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Berner confirmed as federal judge; Biden ties Obama for out jurists

Berner confirmed as federal judge; Biden ties Obama for out jurists

  • LEGAL
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Mar 19, 2024

With the U.S. Senate confirmation of a lesbian federal bench nominee, President Joe Biden has now tied former President Barack Obama's record of 11 openly LGBTQ federal judges.

LGBTQ Agenda: Dem senators pull funding request for Philly LGBTQ center after Libs of TikTok trolling

LGBTQ Agenda: Dem senators pull funding request for Philly LGBTQ center after Libs of TikTok trolling

  • NATIONAL
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Mar 19, 2024

Proposed federal funding for an LGBTQ community center in Philadelphia was pulled at the 11th hour by the state's two Democratic U.S. senators after it was criticized by a popular anti-LGBTQ social media account.

Gay Assemblymember Low short 12 votes in South Bay House bid

Gay Assemblymember Low short 12 votes in South Bay House bid

  • NEWS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Mar 18, 2024

South Bay U.S. House race with gay Assemblymember Evan Low (D-Cupertino) still too close to call nearly two weeks after March 5 primary.

Political Notebook: SF backers host fundraiser for out Oregon House candidate Morales

Political Notebook: SF backers host fundraiser for out Oregon House candidate Morales

  • NEWS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Mar 18, 2024

San Francisco supporters of queer Oregon House candidate Eddy Morales are hosting a fundraiser for him this weekend. Their aim is to help him clinch his Democratic primary contest on May 21.

Out in the World: Homicide suspected in death of prominent Angolan LGBTQ activist

Out in the World: Homicide suspected in death of prominent Angolan LGBTQ activist

  • NEWS
  • by Heather Cassell
  • Mar 18, 2024

Prominent Angolan gay activist Carlos Fernandes was found dead in his home in the capital city of Luanda last month under suspicious circumstances.

Castro volunteer patrol group honored by FBI

Castro volunteer patrol group honored by FBI

  • NEWS
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Mar 18, 2024

San Francisco's top public safety officials gathered at City Hall March 18 to congratulate Castro Community on Patrol for being awarded the FBI Community Leadership Award.

SFPD tracking down participants from weekend Castro sideshow

SFPD tracking down participants from weekend Castro sideshow

  • CRIME
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Mar 18, 2024

The San Francisco Police Department is tracking down participants in a sideshow that took place at the intersection of Castro and Market streets early Sunday.

Updated: Gay Assemblymember Low down 20 votes in South Bay House race

Updated: Gay Assemblymember Low down 20 votes in South Bay House race

  • NEWS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Mar 15, 2024

As the number of ballots left to count dwindles down, it remains too close to call if gay Assemblymember Evan Low (D-Cupertino) has survived the primary for an open South Bay U.S. House seat.

Political Notes: Hansen holding out hope in tight Sacramento mayoral primary

Political Notes: Hansen holding out hope in tight Sacramento mayoral primary

  • NEWS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Mar 15, 2024

Steve Hansen is holding out hope he survives Sacramento mayoral primary.

Out in the World: LGBTQ Serbians protest reported police assault against community members

Out in the World: LGBTQ Serbians protest reported police assault against community members

  • NEWS
  • by Heather Cassell
  • Mar 15, 2024

Hundreds of LGBTQ activists and supporters recently demonstrated against reported police assaults on a young gay man and a bisexual woman in the Serbian capital of Belgrade.

SF adult film star can change name to Candi Bimbo Doll, court rules

SF adult film star can change name to Candi Bimbo Doll, court rules

  • LEGAL
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Mar 15, 2024

A transgender adult film star's quest to change her name to Candi Bimbo Doll was granted after an appellate court overturned a San Francisco judge's decision to deny the request.

As opponent concedes, gay Alameda supe candidate Bauters heads to fall race

As opponent concedes, gay Alameda supe candidate Bauters heads to fall race

  • NEWS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Mar 14, 2024

With his opponent conceding Thursday that he would not survive their primary race, gay Emeryville City Councilmember John Bauters is moving on to the November ballot to compete for the open District 5 supervisor seat in Alameda County.

In a 1st, Pelosi secures $500K from feds for Harvey Milk Plaza project

In a 1st, Pelosi secures $500K from feds for Harvey Milk Plaza project

  • NEWS
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Mar 14, 2024

Congress allocated a half-million dollars in funding toward the Memorial at Harvey Milk Plaza revitalization project, according to a news release from the Friends of Harvey Milk Plaza.

UPDATED: Gay South Bay House contender Low 2nd place lead grows to 63 votes

UPDATED: Gay South Bay House contender Low 2nd place lead grows to 63 votes

  • NEWS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Mar 13, 2024

Gay Assemblymember Evan Low (D-Cupertino) now finds himself with a 63-vote lead in his nail-biter of a race for an open South Bay U.S. House seat.