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News Briefs: SF Eagle plans to boost nonprofit fundraising

News Briefs: SF Eagle plans to boost nonprofit fundraising

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Jan 24, 2024

The SF Eagle Bar in the city's South of Market neighborhood has announced it is increasing the cost of its beer bust tickets in order to boost fundraising for nonprofit organizations.

LGBTQ Agenda: Texas man writes to SF about Nextdoor reviewer's 'sodomite' comment

LGBTQ Agenda: Texas man writes to SF about Nextdoor reviewer's 'sodomite' comment

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jan 23, 2024

A Texas man has not heard back from the San Francisco Human Rights Commission after he complained that a Nextdoor reviewer used the term "sodomite" when replying to his post.

Political Notebook: SF supervisors set to back Matthew Shepard stamp

Political Notebook: SF supervisors set to back Matthew Shepard stamp

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Jan 22, 2024

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors is to become the first government body to endorse the issuance of a U.S. postal stamp honoring murdered gay college student Matthew Shepard.

Out in the World: Gay European leaders make headlines

Out in the World: Gay European leaders make headlines

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Jan 22, 2024

Two European political leaders have made headlines in January.

News Briefs: API family exhibit opens at historical society

News Briefs: API family exhibit opens at historical society

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Jan 17, 2024

The GLBT Historical Society will open its new exhibit, "API Family Wall of Pride" with a reception Friday, January 19, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at its museum, 4127 18th Street in the LGBTQ Castro neighborhood.

Political Notebook: Housing, budget top priorities for LGBTQ caucus vice chair Ward

Political Notebook: Housing, budget top priorities for LGBTQ caucus vice chair Ward

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Jan 17, 2024

As vice chair of the Legislative LGBTQ Caucus, gay Assemblymember Chris Ward (D-San Diego) will be helping this year to elect the out candidates for state Assembly and Senate seats endorsed by the affinity group for LGBTQ legislators in Sacramento.

Business Briefing: SF program assists leather, kink entrepreneurs

Business Briefing: SF program assists leather, kink entrepreneurs

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Jan 10, 2024

Licensed marriage and family therapist David Khalili opened his Rouse Relational Wellness in San Francisco's LGBTQ Castro district three years ago and now employs seven practitioners.

News Briefs: Bay Area events honor MLK

News Briefs: Bay Area events honor MLK

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Jan 10, 2024

The Bay Area will commemorate the birthday of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Monday, January 15, the federal holiday designated for the slain civil rights leader.

Transmissions: We need you

Transmissions: We need you

  • by Gwendolyn Ann Smith
  • Jan 10, 2024

I recently wrote that last year saw 589 anti-trans bills that were introduced within 49 states. Of those introduced, 85 passed into law.

Out in the World: Pope Francis issues call to ban surrogacy

Out in the World: Pope Francis issues call to ban surrogacy

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Jan 10, 2024

During a January 8 speech, Pope Francis called for a global ban on surrogacy, claiming the practice, which helps couples have children, exploits the women who carry the babies.

Out in the World: Gay Ugandan activist blames government for stabbing

Out in the World: Gay Ugandan activist blames government for stabbing

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Jan 9, 2024

Prominent Ugandan gay activist Steven Kabuye blames the East African country's government for his being viciously stabbed by two unknown assailants.

Political Notebook: Gay GOPer DeMaio could find cold welcome from LGBTQ caucus

Political Notebook: Gay GOPer DeMaio could find cold welcome from LGBTQ caucus

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Jan 9, 2024

LGBTQ state lawmakers are wondering if gay Republican Carl DeMaio would want to join their affinity group if he is elected to an Assembly seat.

LGBTQ Agenda: Documentary asks how 'homosexuals' ended up in English-language Bibles

LGBTQ Agenda: Documentary asks how 'homosexuals' ended up in English-language Bibles

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jan 9, 2024

A filmmaker's efforts to find affirmation from her parents led her on a journey culminating in a documentary on how a translation of the Bible lent justification to homophobia.

Political Notes: Low, Bauters rack up endorsements in their House, supervisor races

Political Notes: Low, Bauters rack up endorsements in their House, supervisor races

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Jan 8, 2024

Gay men Assemblymember Evan Low and Emeryville City Councilmember John Bauters have racked up endorsements in their respective U.S. House and Alameda County supervisor races.