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  • Apply to Human Rights Commission’s LGBT Advisory Committee

    Apply to Human Rights Commission’s LGBT Advisory Committee

    The San Francisco Human Rights Commission’s Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Advisory Committee Seeks New Members Application Deadline Friday, October 28, 2011 San Francisco, CA- The Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Advisory Committee (“LGBTAC”) of the San Francisco Human Rights Commission (“Commission”) is seeking new members to serve on one of the Commission’s most active committees. One of three [...]

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  • October Co-Chair’s Column by Bentrish Satarzadeh

    October Co-Chair’s Column by Bentrish Satarzadeh

    Keeping Public Sentiment in Favor of the LGBT Movement On Friday, September 30, 2011, I was invited to join Leader Nancy Pelosi at a private function to celebrate the repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell. Members of the United States Military as well as many LGBT activists were present at the event. Our very own [...]

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  • Alice 2011 Fall Awards Ceremony

    Alice 2011 Fall Awards Ceremony

    Alice’s 2011 Fall Awards Ceremony Honoring those who Build and Protect our Community Leadership Award: Charles Sheehan Legislator of the Year: Supervisor Scott Wiener Community Partner in Public Service Award: San Francisco Public Library Community Partner in Public Relations Award: Contemporary Jewish Museum Community Partner in Public Policy Award: Jewish Community Relations Council Special Recognition: [...]

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  • Alice 40th Anniversary History Series – Article #5

    Alice 40th Anniversary History Series – Article #5

    1980’s – “A Decade of Challenge and Change” The last article of this column recounted the 1970’s, from the Presidential campaign of George McGovern through the time of Harvey Milk. This article will review the 1980’s, a time of enormous challenge and change for the community. Alice Reports, May 1987 In the 1970’s, Alice had [...]

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  • Special Human Rights Commission Meeting

    Special Human Rights Commission Meeting

    SAN FRANCISCO HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION TO EXPLORE TRENDS IN HATE CRIMES AND ANTI-BULLYING EFFORTS AT A SPECIAL MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 22ND IN THE CASTRO (D8) This special meeting is a part of the Agency’s on-going effort to foster greater community outreach as well as afford greater public awareness to the HRC’s role in human rights [...]

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  • September Co-Chair’s Column by Reese Aaron Isbell

    September Co-Chair’s Column by Reese Aaron Isbell

    2011/2012 Preview: Easy as 1, 2, 3: With the advent of Labor Day, the election season is fully upon us in San Francisco. First, we have the final months of this November’s citywide election. Mayor, District Attorney, Sheriff, and eight important local ballot measures to consider. As we pass Labor Day, all the campaigns shift [...]

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  • Alice PAC 2011 General Election Recommendations

    Alice PAC 2011 General Election Recommendations

    General Membership Endorsement Meeting Monday, September 12, 2011 LGBT Center, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco, CA August has been a very busy month for the Alice Political Action Committee (PAC), made up of Alice’s Board of Directors, Emeritus Board, and any/all former Co-Chairs and Presidents of the Club from throughout the last 40 years. The [...]

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  • August Co-Chair’s Column by Bentrish Satarzadeh

    August Co-Chair’s Column by Bentrish Satarzadeh

    Alice Celebrates 40 Years with Pride! On Pride Sunday, Alice had the most successful pride breakfast in our 40-year history! We broke records on every front, ticket sales, attendance, fundraising, and compliments on a job well done. In fact, we sold out the event and had to shut down our online ticketing service! Thank you [...]

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  • Alice 40th Anniversary History Series – Article #4

    Alice 40th Anniversary History Series – Article #4

    1970’s “McGovern to Milk” The second article of this column explained the formation of Alice. This article will review the 1970’s, from the Presidential Campaign of George McGovern, to the time of Harvey Milk at City Hall. Alice Reports, Volume 4, Number 2 Alice’s Important Role in the McGovern for President Campaign: Soon after Alice [...]

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  • Press Release: Opening of Alice Exhibit at GLBT History Museum

    Press Release: Opening of Alice Exhibit at GLBT History Museum

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, July 29, 2011 ALICE B. TOKLAS LGBT DEMOCRATIC CLUB EXHIBIT TO OPEN AT GLBT MUSEUM “40 Years Together, 40 Years Strong” opens for the month of August at the GLBT History Museum marking the 40th anniversary of the Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club — the first and longest serving LGBT Democratic [...]

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