Politics

Political Notes: Bay Area cities set to fly various Pride flags in June

Political Notes: Bay Area cities set to fly various Pride flags in June

  • POLITICS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • May 10, 2021

Not only are more Bay Area cities than ever expected to raise the Pride flag this June, a number are eschewing the traditional version of the LGBTQ symbol for flags with more inclusive designs.

LGBTQ Agenda: Activists impressed with Biden's first 100 days, but say real challenges lie ahead

LGBTQ Agenda: Activists impressed with Biden's first 100 days, but say real challenges lie ahead

While President Joe Biden's campaign seemed to some like a throwback to a bygone era, his first 100 days in office have shown that he aspires to be a transformational leader — and can be, if he is pushed enough.

Gay California insurance czar Lara launches reelection bid

Gay California insurance czar Lara launches reelection bid

  • POLITICS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Apr 30, 2021

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, the first LGBTQ person to win election to statewide office in the Golden State, officially declared Friday his intention to seek a second four-year term in 2022.

Political Notes: Mahogany launches bid to be first Black trans SF Dem Party chair

Political Notes: Mahogany launches bid to be first Black trans SF Dem Party chair

  • POLITICS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Apr 29, 2021

Surrounded by LGBTQ community leaders and several supervisors, Honey Mahogany Thursday kicked off her bid to become the first transgender and first Black chair of the San Francisco Democratic Party at the Tenderloin site of the Compton's Cafeteria riot.

Biden calls for passage of Equality Act in speech to Congress

Biden calls for passage of Equality Act in speech to Congress

  • POLITICS
  • by Chris Johnson, Washington Blade
  • Apr 29, 2021

President Joe Biden urged Congress to pass the Equality Act and told transgender youth that he has their back during his first speech before a joint session of Congress.

With adoption of female trans athlete ban, West Virginia to expand California travel ban list

With adoption of female trans athlete ban, West Virginia to expand California travel ban list

  • POLITICS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Apr 28, 2021

As more Republican-controlled statehouses across the U.S. adopt anti-LGBTQ laws, the number of states California bans taxpayer-funded travel to should continue to increase

Political Notebook: Mahogany seeks to be SF Dems 1st trans Black party chair

Political Notebook: Mahogany seeks to be SF Dems 1st trans Black party chair

  • POLITICS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Apr 27, 2021

A year after becoming the first non-male identified transgender person elected to the body that oversees the San Francisco Democratic Party, Honey Mahogany is now aiming to become its first transgender chair and first drag queen to lead the local party.

Lesbian Sacramento DA announces run for state AG

Lesbian Sacramento DA announces run for state AG

  • POLITICS
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Apr 26, 2021

Sacramento County District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert blasted newly-sworn-in state Attorney General Rob Bonta and San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin as she announced her candidacy for the position of California's chief law enforcement officer.

Political Notes: CA senators to take up nonbinary death certificates bill

Political Notes: CA senators to take up nonbinary death certificates bill

  • POLITICS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Apr 26, 2021

California senators will take up a bill allowing for the option of nonbinary as the gender identity on death certificates now that their Assembly colleagues have approved the legislation.

With eye on CA governor's mansion, Jenner opens candidate merch shop

With eye on CA governor's mansion, Jenner opens candidate merch shop

  • POLITICS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko and Cynthia Laird
  • Apr 23, 2021

Transgender former Olympian Caitlyn Jenner announces her bid to be California governor not by selling solutions but merchandise.

Bisexual candidate seeks San Jose council seat

Bisexual candidate seeks San Jose council seat

  • POLITICS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Apr 21, 2021

It has been 15 years since the LGBTQ community in San Jose has had out representation on the city's governing body. During that time three gay men and one lesbian have mounted unsuccessful bids to win council seats.

Political Notebook: California leaders among inaugural LGBTQ Hall of Fame honorees

Political Notebook: California leaders among inaugural LGBTQ Hall of Fame honorees

  • POLITICS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Apr 19, 2021

A number of Californians are among the inaugural class being inducted into the LGBTQ Hall of Fame May 2 by the LGBTQ Victory Institute.

Political Notes: Gay San Francisco native mounts underdog bid for Pelosi's House seat

Political Notes: Gay San Francisco native mounts underdog bid for Pelosi's House seat

  • POLITICS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Apr 19, 2021

In his conversations with potential donors Eric Curry has been referred to as the "underdog" candidate and the less polite "unlikely" candidate running for San Francisco's 12th Congressional District seat covering much of the city.

EQCA names Hoang as first API executive director

EQCA names Hoang as first API executive director

  • POLITICS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Apr 14, 2021

Equality California has named its managing director, Tony Hoang, as its first Asian American executive director.