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From Revolutionary War hero Baron von Steuben to veteran Leonard Matlovich, this essay argues that queer service members have always been part of the American story—even when the country tried to erase them.

Following a two-year search for a replacement for respected conductor and music director Esa-Pekka Salonen, the San Francisco Symphony has named 39-year-old Elim Chan to the role. buff.ly/iQvQgsH

Jury rules against Elon Musk in his feud with OpenAI www.sfgate.com/business/art... via @sfgate.com

I just donated to help stop Ghana’s anti-LGBT+ bill. No one should face prison simply for who they are or for standing up for human rights. Join me in supporting urgent efforts to defend dignity and equal protection under the law. a.allout.org/s/Ompr9/

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"The Flags Are Disappearing": 36 Places People Say Are Low-Key Ready To Leave MAGA apple.news/Aqp-Giu7wReS... via @buzzfeed.com

Mainers scramble for Canadian citizenship under new law expanding eligibility through ancestry www.mainepublic.org/immigration/... via @npr.org

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Much of the cardboard and paper goods strewn about our homes are sold by a single private company, with its name, Uline, stamped on the bottom. Many may not know that a multibillion-dollar fortune made on those ubiquitous products fuels far-right candidates across the country. (Published 2022)

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Michael Tilson Thomas, a leading American conductor for a half-century who headed orchestras in Buffalo, Miami, London and San Francisco while also composing, died Wednesday. He was 81. https://to.pbs.org/3OCtdn6

I’m still the only candidate in this race who isn’t a billionaire and doesn't take corporate PAC money. I don't spend my time in boardrooms; I spend it with the thousands of Californians powering this campaign. That’s who the next Governor should be focused on.

Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down from his position after 15 years, leaving a 28-year legacy at the company. Here's how Cook started at Apple, and how it's winding down.

The love story between the Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov doppelgängers is heating up. https://mrf.lu/HFgG

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The best 'hippie towns' in the Bay Area and Northern California www.sfgate.com/travel/artic... via @sfgate.com

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The "Pope of Trash" held true to his filthy reputation.

Some areas saw over 3 inches of rain.

Hungarian voters turned out in the greatest numbers since the 1990s to turn away from Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's right-wing populist Fidesz party, putting an end to Orbán's 16 years in power. n.pr/421W9b7

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Homegrown coffee brand Philz has gone corporate, and its CEO may have miscalculated with a new policy change aimed at not alienating bigots or the religious right, or something. buff.ly/hXaOEhF

San Francisco coffee chain to remove Pride flags from stores to be “more inclusive” - buff.ly/WvEDWLp

Beloved Hawaiian brand introduces Ube sweet rolls nationwide www.khon2.com/living-808/k... via @khon2news.bsky.social

Expect a major shift by Monday morning.

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ICYMI: Cesar Chavez Street’s ‘days are numbered:’ S.F. leaders react to abuse allegations missionlocal.org/2026/03/san-... by @missionlocal.org

Quake info: M 4.6 - 1 km ESE of Boulder Creek, CA | USGS earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/...

Earthquake like 4 min ago. That was a kinda longer one. Ok let’s try to go back to sleep

Have been trying out Helium browser, and although it's still in beta, I really think it's quite promising for its speed, level of de-googlization, power through features like the bang commands & UI flexibility, among others helium.computer

We’ve waited a looooong time for this: USPS Postcrossing stamps are coming! 🎉 They’re triangular, super colourful, and they launch May 26, 2026 at the Boston Stamp Show! Hurray! #Postcrossing #USPS #PostcrossingStamps #Stamps #Philately #Postcards #Boston2026

This steamy, soapy Filipino “macho dancer” drama was so controversial it had to be smuggled out of the country www.queerty.com/this-steamy-... via @queerty.com

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People gathered for pro-democracy protests across the country today. n.pr/4dQN4Jf

Supervisor Wants Employee To Pay $0.10 For An ‘Unauthorized Phone Call’, Gets What They Ask For But It Costs Them Much More www.boredpanda.com/paying-10-ce... via @boredpanda.com

Minnesota serves as the flagship for nationwide 'No Kings' protests against Trump abc7news.com/post/no-king... via @abc7news.bsky.social

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Everything We Know About Prototaxites, the Giant Organism That Came Before Trees | Vice www.vice.com/en/article/e...

Only 2 Calif. airports are free of TSA meltdown. Both are Bay Area. www.sfgate.com/travel/artic... via @sfgate.com

Hoping the heat wave has truly broken ...