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Yeah, we ll toot our own horn. We ve come a long way from when the first issue of the Bay Area Reporter rolled off the presses (or a mimeograph machine in the back of a gay bar) 50 years ago April 1, 1971. It was no April Fools joke. The paper had a purpose to bring the LGBTQ community together, at least as far as letting us all know what was going on and we continue to fulfill that promise. It hasn t always been easy. It definitely hasn t been without controversy or occasional missteps. But here we are, 50 years later, in the midst of another pandemic, continuing to inform queer readers on issues that matter to them. ....
Additionally, a handful of Castro area bars received federal assistance last year through the paycheck protection program. The nightlife fund, proposed by District 6 Supervisor Matt Haney, follows other city programs like fee waivers that have been passed by the Board of Supervisors. Some $5 million in fee and tax waivers, introduced by gay District 8 Supervisor Rafael Mandelman, passed the board January 5. The waivers and referrals are specifically geared to help entertainment and nightlife venues on the one hand and restaurants on the other. The city will provide financial relief for approximately 300 businesses that have a Place of Entertainment permit and that have gross receipts of less than $20 million, representing a total of approximately $2.5 million in support for these businesses, a January 5 news release explains. ....