Bay Area Reporter

Editorial: National Dems need a reboot

NEWS | May 14, 2025 | BAR Editorial Board

No wonder national Democrats remain deep in the wilderness.

Transmissions: Honor, truth, and discipline

NEWS | May 14, 2025 | Gwendolyn Ann Smith

In 2017 – during the first year of Republican President Donald Trump's first term in office – he moved to ban transgender people from service in the military.

Obituaries: Michael Shawn McGinty

NEWS | May 14, 2025 | BAR Staff

LGBTQ Agenda: White House proposed cuts alarm HIV groups

NEWS | May 13, 2025 | John Ferrannini

Political Notes: Hollywood agent with San Francisco ties seeks new role in US House

NEWS | May 12, 2025 | Matthew S. Bajko

Gay makeup artist now plaintiff in federal case against Trump administration

NEWS | May 9, 2025 | John Ferrannini

Despite past statements, LGBTQ Catholics express optimism about 1st American pope

NEWS | May 8, 2025 | John Ferrannini

Going Out, May 15-23, 2025 arts & nightlife events

THEATER | May 14, 2025 | Jim Provenzano

We've got quite a variety pack mid-May, including multiple Harvey Milk tributes, classic musicals, and a queer take on one; plus drag festivities all the way from Oakland to Stanford. Check out our listings, including nightlife events.

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Oaklash: Oakland’s festival of queer and trans performance returns

DRAG | May 11, 2025 | David-Elijah Nahmod

Mark your calendars. The weekend of May 16 will see the return of Oaklash, Oakland’s annual festival of queer and trans performance. The festivities will include parties at some of the city’s hottest nightspots, including the White Horse Bar.