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SF LGBTQ club fights to stay alive amid downtown woes

May 14, 2024

A South of Market LGBTQ nightclub that caters to the Latino community and is one of the few local queer bars owned by a person of color, is turning to the public to keep its doors open.

Panel confirms gay CA appellate presiding justice Martinez

by Matthew S. Bajko
May 14, 2024

Almost two decades after he received his law license in the Golden State, gay California Presiding Justice Gonzalo Martinez is now the fourth out jurist to preside over one of the state's appellate benches.

Mixner leads National LGBTQ Wall of Honor inductees

by Cynthia Laird
May 13, 2024

Gay former presidential adviser David Mixner is among six posthumous inductees this year for the National LGBTQ Wall of Honor at the historic Stonewall Inn in New York City.

Oakland political leader Peggy Moore, wife Hope Wood killed in crash

by Cynthia Laird
May 13, 2024

Oakland political leader Peggy Moore and her wife, Hope Wood, died late Friday night, May 10, following a head-on collision on State Route 76 in unincorporated San Diego County.

Political Notes: Gay Tracy councilman Arriola mounts 2nd mayoral bid

by Matthew S. Bajko
May 13, 2024

Four years after falling short in his bid to be his city's mayor, gay Tracy City Councilmember Dan Tavares Arriola is again seeking election as leader of the San Joaquin County town he has called home for the majority of his life.

Out in the World: Bay Area fundraiser for LGBTQ refugee group ORAM features gay Ugandan

by Heather Cassell
May 10, 2024

The Organization for Refuge, Asylum, and Migration had a homecoming in the San Francisco Bay Area in an effort to drum up support and talk about its work.

SF planning staff recommends Castro rainbow flag landmarking

by John Ferrannini
May 10, 2024

The late gay artist Gilbert Baker's oversized rainbow flag installation in San Francisco's Castro district is a step closer to being recognized as a city landmark.

LGBTQ Agenda: Gay congressmember criticizes NY queer bar for canceling Eurovision watch party

by John Ferrannini
May 10, 2024

A gay New York City congressmember criticized a queer bar's decision to cancel a Eurovision watch party as antisemitic.

Mayor's office: 'Too early to tell' if city will backfill expected federal HIV cuts

by John Ferrannini
May 8, 2024

A spokesperson for Mayor London Breed said May 8 that it's "too early to tell" whether her proposed budget will backfill an expected $500,000-$800,000 shortfall in HIV funding from the federal government.

Guest Opinion: Running for our lives: The urgency of LGBTQ+ representation in American politics

by Janelle Perez
May 8, 2024

In the world of American politics, one truth remains constant: the influence of our voices has the power to shape the future.

News Briefs: Porter to headline SF Pride

by Cynthia Laird
May 8, 2024

Gay award-winning performer Billy Porter will headline the San Francisco Pride celebration and be the celebrity grand marshal in the parade, officials have announced.

Business Briefing: Cookie baker, screen printer set up shop in SF

by Matthew S. Bajko
May 8, 2024

From his apartment north of Golden Gate Park, Brennan Bowen has been baking up batches of chocolate chip cookies for his private classes about the history of the famed American treat.

Editorial: It's on to November for Low

by BAR Editorial Board
May 8, 2024

After a historic March primary, and an even more unusual recount, gay Assemblymember Evan Low (D-Cupertino) has advanced to the November general election for the open 16th Congressional District seat in the South Bay.

HIV advocates, Mahogany emphasize protecting services during tough budget year

by John Ferrannini
May 7, 2024

As San Francisco faces a looming budget deficit, HIV/AIDS advocates and their supporters have set a goal this year to keep existing services funded.

LGBTQ Agenda: Under deadline, Biden administration issues new health, foster care, sex harassment rules

by John Ferrannini
May 7, 2024

LGBTQ groups are applauding new rules from the Biden administration on health care, foster care, and workplace harassment.

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SF LGBTQ club fights to stay alive amid downtown woes

Panel confirms gay CA appellate presiding justice Martinez

Mixner leads National LGBTQ Wall of Honor inductees

Oakland political leader Peggy Moore, wife Hope Wood killed in crash

Political Notes: Gay Tracy councilman Arriola mounts 2nd mayoral bid

Out in the World: Bay Area fundraiser for LGBTQ refugee group ORAM features gay Ugandan

SF planning staff recommends Castro rainbow flag landmarking

LGBTQ Agenda: Gay congressmember criticizes NY queer bar for canceling Eurovision watch party

Mayor's office: 'Too early to tell' if city will backfill expected federal HIV cuts

Guest Opinion: Running for our lives: The urgency of LGBTQ+ representation in American politics

News Briefs: Porter to headline SF Pride

Business Briefing: Cookie baker, screen printer set up shop in SF

Editorial: It's on to November for Low

HIV advocates, Mahogany emphasize protecting services during tough budget year

LGBTQ Agenda: Under deadline, Biden administration issues new health, foster care, sex harassment rules

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