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B.A.R. launches memberships

B.A.R. launches memberships

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Sep 18, 2020

In a continuing effort to receive support from readers, the Bay Area Reporter has launched its membership program.

Class action alleging Grindr sold user data may be forced into individual arbitration

Class action alleging Grindr sold user data may be forced into individual arbitration

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Sep 18, 2020

A class action complaint against Grindr for alleged privacy violations may not be able to proceed in traditional court, an attorney for the complainant told the Bay Area Reporter September 17.

More same-sex couples are raising kids and out-earning straight couples

More same-sex couples are raising kids and out-earning straight couples

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Sep 17, 2020

Same-sex couples are increasingly raising children and are out-earning straight couples, according to new data released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau. But poverty remains a key concern for many LGBTQ couples in America.

Andrew Gillum comes out as bisexual

Andrew Gillum comes out as bisexual

  • by Chris Johnson, Washington Blade
  • Sep 17, 2020

Andrew Gillum, a Florida Democrat who after a narrow loss in a 2018 gubernatorial run was engulfed in a scandal after being found in a hotel room with drugs and a male sex worker, has come out as bisexual.

2 federal appeals courts rule in trans bathroom cases

2 federal appeals courts rule in trans bathroom cases

  • by Lisa Keen
  • Aug 31, 2020

Two federal appeals court panels have ruled that a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision prohibiting discrimination against LGBT people at work also applies to discrimination in schools.

LGBTQ Agenda: Federal lawsuit seeks to restore LGBTQ, Native American data collection for foster youth

LGBTQ Agenda: Federal lawsuit seeks to restore LGBTQ, Native American data collection for foster youth

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Aug 28, 2020

Two federally-recognized Native American tribes joined five other plaintiffs in filing a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration August 27 due to what they say is an illegal change in foster care reporting requirements.

Trump accepts GOP nomination: 'The best is yet to come'

Trump accepts GOP nomination: 'The best is yet to come'

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Aug 27, 2020

In a speech full of falsehoods, President Donald Trump accepted the GOP nomination for president of the United States August 27 at the final night of the Republican National Convention.

Grenell draws praise, criticism for GOP convention speech

Grenell draws praise, criticism for GOP convention speech

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Aug 27, 2020

Richard Grenell, the first gay person to hold a cabinet-level position, didn't mention his sexual orientation or LGBTQ issues during his August 26 remarks at the virtual Republican National Convention.

Grenell expected to address GOP convention

Grenell expected to address GOP convention

  • by Lisa Keen
  • Aug 24, 2020

The 2020 Republican National Convention begins Monday (August 24) with plans to formalize President Donald Trump as the party nominee for reelection, but little else is known about how, exactly, the event will play out.

Biden, 'an ally of light,' accepts Dem presidential nomination as convention ends

Biden, 'an ally of light,' accepts Dem presidential nomination as convention ends

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Aug 20, 2020

Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. accepted his party's nomination for president of the United States at the final session of the virtual Democratic National Convention Thursday night.

LGBTQ Agenda: Federal court rules against dual anti-trans laws in Idaho

LGBTQ Agenda: Federal court rules against dual anti-trans laws in Idaho

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Aug 20, 2020

A federal district court in Idaho ruled against an effort to make it illegal for transgender people in the state to change the gender marker on their birth certificates.

Harris makes history; Obama delivers harsh critique of Trump

Harris makes history; Obama delivers harsh critique of Trump

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Aug 19, 2020

California Senator Kamala Harris received and accepted the Democratic vice presidential nomination during the third session of the virtual Democratic National Convention Wednesday night.

Federal judge blocks Trump administration rule on health care

Federal judge blocks Trump administration rule on health care

  • by Lisa Keen
  • Aug 19, 2020

U.S. District Court Judge Frederic Block issued a temporary injunction August 17, delaying the implementation of new rules written by the Trump administration that would eliminate protections for LGBT people in health care.

Biden officially nominated on second night of virtual DNC as wife, Jill, gives upbeat speech

Biden officially nominated on second night of virtual DNC as wife, Jill, gives upbeat speech

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Aug 18, 2020

Joseph R. Biden Jr. was officially nominated as the Democratic Party's 2020 presidential nominee during the second (virtual) session of the Democratic National Convention Tuesday night, which was followed by a speech delivered by his wife, Jill Biden.