidential election, anti-gay violence in Dolores Park, and the first major gay band performance at Davies Symphony Hall. Additional coverage includes legal battles over immigration restrictions on homosexuals, the impact of the Moral Majority and New Right on national politics, local and national election results, and ongoing community events. The issue features news briefs, editorial commentary, letters, entertainment reviews, classifieds, and advertisements reflecting San Francisco's gay and lesbian community at the dawn of the 1980s.

Title

Variant Title

S.F. Sentinel.
Sentinel.

Published

1980-11-14

Full Collection Name

San Francisco Sentinel

Project Name

San Francisco Bay Area gay and lesbian serial collection

Subject (Topic)

Gay rights
Gay community
Violence against
Community organization
Elections, [date]
Advertising, Classified

Keyword

Gay Rights ; Anti-Gay Violence ; Dolores Park ; Davies Symphony Hall ; San Francisco Politics ; Reagan Administration ; Immigration Law ; Moral Majority ; Community Organizing ; Election Results ; Lesbian and Gay Community ; Editorial Commentary ; Entertainment ; Classifieds

Type

Text

Extent

1 online resource (v. : ill.)

Archive

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San Francisco Sentinel

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