San Francisco Sentinel, September 4, 1987, Vol. 15, No. 36

Weekly issue of the San Francisco Sentinel published September 4, 1987, covering news, politics, and culture relevant to the lesbian and gay communities in San Francisco. Featured articles include coverage of the 1987 Gay Softball World Series, debates among mayoral candidates on women's and LGBT issues, AIDS policy developments, and activism surrounding the upcoming papal visit. The issue discusses community health topics such as AIDS drug trials and prevention, feminism and the politics of sex, and local and national activism. Includes editorial commentary, letters to the editor, event listings, advertisements for community events and services, and coverage of grants to LGBT organizations. The 36-page tabloid-format issue contains black-and-white photographs, illustrations, and advertisements focused on LGBT life and advocacy.

Title

Variant Title

S.F. Sentinel.
Sentinel.

Published

1987-09-04

Full Collection Name

San Francisco Sentinel

Project Name

San Francisco Bay Area gay and lesbian serial collection

Subject (Topic)

Gay community
AIDS (Disease)
Activism
Gay rights
Feminism
Lesbian community
Papal visits

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Text

Extent

1 online resource (v. : ill.)

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