This 12-page issue of The Sentinel, published December 24, 1981, in San Francisco, covers news and commentary relevant to the local LGBTQ+ community. Articles address state restrictions on gay public service announcements, city regulations on adult video sales, bathhouse safety and permit fee increases, and a first-person account of Kaposi's Sarcoma ('gay cancer'). Additional features include coverage of student activism at UC Berkeley, community events, entertainment reviews, classifieds, and advertisements. Editorials and letters discuss sexual ethics, mental health, and community concerns. The publication includes black-and-white photographs, columns, and a range of local advertisements.
