San Francisco Sentinel, March 17, 1983, Vol. VIII, No. 9

This issue of The Sentinel, published March 17, 1983, in San Francisco, covers local and national news of significance to the LGBTQ+ community. Major articles include debate among local gay political leaders regarding the recall of Mayor Dianne Feinstein, discussion of the Alice B. Toklas Democratic Club's split endorsement, and a forum on the mayor's record with respect to gay rights and police accountability. The issue also features reports on employment discrimination, AIDS research funding, and community events such as the St. Patrick's Day Gala and benefit concerts. Arts and entertainment sections review films, theater, and music, including a feature on John Sayles' film 'Lianna.' Classified ads, personal services, and community notices are included, reflecting the diverse interests and needs of the San Francisco LGBTQ+ community in the early 1980s. The 10-page tabloid-format newspaper is printed in black and white, with photographs, editorial cartoons, and advertisements throughout.

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Variant Title

S.F. Sentinel.
Sentinel.

Published

1983-03-17

Full Collection Name

San Francisco Sentinel

Project Name

San Francisco Bay Area gay and lesbian serial collection

Subject (Topic)

Gay rights
Recall
AIDS (Disease)
Discrimination in employment
Community life
Editorials
Gay community

Keyword

LGBTQ+ politics ; San Francisco ; Recall election ; Dianne Feinstein ; Gay rights ; Police accountability ; AIDS epidemic ; Employment discrimination ; Community events ; Arts and entertainment ; Classified ads ; Editorial opinion ; Lesbian and gay film ; Toklas Club ; Stonewall Club ; Harvey Milk Club

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1 online resource (v. : ill.)

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