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Gay Olympian Kenworthy promotes mental health at SF event

NEWS | May 2, 2024

In Washington, D.C. for this year's White House Correspondents' Dinner in late April, gay former Olympian Gus Kenworthy was invited to tour the White House with first lady Jill Biden, Ph.D.

Out in the World: Czech president signs expanded same-sex partnership rights into law — fight for marriage continues

NEWS
by Heather Cassell
May 3, 2024

Same-sex couples in the Czech Republic are a step closer to marriage equality, as pro-LGBTQ President Petr Pavel has expanded their rights under a new law.

Planning underway for 50th Castro Street Fair

NEWS
by John Ferrannini
May 3, 2024

Get ready for something special this fall — the Castro Street Fair is turning 50.

In sophomore year, SF Supervisor Dorsey talks new police staffing proposals, recovery as the 'new closet'

NEWS
by John Ferrannini
May 3, 2024

With his initial proposal hitting a political roadblock earlier this year, gay District 6 Supervisor Matt Dorsey is working on a new charter amendment to bolster staffing levels at the San Francisco Police Department.

Judy Shepard, Pelosi lead list of Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients

NATIONAL
by Cynthia Laird
May 3, 2024

The mother of a slain gay college student and the first female speaker of the U.S. House will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, President Joe Biden announced Friday, May 3, the day of the ceremony.

'Hell no! This is the Castro:' Merchants seek to burnish LGBTQ neighborhood's nightlife image

NEWS
by John Ferrannini
May 2, 2024

Business leaders in the Castro are working to put a new shine on the LGBTQ neighborhood's nightlife reputation amid concerns it is losing out to the South of Market area.

After uproar, Breed to include San Francisco STD clinic in bond measure

NEWS
by Matthew S. Bajko
May 2, 2024

Money to purchase a new home for San Francisco's public health clinic focused on treating and preventing sexually transmitted infections is now set to be included in a bond measure city leaders intend to put before voters on the November 5 ballot.

Mahogany tapped to lead SF trans initiatives office

NEWS
by John Ferrannini
May 2, 2024

A trans person who was once passed over by Mayor London Breed for an open supervisor seat will now join her administration as leader of the San Francisco Office of Transgender Initiatives.

Low wins recount in congressional race, will advance to November

NEWS
by Cynthia Laird
May 1, 2024

Gay state Assemblymember Evan Low (D-Cupertino) won the recount vote in the hotly contested 16th Congressional District race by five votes, meaning he will face former San Jose mayor Sam Liccardo (D) in November.

Census bureau plans testing LGBTQ questions on monthly survey

NATIONAL
by Matthew S. Bajko
May 1, 2024

The U.S. Census Bureau intends to test sexual orientation and gender identity questions on its American Community Survey beginning this summer and continuing into next year.

Editorial: Mental health care needed for LGBTQ youth

NEWS
by BAR Editorial Board
May 1, 2024

The Trevor Project released its 2024 National Survey on the Mental Health of LGBTQ+ Young People this week, and it should come as no surprise that queer youth continue to report high rates of mental health challenges.

CUAV helps LGBTQ survivors work through tough times

NEWS
by John Ferrannini
May 1, 2024

When Alex's 12-year-old child came to them and said they'd discovered child pornography on their soon-to-be-ex-husband's electronic device, the trans and queer parent didn't know where to turn.

Group warns of anti-LGBTQ 'Project 2025'

NATIONAL
by J.L. Odom
May 1, 2024

If former President Donald Trump is again elected president in November, far-right extremist groups led by the Heritage Foundation have a transition plan already outlined that critics say will strip rights from people.

Political Notebook: Takano predicts doubling of LGBTQ caucus in Congress

NATIONAL
by Matthew S. Bajko
May 1, 2024

At the moment there are nine LGBTQ members of the U.S. House of Representatives.

Transmissions: A time to breathe

NEWS COLUMNS
by Gwendolyn Ann Smith
May 1, 2024

You really do not need me to tell you how bleak things are right now for the trans community.

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