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Political Notebook: Takano predicts doubling of LGBTQ caucus in Congress

May 1, 2024

At the moment there are nine LGBTQ members of the U.S. House of Representatives.

News Briefs: Groups launch downtown SF street parties

by Cynthia Laird
May 1, 2024

A coalition of organizations is launching Downtown First Thursdays, a free all-ages street party that will take place the first Thursdays of the month from 5 to 10 p.m. It starts May 2 and runs through April 2025, a news release stated.

Transmissions: A time to breathe

by Gwendolyn Ann Smith
May 1, 2024

You really do not need me to tell you how bleak things are right now for the trans community.

LGBTQ Agenda: Queer help center seeks submissions for inaugural film festival

by John Ferrannini
Apr 30, 2024

Seeking to offer a resource as well as artistic inspiration, the LGBT National Help Center is currently seeking submissions for its first LGBT Online Coming Out Film Festival.

Political Notes: LGBTQ groups seek judicial appointment for bi attorney Cleesattle after she lost her March San Diego judge race

by Matthew S. Bajko
Apr 29, 2024

A quartet of LGBTQ groups is pressing Governor Gavin Newsom to appoint a bisexual attorney to the San Diego Superior Court after she lost her race on the March 5 primary ballot for a seat on the Southern California bench.

Out in the World: Blinken issues State Dept. report on countries' human rights practices

by Heather Cassell
Apr 25, 2024

In its latest examination of human rights records across nearly 200 countries and territories around the world, the U.S. State Department found an increasing number are trampling on the rights of their citizens.

Political Notebook: SF Dems elect out pair to executive posts

by Matthew S. Bajko
Apr 24, 2024

The new executive committee for the San Francisco Democratic Party includes two out members who are maintaining LGBTQ leadership among the top posts.

News Briefs: SF groups to dedicate upper Market mural

by Cynthia Laird
Apr 24, 2024

Several San Francisco organizations will join together and formally dedicate the restoration of an iconic mural on upper Market Street during the monthly Castro Art Walk Friday, May 3, from 5 to 8 p.m.

Out in the World: Anti-LGBTQ bills, laws are spreading around the world

by Heather Cassell
Apr 17, 2024

Anti-LGBTQ bills and new laws are spreading around the world, including in several African nations and the former Soviet republic of Belarus.

Business Briefing: Couple crafts kink lifestyle for clients

by Matthew S. Bajko
Apr 17, 2024

Mel Andre long had worked in the building trade, serving as a contractor in their professional capacity.

Transmissions: Embracing trans dignity

by Gwendolyn Ann Smith
Apr 17, 2024

There are three stories that have recently crossed my desk, each of which are unrelated, but together paint a very descriptive image of what's wrong with the way non-trans people are speaking about trans lives.

Political Notebook: Bi Palo Alto council candidate Causey calls for Pride event

by Matthew S. Bajko
Apr 17, 2024

A key part of Palo Alto City Council candidate Katie Causey's platform is seeing her hometown host its own Pride event.

News Briefs: Soccer and cider team up for Earth Day

by Cynthia Laird
Apr 17, 2024

The Oakland Roots Sports Club, a professional soccer team in the East Bay city, has announced a partnership with the local queer-owned Sincere Cider company timed with Earth Day, which is formally observed Monday, April 22, but celebrated all month.

LGBTQ Agenda: Gay Baptist minister reflects on fight against Christian nationalism

by John Ferrannini
Apr 16, 2024

A gay Baptist minister told the Bay Area Reporter he is helping in the fight against Christian nationalism that seeks to exclude other viewpoints, including those of LGBTQ people such as himself.

Political Notes: Schiff aims to be 1st US Senator to do CA AIDS ride

by Matthew S. Bajko
Apr 15, 2024

A decade ago Congressmember Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) became the first member of the U.S. House to ride in the AIDS/LifeCycle.

News :: News Columns

Political Notebook: Takano predicts doubling of LGBTQ caucus in Congress

News Briefs: Groups launch downtown SF street parties

Transmissions: A time to breathe

LGBTQ Agenda: Queer help center seeks submissions for inaugural film festival

Political Notes: LGBTQ groups seek judicial appointment for bi attorney Cleesattle after she lost her March San Diego judge race

Out in the World: Blinken issues State Dept. report on countries' human rights practices

Political Notebook: SF Dems elect out pair to executive posts

News Briefs: SF groups to dedicate upper Market mural

Out in the World: Anti-LGBTQ bills, laws are spreading around the world

Business Briefing: Couple crafts kink lifestyle for clients

Transmissions: Embracing trans dignity

Political Notebook: Bi Palo Alto council candidate Causey calls for Pride event

News Briefs: Soccer and cider team up for Earth Day

LGBTQ Agenda: Gay Baptist minister reflects on fight against Christian nationalism

Political Notes: Schiff aims to be 1st US Senator to do CA AIDS ride

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