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Guest Opinion: Black queer women make history in California politics

Guest Opinion: Black queer women make history in California politics

  • by Jennifer Esteen
  • Nov 1, 2023

As the hottest labor fall in several generations churns on, Governor Gavin Newsom turned up the heat in the labor community by appointing Laphonza Butler to replace the late Dianne Feinstein as California's U.S. senator.

News Briefs: Breed proposes honorary street name for MTT

News Briefs: Breed proposes honorary street name for MTT

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Nov 1, 2023

Former longtime San Francisco Symphony music director Michael Tilson Thomas may have a street block ceremonially named in his honor after Mayor London Breed proposed the legislation last week.

Oakland port's new out board member is forging ahead

Oakland port's new out board member is forging ahead

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Nov 1, 2023

The Port of Oakland's newest out commissioner is excited to be part of the body that oversees one of the Bay Area's economic engines.

Political Notebook: Gay former transit planner Logan runs for Oakland council

Political Notebook: Gay former transit planner Logan runs for Oakland council

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Nov 1, 2023

A gay man who oversaw mobility issues in both San Francisco and Oakland is running to unseat from office next November Oakland District 3 City Councilmember Carroll Fife.

Halloween returns to Castro district

Halloween returns to Castro district

  • by BAR staff
  • Nov 1, 2023

Costumed revelers were out in San Francisco's LGBTQ Castro neighborhood to celebrate the return of Halloween last weekend.

SF Gay Men's Chorus opens new home

SF Gay Men's Chorus opens new home

  • by BAR staff
  • Nov 1, 2023

Danny Sullivan plays the piano in the newly remodeled Grand Hall of the Pansy L. Chan and Terrence D. Chan National Queer Arts Center (The Chan) during a community open house October 30.

Transmissions: Forgotten histories

Transmissions: Forgotten histories

  • by Gwendolyn Ann Smith
  • Nov 1, 2023

It should come as no surprise to anyone that I feel that the trans community often fails to grasp its own history. That focus is, after all, part of my own history.

Study suggests PEP-in-pocket is another HIV prevention option

Study suggests PEP-in-pocket is another HIV prevention option

  • by Liz Highleyman
  • Nov 1, 2023

Having antiretrovirals on hand to take as post-exposure prophylaxis after potential HIV exposure, an approach known as PEP-in-pocket, or PIP, is a feasible prevention option, according to study results presented at the recent IDWeek conference in Boston.

State health officials sound alarm as mpox returns

State health officials sound alarm as mpox returns

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Oct 31, 2023

With mpox cases continuing to rise in the Bay Area and statewide, the California Department of Public Health is encouraging all people — but gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men in particular — to get the full vaccination series.

LGBTQ Agenda: Queer Latino youth have heightened risk of suicidality, study finds

LGBTQ Agenda: Queer Latino youth have heightened risk of suicidality, study finds

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Oct 31, 2023

A study of LGBTQ Hispanic and Latino young people found that they were more likely to report depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts than young people of other ethnicities — and struggled with accessing mental health care.

Political Notes: Online curation dives into iconic LGBTQ tees

Political Notes: Online curation dives into iconic LGBTQ tees

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Oct 30, 2023

The LGBTQ community has long used art to convey its political and cultural messages, whether to those in the know or the wider public.

SFPD LGBTQ forum talks safe havens and hate crimes at meeting

SFPD LGBTQ forum talks safe havens and hate crimes at meeting

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Oct 26, 2023

An LGBTQ group that advises the San Francisco Police Department is seeking new members.

Hawaii retains strong bond with Bay Area: Besties

Hawaii retains strong bond with Bay Area: Besties

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Oct 25, 2023

After deadly fires ravaged the island of Maui this summer, Bay Area residents mobilized to help out by donating to various charities.

New Ikea is a hit with readers: Besties

New Ikea is a hit with readers: Besties

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Oct 25, 2023

It might be the Swedish meatballs. Or maybe it's the fact that after you have assembled much of the furniture on your own, you derive a sense of accomplishment when the project is completed.