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Obituaries: Ralph A. Carlson
The obituary for Ralph A. Carlson, a San Francisco resident who had a career in the insurance field.
Episcopal trailblazer, LGBTQ ally Rev. Robert Cromey dies
The Reverend Robert Warren Cromey, who helped create the early pro-LGBTQ group the Council on Religion and the Homosexual and performed early same-sex marriages, died January 14.
Report finds 266,000 LGBTQ+ young people left states with anti-LGBTQ laws
A new report estimates that roughly 266,000 LGBTQ+ young people and their families have uprooted their lives and left a state because of anti-LGBTQ politics or laws.
Political Notebook: Community welcomes queer SF supervisor Fielder
New San Francisco District 9 Supervisor Jackie Fielder held a community swearing-in event January 17 at Mission High School.
Trump signs anti-trans executive order
President Donald Trump signed an executive order declaring the federal government will only recognize two genders – male and female – shortly after returning to power January 20, prompting criticism from LGBTQ activists.
Advocates decry axing of CA LGBTQ youth mental health campaign
LGBTQ advocates are criticizing state health officials for the sudden cancellation of an LGBTQ youth mental health initiative just as their alarms are growing about the negative impacts queer young people may face from the second Trump administration.
Oakland mayoral candidate Taylor said he'd work with others to protect trans youth
Loren Taylor, the former Oakland city councilmember who officially filed Thursday for the special mayoral election in April, told the Bay Area Reporter that he would work with other entities to protect trans youth in the era of a second Trump presidency.
Gay SF health director Colfax stepping down
Having led the San Francisco Department of Public Health over the last six years during several global health pandemics and a continued decline in local HIV cases, AIDS expert Dr. Grant Colfax is resigning next month.
Couple rendezvoused with gay history during their 50 years together
The first same-sex couple married in Marin County 17 years ago celebrated another milestone last week – 50 years together.
Editorial: MAGA got played by Trump
The countdown is on to Monday, January 20, when President-elect Donald Trump becomes the 47th leader of the United States.
News Briefs: 3rd Dyke March town hall announced
After two town hall meetings were held last fall, the recently formed San Francisco Dyke March interim steering committee has announced a third town hall will be held on Zoom Wednesday, January 22, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Guest Opinion: The beginning of a new chapter
Today, as we stand at the dawn of a new era, we are called not just to resist but also to rise.
SJ Sharks show their Pride
The San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League held their annual Pride Scrimmage 2025 event Friday, January 10, at SAP Center.
Obituaries: Gary W. Davis
The obituary for Gary W. Davis, a former San Francisco resident who met his husband years ago when they played bingo at Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in the Castro.