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LGBTQ Agenda: 7 GOP AGs threaten Target in letter

LGBTQ Agenda: 7 GOP AGs threaten Target in letter

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jul 18, 2023

Following this year's homophobic outcry against Pride merchandise being available at Target, seven red state attorneys general sent a letter to the department store chain alleging the sales may violate child protection and obscenity laws.

Political Notes: West Coast LGBTQ US House races feature rematches, newcomers

Political Notes: West Coast LGBTQ US House races feature rematches, newcomers

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Jul 17, 2023

The 10 contests for West Coast House races in 2024 with LGBTQ candidates that the Bay Area Reporter is already tracking feature a number of rematches and several newcomers seeking to serve in Congress.

Out in the World: Russian human rights journalist and attorney savagely attacked

Out in the World: Russian human rights journalist and attorney savagely attacked

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Jul 14, 2023

Award-winning Russian investigative journalist Elena Milashina and civil rights lawyer Alexander Nemov were brutally attacked in Grozny, Chechnya's capital, earlier this month while on their way to the trial of a human rights activist.

Business Briefing: Wine purveyors uncork joviality in SF SOMA district

Business Briefing: Wine purveyors uncork joviality in SF SOMA district

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Jul 12, 2023

Sommeliers and friends Cara Patricia and Simi Grewal opened their wine bar and shop DECANTsf in San Francisco's South of Market district on May 1, 2019.

Political Notebook: Gay SF BART director Dufty won't seek reelection

Political Notebook: Gay SF BART director Dufty won't seek reelection

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Jul 12, 2023

The board that oversees the regional transit agency BART will be losing at least one of its current three out members at the end of 2024.

News Briefs: Interactive queer health exhibit launches in South Bay

News Briefs: Interactive queer health exhibit launches in South Bay

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Jul 12, 2023

A new interactive exhibit about queer health is launching this weekend in San Jose, with two more viewings coming up in other South Bay cities.

Transmissions: Casa Susanna and the mists of time

Transmissions: Casa Susanna and the mists of time

  • by Gwendolyn Ann Smith
  • Jul 12, 2023

The trans community has a long history, but all too often, the archives are buried, hidden behind the firmest of closet doors, and under threat of being forever lost.

LGBTQ Agenda: HIV-positive trans woman sues after solitary confinement

LGBTQ Agenda: HIV-positive trans woman sues after solitary confinement

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jul 11, 2023

A transgender woman is suing the director of the Missouri Department of Corrections and several staff, alleging that she was placed in solitary confinement for six years because of her HIV status after she was "violently assaulted," according to the suit.

Political Notes: Atkins makes historic turn as acting CA governor

Political Notes: Atkins makes historic turn as acting CA governor

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Jul 10, 2023

Lesbian state Senate President pro Tempore Toni Atkins (D-San Diego) has once again made political history in California.

Out in the World: Report finds global LGBTQ activists observe Pride in the face of growing attacks

Out in the World: Report finds global LGBTQ activists observe Pride in the face of growing attacks

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Jul 6, 2023

While Pride Month in much of the U.S. results in jovial LGBTQ street celebrations throughout June, in many parts of the world Pride remains a protest — at times a dangerous demonstration where LGBTQ people demanding to live openly and freely are attacked.

Political Notebook: Virginia trans leader Roem campaigns in SF

Political Notebook: Virginia trans leader Roem campaigns in SF

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Jul 5, 2023

As she faces a tough election battle this year to become a senator in her home state, transgender Virginia Delegate Danica Roem will be in San Francisco this weekend to meet with local LGBTQ leaders and raise money for her campaign.

News Briefs: 3 young queer filmmakers awarded grants at Frameline

News Briefs: 3 young queer filmmakers awarded grants at Frameline

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Jul 5, 2023

Three young queer filmmakers were each awarded $15,000 grants by the Colin Higgins Foundation and Frameline at the end of the international LGBTQ film festival in San Francisco.

Out in the World: Six months after World Cup, LGBTQ Qataris critical of West

Out in the World: Six months after World Cup, LGBTQ Qataris critical of West

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Jun 30, 2023

Six months after the FIFA World Cup ended in Qatar, LGBTQ Qataris say the realities of their lives have not changed, and in some cases have gotten worse.

Political Notebook: UC Berkeley grad Mohajer aims to make history as 1st gay Iranian legislator

Political Notebook: UC Berkeley grad Mohajer aims to make history as 1st gay Iranian legislator

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Jun 28, 2023

With his bid in 2024 for a California state Senate seat, Alex Mohajer is looking to make LGBTQ political history.