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Low secures CA Democratic Party endorsement in US House race

Low secures CA Democratic Party endorsement in US House race

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

Weeks after surviving a recount of his primary race for a U.S. House seat, gay Assemblymember Evan Low (D-Cupertino) has won the California Democratic Party's endorsement of his candidacy.

SF historic panel gives approval to Castro Pride flag landmarking

SF historic panel gives approval to Castro Pride flag landmarking

  • NEWS
  • by John Ferrannini
  • May 15, 2024

The San Francisco Historic Preservation Commission has unanimously approved plans to landmark the late gay artist Gilbert Baker's oversized rainbow flag installation in the Castro neighborhood.

National program prioritizes LGBTQ digital equity

National program prioritizes LGBTQ digital equity

  • NEWS
  • by J.L. Odom
  • May 15, 2024

For LGBTQ people, access to the internet and devices such as smartphones and computers can have a significant impact on their lives.

Nonprofits serving LGBTQ youth reckon with potential cuts as budget season looms

Nonprofits serving LGBTQ youth reckon with potential cuts as budget season looms

  • NEWS
  • by John Ferrannini
  • May 15, 2024

Three San Francisco nonprofits with large LGBTQ youth client bases shared with the Bay Area Reporter that they are facing budget cuts they characterize as devastating.

Political Notebook: In addition to hope, Milk's other mantra was, 'You've gotta vote!'

Political Notebook: In addition to hope, Milk's other mantra was, 'You've gotta vote!'

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

Over the decades the late gay San Francisco supervisor Harvey Milk has become well known for his line, "You've gotta give 'em hope." Less famously, Milk's other mantra was, "You've gotta vote!"

Census eyes August start for LGBTQ questions test

Census eyes August start for LGBTQ questions test

  • NATIONAL
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • May 15, 2024

The U.S. Census Bureau is eyeing an August start date for testing sexual orientation and gender identity questions on its American Community Survey.

News Briefs: Volunteers needed for pink triangle display

News Briefs: Volunteers needed for pink triangle display

  • NEWS
  • by Cynthia Laird
  • May 15, 2024

With Pride Month quickly approaching, organizers of the giant pink triangle installation atop Twin Peaks are asking for volunteers to help with many aspects of the project.

Editorial: Why Give OUT Day matters

Editorial: Why Give OUT Day matters

  • NEWS
  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • May 15, 2024

By now, many readers have probably received a few — or a lot — of emails and messages on social media from LGBTQ nonprofits seeking donations through Give OUT Day.

Obituaries: Thomas Fontaine

Obituaries: Thomas Fontaine

  • NEWS
  • by BAR staff
  • May 15, 2024

The obituary for Thomas Fontaine, who worked as an office manager for the old AIDS Treatment News in San Francisco.

Obituaries: Michael Davenport

Obituaries: Michael Davenport

  • NEWS
  • by BAR staff
  • May 15, 2024

The obituary for Michael Davenport, who was a manager and buyer for a men's clothing department in San Francisco.

Guest Opinion: Let's preserve LGBTQ culture

Guest Opinion: Let's preserve LGBTQ culture

  • NEWS
  • by Johnny Townsend
  • May 15, 2024

We must preserve LGBTQ content while we can.

Transmissions: Control

Transmissions: Control

Looking at the history of trans care since World War II, one can't help but notice a theme: transgender people gain agency, and then non-transgender people attempt to exert control to stop it.

Castro hate crimes defendant acquitted

Castro hate crimes defendant acquitted

  • CRIME
  • by John Ferrannini
  • May 15, 2024

A San Francisco jury has acquitted a man accused of hate crime and assault charges and stealing a Pride flag in the Castro last year, according to a news release from the public defender's office.

Oxytocin Peptide Hormone: What Is It And How Does It Operate?

Oxytocin Peptide Hormone: What Is It And How Does It Operate?

  • HEALTH
  • by Advertising Department -- Sponsored content
  • May 15, 2024

The 9-amino acid peptide Oxytocin (OT) has a sulfur bridge connecting its two cysteines. Research indicates that the posterior pituitary gland, a small organ near the brain's base, may be responsible for storing and secreting the hormone Oxytocin peptide.