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Out in the World: New ILGA World report tracks global backtracking on LGBTQ rights

May 31, 2024

Responding to the alarming rise in restrictions of freedom for LGBTQ people around the world, the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Intersex Association World has released a new report highlighting the global backtracking on LGBTQ rights.

Political Notes: Political merchandise receive Pride designs

by Matthew S. Bajko
May 31, 2024

It is another Pride season during an election year, meaning political merchandising has gone rainbow-themed.

News Briefs: Vallejo naval museum to show Fish exhibit

by Cynthia Laird
May 29, 2024

In observance of LGBTQ Pride, the Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum will exhibit "Doris Fish: Ego as Artform" during the month of June.

Transmissions: A holy site

by Gwendolyn Ann Smith
May 29, 2024

I visited a holy site the other day.

Jock Talk: 4 LGBTQ+ groups drop support for Valencia, Spain as Gay Games host

by Roger Brigham
May 28, 2024

The election a year ago of a right-leaning coalition city government in Valencia, Spain triggered several local LGBTQ+ organizations this week to drop their support of the 2026 Gay Games being held in that city.

Out in the World: LGBTQ protectors most targeted, human rights report says

by Heather Cassell
May 24, 2024

LGBTQ human rights protectors were the most targeted groups of those fighting for equality, according to a new report from Front Line Defenders.

Political Notebook: West Coast LGBTQ US House expansion falters in Oregon

by Matthew S. Bajko
May 22, 2024

Seeing all three West Coast states send LGBTQ people to Congress this year hit a wall in Oregon.

Political Notebook: 2nd gay candidate, Wright, seeks SF BART board seat

by Matthew S. Bajko
May 22, 2024

Widely expected to seek one of San Francisco's seats on the board overseeing the regional transit agency BART, former Harvey Milk LGBTQ Democratic Club Co-President Edward Wright made it official Wednesday.

Political Notes: Ahead of SF event, LPAC endorses Bay Area candidates

by Matthew S. Bajko
May 20, 2024

Ahead of hosting a fundraiser in San Francisco in early June, LPAC has endorsed two more out female Bay Area candidates running in the November 5 election.

Out in the World: South America sees anti-LGBTQ incident in Argentina; Peru declares gender ID mental disorder

by Heather Cassell
May 17, 2024

South America appears to continue to roll backward as policies, anti-LGBTQ rhetoric, and violence escalate against LGBTQ people.

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

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!"

News Briefs: Volunteers needed for pink triangle display

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

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.

Political Notes: Gay Tracy councilman Arriola mounts 2nd mayoral bid

by Matthew S. Bajko
May 13, 2024

Four years after falling short in his bid to be his city's mayor, gay Tracy City Councilmember Dan Tavares Arriola is again seeking election as leader of the San Joaquin County town he has called home for the majority of his life.

Out in the World: Bay Area fundraiser for LGBTQ refugee group ORAM features gay Ugandan

by Heather Cassell
May 10, 2024

The Organization for Refuge, Asylum, and Migration had a homecoming in the San Francisco Bay Area in an effort to drum up support and talk about its work.

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