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Transmissions: An open letter to Gavin Newsom
Columnist Gwen Smith pens an open letter to Governor Gavin Newsom following the debut of his podcast.
CDC's HIV prevention division reportedly under threat
The Trump administration may be planning to eliminate the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Division of HIV Prevention, possibly as soon as this week, news sources reported late Tuesday, March 18.
SF spas face scrutiny on trans policies
Two San Francisco spas have faced criticism for policies separating transgender and cisgender women.
Federal judge blocks Trump's trans military ban
A federal judge in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday blocked President Donald Trump's ban on transgender service members, which was scheduled to take effect on Friday.
FBI interview played in court in trans sex worker homicide case
In a dramatic day of testimony Tuesday, federal prosecutors played a 1-hour-and-45-minute video of an FBI interview with the transgender woman being tried on second-degree murder charges after she killed a man in San Francisco's Crissy Field in 2023.
How the internet can help you find a community
The internet has changed the way people connect to others. In the past, it was probably more difficult to find a group with similar goals — this is because you had to live in the right place or know the right people.
Federal trial starts in trans sex worker homicide case
The federal jury trial of a transgender woman who pleaded not guilty on charges of second-degree murder for allegedly killing a man at San Francisco's Crissy Field in November 2023 began March 17 with her attorney claiming self defense.
Several sponsors have departed, but SF Pride will persevere, ED says
Several corporate sponsors have dropped out of this year's San Francisco Pride parade and celebration, but the leader of the nonprofit vows the free event will go on as usual.
FDA may be cracking down on poppers
The federal Food and Drug Administration raided a major seller of poppers last week, and other brands have shut down their websites and social media.
Chancellor finalists discuss where they'd take City College of San Francisco
City College of San Francisco chancellor candidates made their pitches this week to the community college's various stakeholders for why they are best suited to lead the 90-year-old institution.
Funding appeal seeks support for bar employee beaten in front of Castro Theatre
A GoFundMe has been set up for the victim of a beating in front of the Castro Theatre on March 9.
Political Notes: Report bares impact of discriminatory measures on LGBTQ Americans
A new report from the Center for American Progress details how discriminatory laws have impacted LGBTQ adults across the U.S.
Castro eatery mainstay for sale, while a nearby food business expands to Southern California
As one Castro neighborhood restaurant mainstay is up for grabs, a nearby food business is expanding its reach to another of the state's LGBTQ hamlets.
Business Briefing: Gay co-owned short-term rental company bullish on San Francisco market
The March Business Briefing column profliles a gay co-owned short-term rental company that is feeling confident about a revival in travel to San Francisco this year.