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Mixner leads National LGBTQ Wall of Honor inductees

NEWS | May 13, 2024

Gay former presidential adviser David Mixner is among six posthumous inductees this year for the National LGBTQ Wall of Honor at the historic Stonewall Inn in New York City.

Low secures CA Democratic Party endorsement in US House race

NEWS
by Matthew S. Bajko
May 15, 2024

Weeks after surviving a recount of his primary race for a U.S. House seat, gay Assemblymember Evan Low (D-Cupertino) has won the California Democratic Party's endorsement of his candidacy.

SF historic panel gives approval to Castro Pride flag landmarking

NEWS
by John Ferrannini
May 15, 2024

The San Francisco Historic Preservation Commission has unanimously approved plans to landmark the late gay artist Gilbert Baker's oversized rainbow flag installation in the Castro neighborhood.

National program prioritizes LGBTQ digital equity

NEWS
by J.L. Odom
May 15, 2024

For LGBTQ people, access to the internet and devices such as smartphones and computers can have a significant impact on their lives.

Nonprofits serving LGBTQ youth reckon with potential cuts as budget season looms

NEWS
by John Ferrannini
May 15, 2024

Three San Francisco nonprofits with large LGBTQ youth client bases shared with the Bay Area Reporter that they are facing budget cuts they characterize as devastating.

Political Notebook: In addition to hope, Milk's other mantra was, 'You've gotta vote!'

NEWS
by Matthew S. Bajko
May 15, 2024

Over the decades the late gay San Francisco supervisor Harvey Milk has become well known for his line, "You've gotta give 'em hope." Less famously, Milk's other mantra was, "You've gotta vote!"

Census eyes August start for LGBTQ questions test

NATIONAL
by Matthew S. Bajko
May 15, 2024

The U.S. Census Bureau is eyeing an August start date for testing sexual orientation and gender identity questions on its American Community Survey.

Editorial: Why Give OUT Day matters

NEWS
by BAR Editorial Board
May 15, 2024

By now, many readers have probably received a few — or a lot — of emails and messages on social media from LGBTQ nonprofits seeking donations through Give OUT Day.

News Briefs: Volunteers needed for pink triangle display

NEWS
by Cynthia Laird
May 15, 2024

With Pride Month quickly approaching, organizers of the giant pink triangle installation atop Twin Peaks are asking for volunteers to help with many aspects of the project.

Transmissions: Control

COMMENTARY
by Gwendolyn Ann Smith
May 15, 2024

Looking at the history of trans care since World War II, one can't help but notice a theme: transgender people gain agency, and then non-transgender people attempt to exert control to stop it.

Obituaries: Thomas Fontaine

NEWS
by BAR staff
May 15, 2024

The obituary for Thomas Fontaine, who worked as an office manager for the old AIDS Treatment News in San Francisco.

Obituaries: Michael Davenport

NEWS
by BAR staff
May 15, 2024

The obituary for Michael Davenport, who was a manager and buyer for a men's clothing department in San Francisco.

Guest Opinion: Let's preserve LGBTQ culture

NEWS
by Johnny Townsend
May 15, 2024

We must preserve LGBTQ content while we can.

Castro hate crimes defendant acquitted

CRIME
by John Ferrannini
May 15, 2024

A San Francisco jury has acquitted a man accused of hate crime and assault charges and stealing a Pride flag in the Castro last year, according to a news release from the public defender's office.

SF LGBTQ club fights to stay alive amid downtown woes

NEWS
by John Ferrannini
May 14, 2024

A South of Market LGBTQ nightclub that caters to the Latino community and is one of the few local queer bars owned by a person of color, is turning to the public to keep its doors open.

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