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SF Dem Party urges city to declare hate 'public health crisis'

SF Dem Party urges city to declare hate 'public health crisis'

  • POLITICS
  • by John Ferrannini
  • May 23, 2024

The San Francisco Democratic Party is calling on the city to find funds in its public health budget to support victim services and research best practices for hate crime prevention.

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

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

  • POLITICS
  • 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.

All 5 major SF mayor candidates make pitches for Milk club nod

All 5 major SF mayor candidates make pitches for Milk club nod

  • POLITICS
  • by John Ferrannini
  • May 22, 2024

The news from Mayor London Breed may have not been what many members of the Harvey Milk LGBTQ Democratic Club wanted to hear during a May 21 forum.

Lawmakers request audit of CA AIDS office

Lawmakers request audit of CA AIDS office

  • POLITICS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • May 22, 2024

Legislators have authorized an audit of the California office responsible for addressing the state's HIV prevention efforts and care for people living with HIV and AIDS.

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

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

  • POLITICS
  • 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.

Ward revives bill to ban forced outing of trans students

Ward revives bill to ban forced outing of trans students

  • POLITICS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • May 21, 2024

A state lawmaker has revived his bill aimed at prohibiting California school officials from outing transgender students to their parents or guardians without their permission.

Peskin talks housing, 'doom loop,' and leadership during Castro visit

Peskin talks housing, 'doom loop,' and leadership during Castro visit

  • POLITICS
  • by John Ferrannini
  • May 20, 2024

San Francisco Board of Supervisors President Aaron Peskin, who is running for mayor, wants voters to know he doesn't think he's against new housing.

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

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

  • POLITICS
  • 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.

Pelosi HIV money doesn't necessarily fix SF's federal funding shortfall

Pelosi HIV money doesn't necessarily fix SF's federal funding shortfall

  • POLITICS
  • by John Ferrannini
  • May 16, 2024

Though Congressmember Nancy Pelosi announced $1.6 million in new federal funding for San Francisco from the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program to reduce infections, that doesn't mean the city isn't still facing an HIV funding shortfall from the feds.

Low secures CA Democratic Party endorsement in US House race

Low secures CA Democratic Party endorsement in US House race

  • POLITICS
  • 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.

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

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

  • POLITICS
  • 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!"

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

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

  • POLITICS
  • 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 Notes: Gay Tracy councilman Arriola mounts 2nd mayoral bid

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

  • POLITICS
  • 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.

Mayor's office: 'Too early to tell' if city will backfill expected federal HIV cuts

Mayor's office: 'Too early to tell' if city will backfill expected federal HIV cuts

A spokesperson for Mayor London Breed said May 8 that it's "too early to tell" whether her proposed budget will backfill an expected $500,000-$800,000 shortfall in HIV funding from the federal government.

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SF Dem Party urges city to declare hate 'public health crisis'

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