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SF gay rights activist Dr. Jerome Goldstein dies

SF gay rights activist Dr. Jerome Goldstein dies

  • NEWS
  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Dec 4, 2023

Dr. Jerome "Jerry" Goldstein, a gay man and neurologist who was best known for creating elaborate holiday light displays with his late husband outside their Noe Valley home, died November 15.

Political Notes: 2024 SF supervisor candidates receive early endorsements

Political Notes: 2024 SF supervisor candidates receive early endorsements

  • NEWS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Dec 4, 2023

The election for the odd seats on the 11-member San Francisco Board of Supervisors won't be held until November.

Campaign launches for Matthew Shepard US postage stamp

Campaign launches for Matthew Shepard US postage stamp

  • NATIONAL
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Dec 1, 2023

A campaign is underway in support of seeing a U.S. postage stamp be issued in honor of Matthew Shepard, the gay University of Wyoming college student whose death 25 years ago rocked the nation.

Out in the World: Russia accuses journalist Gessen of spreading 'false information' in lawsuit

Out in the World: Russia accuses journalist Gessen of spreading 'false information' in lawsuit

  • NEWS
  • by Heather Cassell
  • Nov 30, 2023

Russia is suing Russian American journalist Masha Gessen for allegedly spreading "false information" about Russian soldiers' actions in Ukraine.

Editorial: EQCA needs to mount decline to sign campaign to thwart anti-trans measures

Editorial: EQCA needs to mount decline to sign campaign to thwart anti-trans measures

  • NEWS
  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Nov 29, 2023

As we have reported, in early November, the California Secretary of State's office cleared three anti-trans ballot measures to begin collecting signatures to qualify for the November 2024 ballot.

Political Notebook: Queer nightlife advocate Torres seeks SF Mission district supe seat

Political Notebook: Queer nightlife advocate Torres seeks SF Mission district supe seat

For more than a decade Stephen Torres has been a fixture in San Francisco's Castro LGBTQ district. He has tended bar at the neighborhood's famed Twin Peaks gay tavern the last 12 years.

Departing head of SF AIDS legal agency reflects on tenure

Departing head of SF AIDS legal agency reflects on tenure

  • NEWS
  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Nov 29, 2023

When Bill Hirsh formally steps down as executive director of the AIDS Legal Referral Panel next month, he will leave the San Francisco-based nonprofit prepared for the future.

SF trans filmmaker donates trove of videos to public library's Hormel Center

SF trans filmmaker donates trove of videos to public library's Hormel Center

  • NEWS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Nov 29, 2023

Since moving to San Francisco 31 years ago Texas Starr has turned his camera onto the city's LGBTQ community to document it and to make video art.

At Milk-Moscone vigil, activists plead with youth

At Milk-Moscone vigil, activists plead with youth

  • NEWS
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Nov 29, 2023

Longtime activists who worked with the late San Francisco supervisor Harvey Milk and mayor George Moscone urged young people to embody the legacy of the slain heroes as America faces another divisive presidential election year.

CA '24 ballot could have pro- and anti-LGBTQ measures

CA '24 ballot could have pro- and anti-LGBTQ measures

  • NEWS
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Nov 29, 2023

LGBTQ rights organizations and leaders are concerned that the November 2024 California ballot could see pro- and anti-LGBTQ measures on it if at least one of the anti-trans initiatives qualifies.

News Briefs: Holiday tree lighting ceremony inspires hope

News Briefs: Holiday tree lighting ceremony inspires hope

  • NEWS
  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Nov 29, 2023

The Rainbow World Fund's World Tree of Hope lighting ceremony and celebration will take place Monday, December 4, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Grace Cathedral, 1100 California Street in San Francisco.

Residents move into Palm Springs LGBTQ senior community

Residents move into Palm Springs LGBTQ senior community

  • NEWS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Nov 29, 2023

In early November Richard Alther moved into his new apartment at Living Out, a luxury rental community in Palm Springs targeted at active LGBTQ+ seniors age 55 and older.

Diversion likely for Emeryville hate crime defendant

Diversion likely for Emeryville hate crime defendant

The case of the man prosecutors allege committed hate crime vandalism at an Emeryville senior housing facility will likely go to diversion instead of trial.

Castro welcomes the holidays

Castro welcomes the holidays

  • NEWS
  • by BAR staff
  • Nov 29, 2023

Castro Merchants Association President Terry Asten Bennett, a straight ally who co-owns Cliff's Variety, welcomed a crowd to the neighborhood November 27 for the annual holiday tree lighting.