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News Briefs: Porter to headline SF Pride

May 8, 2024

Gay award-winning performer Billy Porter will headline the San Francisco Pride celebration and be the celebrity grand marshal in the parade, officials have announced.

Business Briefing: Cookie baker, screen printer set up shop in SF

by Matthew S. Bajko
May 8, 2024

From his apartment north of Golden Gate Park, Brennan Bowen has been baking up batches of chocolate chip cookies for his private classes about the history of the famed American treat.

Editorial: It's on to November for Low

by BAR Editorial Board
May 8, 2024

After a historic March primary, and an even more unusual recount, gay Assemblymember Evan Low (D-Cupertino) has advanced to the November general election for the open 16th Congressional District seat in the South Bay.

HIV advocates, Mahogany emphasize protecting services during tough budget year

by John Ferrannini
May 7, 2024

As San Francisco faces a looming budget deficit, HIV/AIDS advocates and their supporters have set a goal this year to keep existing services funded.

LGBTQ Agenda: Under deadline, Biden administration issues new health, foster care, sex harassment rules

by John Ferrannini
May 7, 2024

LGBTQ groups are applauding new rules from the Biden administration on health care, foster care, and workplace harassment.

SF mayor Breed stumps for 2nd term during Castro stop

by John Ferrannini
May 6, 2024

San Francisco Mayor London Breed told the Bay Area Reporter May 3 that she never intended to pit the Harvey Milk Plaza renovation project against San Francisco City Clinic in deciding what to fund in a bond measure.

CUAV helps LGBTQ survivors work through tough times

by John Ferrannini
May 6, 2024

When Alex's 12-year-old child came to them and said they'd discovered child pornography on their soon-to-be-ex-husband's electronic device, the trans and queer parent didn't know where to turn.

San Francisco committee adopts mayoral bond measure plan

by Matthew S. Bajko
May 6, 2024

An oversight committee stacked with city administrators has given its stamp of approval to a bond measure San Francisco Mayor London Breed wants to put before voters in November.

Methodists remove anti-LGBTQ policies

by Brian Bromberger
May 6, 2024

After decades of strife over the role of out LGBTQs in pastoral life, the United Methodist Church has removed barriers against homosexuality.

Political Notes: Takano pushes for LGBTQ veterans commission

by Matthew S. Bajko
May 6, 2024

Gay Congressmember Mark Takano (D-Riverside) continues to push for a federal commission that will look into the experiences of LGBTQ servicemembers who enlisted in the military when its homophobic "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy was in place.

Political Notebook: Gay men launch SF bids for BART, City College board seats

by Matthew S. Bajko
May 4, 2024

Gay men have launched bids for seats on the boards overseeing the regional transit agency BART and City College of San Francisco that will appear on the November 5 ballot, with a third expected to also seek the BART seat.

Out in the World: Czech president signs expanded same-sex partnership rights into law — fight for marriage continues

by Heather Cassell
May 3, 2024

Same-sex couples in the Czech Republic are a step closer to marriage equality, as pro-LGBTQ President Petr Pavel has expanded their rights under a new law.

Planning underway for 50th Castro Street Fair

by John Ferrannini
May 3, 2024

Get ready for something special this fall — the Castro Street Fair is turning 50.

In sophomore year, SF Supervisor Dorsey talks new police staffing proposals, recovery as the 'new closet'

by John Ferrannini
May 3, 2024

With his initial proposal hitting a political roadblock earlier this year, gay District 6 Supervisor Matt Dorsey is working on a new charter amendment to bolster staffing levels at the San Francisco Police Department.

Judy Shepard, Pelosi lead list of Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients

by Cynthia Laird
May 3, 2024

The mother of a slain gay college student and the first female speaker of the U.S. House will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, President Joe Biden announced Friday, May 3, the day of the ceremony.

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