It was the late Gilbert Baker back in 1978 who helped sew the first rainbow flag with his friends, and who observed "Our movement is evolving. The movement to liberate our sexuality as a human right, that's an ongoing struggle."

Congressional leaders are calling on the U.S. Census Bureau to finally begin asking Americans about their sexual orientation and gender identity.

For the first two gay Black mayors in the greater Bay Area region, the need for more housing in their cities is a main issue they intend to tackle during their mayoralties.

The Bay Area Reporter won several honors at the recent 45th annual San Francisco Press Club Awards, including first place in overall general excellence in the newspapers non-daily category for 2021.

Non-transgender people — whether through malicious, willful ignorance or an innocent lack of understanding — fail to grasp what I consider the most essential fact of trans lives: we do not become transgender, we are transgender.

A new report highlights issues faced by trans people and others who lack government-issued identification.

Cities around the Bay Area are welcoming new LGBTQ leaders this month and next, following the outcomes of local elections on the November 8 ballot.

Russia swung a one-two punch at its LGBTQ community by expanding two laws — Foreign Agents and Anti-Homosexuality Propaganda.

Oftentimes veering off the beaten path bears fruit. So is the case for holiday shoppers who venture to San Francisco's LGBTQ Castro district for their gift buying needs this yuletide.

The California Hall of Fame may have snubbed him, but the city of Palm Springs will posthumously honor Latino drag icon and activist José Julio Sarria on its Walk of Stars Monday, December 12.

A month after the November 8 election and the final results are now in for two of the three last remaining California races that featured out candidates.

An East Bay Assemblymember has introduced legislation that would make it easier for candidates, elected officials, their families and staff to provide security for themselves in the face of increasing threats.

For two out candidates with Bay Area ties, the November 8 election brought mixed results for their political bids.

Homophobia is on a deadly rise in recent years as hate crimes against LGBTQ people increase around the world.