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Gay Castro hair stylist found dead in Grand Canyon

March 28, 2023

A gay man who had worked at a Castro neighborhood hair salon was found dead in the Grand Canyon in Arizona earlier this month.

Trans woman alleges sexual retaliation by St. James Infirmary staff

by John Ferrannini
Mar 28, 2023

The San Francisco Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development has ordered St. James Infirmary to investigate a claim by a trans woman that she is a victim of sexual retaliation by some of the nonprofit's workers.

Nashville police say Christian school shooter identified as trans

by Brody Levesque, Washington Blade
Mar 28, 2023

Nashville police said that a person who opened fire at a private Christian school Monday was a former student who identified as transgender.

LGBTQ Agenda: Half of trans youth may lose access to affirming care, HRC says

by John Ferrannini
Mar 28, 2023

Just over half of trans American youth ages 13-17 have lost or could soon face barriers to gender-affirming care, according to a report from the national Human Rights Campaign.

Castro canine owners say local dog park stinks

by Sari Staver
Mar 23, 2023

When several dozen Castro dog owners came out on a stormy evening for a community meeting about improving the Eureka Valley Dog Play Area, they didn't hold back.

Out in the World: Lesbian from Niger finds her voice in US political campaigns

by Heather Cassell
Mar 23, 2023

Aicha Tahirou, a lesbian who was born and raised in Niger, came to the United States for a better life. What she discovered is her political voice.

Political Notes: Ahead of US Supreme Court ruling, study finds majority of Americans oppose LGBTQ discrimination

by Matthew S. Bajko
Mar 22, 2023

With legal pundits widely expecting the U.S. Supreme Court to issue a ruling this year allowing businesses to refuse to serve LGBTQ customers, a nationwide survey continues to find that a vast majority of Americans oppose such discrimination.

Biden proposes one-third increase in HIV/AIDS prevention funding

by John Ferrannini
Mar 22, 2023

President Joe Biden's budget for Fiscal Year 2024 includes a one-third increase in funding to prevent new HIV infections.

Political Notebook: Trans Palm Springs Councilmember Middleton revives CA Senate bid

by Matthew S. Bajko
Mar 21, 2023

Aiming to become the first transgender person elected to the California Legislature next November, Palm Springs Councilmember Lisa Middleton revived her campaign for a state Senate seat Tuesday.

Suspect appears in court in Marsh killing

by John Ferrannini
Mar 21, 2023

A UC employee charged in the stabbing death of an Oakland Black gay man now has an attorney, though his plea date was pushed back to next month as he appeared in an Alameda County courtroom Tuesday.

LGBTQ Agenda: DeSantis administration seeks to revoke hotel's liquor license after it labels drag show a 'public nuisance'

by John Ferrannini
Mar 21, 2023

The administration of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) is trying to revoke the liquor license of a Miami hotel for supplying the concessions for a Christmas drag show where the state claims minors were present.

Wiener bill would protect LGBTQ foster youth from non-affirming homes

by John Ferrannini
Mar 17, 2023

A California lawmaker announced a bill Friday would limit the ability of prospective foster parents who aren't affirming of LGBTQ youth identity to become resource families.

Jean-Baptiste Carhaix, known for photographing Sisters, dies

by Cynthia Laird
Mar 16, 2023

Jean-Baptiste Carhaix, a gay man best known locally for his large-format photographs of members of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, died March 7 in Lyon, France. He was 76.

Castro Theatre daily film screenings a thing of the past, management says

by John Ferrannini
Mar 16, 2023

One of the many criticisms of Castro Theatre management company Another Planet Entertainment is that the movie palace has been dark a good portion of the time since it took over last year and that likely will continue, officials said.

Devonte Davis ID'd as Oakland homicide victim

by John Ferrannini
Mar 16, 2023

The name of a second gay Black man killed in a nine-day period was released by Oakland police Thursday.

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Gay Castro hair stylist found dead in Grand Canyon

Trans woman alleges sexual retaliation by St. James Infirmary staff

Nashville police say Christian school shooter identified as trans

LGBTQ Agenda: Half of trans youth may lose access to affirming care, HRC says

Castro canine owners say local dog park stinks

Out in the World: Lesbian from Niger finds her voice in US political campaigns

Political Notes: Ahead of US Supreme Court ruling, study finds majority of Americans oppose LGBTQ discrimination

Biden proposes one-third increase in HIV/AIDS prevention funding

Political Notebook: Trans Palm Springs Councilmember Middleton revives CA Senate bid

Suspect appears in court in Marsh killing

LGBTQ Agenda: DeSantis administration seeks to revoke hotel's liquor license after it labels drag show a 'public nuisance'

Wiener bill would protect LGBTQ foster youth from non-affirming homes

Jean-Baptiste Carhaix, known for photographing Sisters, dies

Castro Theatre daily film screenings a thing of the past, management says

Devonte Davis ID'd as Oakland homicide victim

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