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LGBTQ Agenda: Man sentenced in federal hate crime against Seattle LGBTQ nightclub

LGBTQ Agenda: Man sentenced in federal hate crime against Seattle LGBTQ nightclub

A Washington state man was sentenced October 3 to four years in prison after being convicted of a federal hate crime in an arson incident three years ago near an LGBTQ nightclub in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood.

Newsom nixes trio of bills covering LGBTQ health concerns

Newsom nixes trio of bills covering LGBTQ health concerns

  • NEWS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Oct 9, 2023

Governor Gavin Newsom over the weekend nixed three pieces of legislation aimed at addressing health concerns facing LGBTQ individuals.

Selling CS:GO Skins in 2023: Pros and Cons

Selling CS:GO Skins in 2023: Pros and Cons

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  • by Advertising Department -- Sponsored content
  • Oct 9, 2023

Today, few people exchange skins with each other. The relationship between seller and buyer has reached a new level.

Political Notes: Black Cat Tavern, 1st California LGBTQ state landmark, receives its plaque

Political Notes: Black Cat Tavern, 1st California LGBTQ state landmark, receives its plaque

Across California are hundreds of sites designated as official state historical landmarks, from the homes of prominent individuals and locations of important businesses to religious structures and arts institutions.

Newsom names lesbian family lawyer Crocker to Sonoma bench

Newsom names lesbian family lawyer Crocker to Sonoma bench

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  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Oct 6, 2023

Governor Gavin Newsom has named Kinna Crocker, an attorney of East Indian ancestry who specializes in family law, to a vacancy on the Sonoma County Superior Court.

Feinstein, SF's 'forever mayor,' lionized at City Hall memorial

Feinstein, SF's 'forever mayor,' lionized at City Hall memorial

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  • by John Ferrannini
  • Oct 5, 2023

After America's powerful raised their voices in praise of Dianne Feinstein at her memorial service Thursday, the late senator's granddaughter reminded San Franciscans what made her, in the words of another speaker, their "forever mayor."

Editorial: Butler should seek full Senate term

Editorial: Butler should seek full Senate term

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  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Oct 4, 2023

Governor Gavin Newsom's selection of Black lesbian Laphonza Butler to replace the late senator Dianne Feinstein in the U.S. Senate fulfilled his promise to pick a Black woman should he need to appoint someone.

News Briefs: SF library panel discusses banned books

News Briefs: SF library panel discusses banned books

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  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Oct 4, 2023

This week is Banned Books Week, and the San Francisco Public Library and Litquake will host a panel of children's and young adult authors who will discuss what it's like to write as a creator whose work has been banned or censored.

Editorial: Feinstein was a trailblazer

Editorial: Feinstein was a trailblazer

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  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Oct 4, 2023

U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-California), who died last week at the age of 90, will be remembered for a lot of things, but to many older LGBTQ people, she is recalled as the steadfast leader who worked to heal San Francisco following a tragedy.

Gay photographer and San Francisco LGBTQ historical society butt heads

Gay photographer and San Francisco LGBTQ historical society butt heads

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  • by John Ferrannini
  • Oct 4, 2023

A longtime gay photographer said the GLBT Historical Society is not forthcoming with him about why it no longer wants to be his fiscal sponsor.

Political Notebook: Vallejo leader Wilson vies to be 1st gay Solano supervisor

Political Notebook: Vallejo leader Wilson vies to be 1st gay Solano supervisor

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  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Oct 4, 2023

Michael Wilson, a gay former Vallejo city councilmember, is vying to become the first known LGBTQ member of the Solano County Board of Supervisors.

Transmissions: Ghosts, specters, and very old bones

Transmissions: Ghosts, specters, and very old bones

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  • by Gwendolyn Ann Smith
  • Oct 4, 2023

It's frightfully common for anti-transgender activists to rely on old tropes in place of actual arguments, and one of the favorites in their arsenal nowadays seems simple on the surface, but gets crueler the deeper you dig.

Obituaries: William Lonon Smith

Obituaries: William Lonon Smith

The obituary for William Lonon Smith, who loved the San Francisco arts scene.

Castro gets new rainbow flag

Castro gets new rainbow flag

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  • by BAR staff
  • Oct 4, 2023

Volunteers helped to raise the new, oversize rainbow flag in Harvey Milk Plaza at Castro and Market streets Friday, September 29, ahead of the Castro Street Fair.