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Political Notes: With DCCC race results, Breed could have edge for SF Dems endorsement

Political Notes: With DCCC race results, Breed could have edge for SF Dems endorsement

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Mar 25, 2024

With moderates set to have a majority on the body that runs the San Francisco Democratic Party, they will have a large sway over which candidates running in November races the local party will endorse.

Big changes eyed for street parklet in San Francisco Castro neighborhood

Big changes eyed for street parklet in San Francisco Castro neighborhood

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Mar 22, 2024

Ever since its debut 15 years ago, the design and look of a public parklet by the main entrance into San Francisco's LGBTQ Castro district has been less than desirable.

US House race lead evaporates for gay Assemblymember Low

US House race lead evaporates for gay Assemblymember Low

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Mar 22, 2024

The primary for an open South Bay House seat is one of the closest contests remaining in California.

Belmont church vandalized again — this time over ceasefire banner

Belmont church vandalized again — this time over ceasefire banner

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Mar 22, 2024

It wasn't anti-LGBTQ related but, for the second time in less than a year, vandals damaged a banner at a Belmont church — this one urging a ceasefire in Gaza.

Gay Morgan Hill Councilmember Spring won't seek reelection

Gay Morgan Hill Councilmember Spring won't seek reelection

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Mar 22, 2024

Gay Morgan Hill City Councilmember Rene Spring announced Friday that he will not seek reelection to a third term this year.

Vote count nears end in close South Bay congressional race

Vote count nears end in close South Bay congressional race

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Mar 21, 2024

The vote count is nearing an end in the South Bay congressional contest where gay Assemblymember Evan Low (D-Cupertino) has been hanging onto a bare-bones lead for second place in recent days.

Out in the World: Amnesty International calls for release of Chinese transgender activist

Out in the World: Amnesty International calls for release of Chinese transgender activist

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Mar 21, 2024

Amnesty International and Chinese and Hong Kong LGBTQ activists are calling for authorities to clarify the pending immigration status of Chinese transgender activist Lai Ke.

Gay Assemblymember Low clings to slight lead in South Bay House bid

Gay Assemblymember Low clings to slight lead in South Bay House bid

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Mar 20, 2024

Gay Assemblymember Low clings to slight lead in South Bay House bid.

CA LGBTQ legislative caucus set to increase

CA LGBTQ legislative caucus set to increase

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Mar 20, 2024

Of the historic 30 LGBTQ California legislative candidates who ran in the March 5 primary, more than half are moving on to the fall ballot.

News Briefs: SF Pride grand marshal voting is underway

News Briefs: SF Pride grand marshal voting is underway

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Mar 20, 2024

San Francisco Pride has announced that voting for community grand marshals is now underway.

Guest Opinion: Family Equality CEO took many turns on their journey

Guest Opinion: Family Equality CEO took many turns on their journey

  • by Jaymes Black
  • Mar 20, 2024

I'm no stranger to taking the road less traveled. While today, I'm a proud parent, spouse, and leader of a major national LGBTQ+ organization, you might say I took the long way to get here.

Editorial: Schiff needs to help LGBTQ candidates

Editorial: Schiff needs to help LGBTQ candidates

  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Mar 20, 2024

Congressmember Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) is headed to the November election and will take on conservative Republican and former baseball star Steve Garvey for a U.S. Senate seat.

Letters to the editor

Letters to the editor

  • by BAR staff
  • Mar 20, 2024

Readers weigh in on the cause of Nex Benedict's death; take issue with a theater review; and advocate for trans youth.

Transmissions: A space for trans rights

Transmissions: A space for trans rights

  • by Gwendolyn Ann Smith
  • Mar 20, 2024

The U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama is the home of Space Camp, a program where kids of all ages can explore what it is to be part of a space mission.