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Corporations that took anti-DEI turn absent from SF Pride 2025
Several large corporations who've abandoned diversity efforts in recent months have not come on as sponsors for the 2025 San Francisco Pride celebration.
Editorial: Traveling in the age of Trump
President Donald Trump has made travel more difficult for LGBTQ individuals and families. But LGBTQ travelers do have options to help plan their next trip.
At CROI conference, HIV activists sound alarm on Trump policies
AIDS advocates are fearful that budget cuts being pushed by Republicans will gut essential health care services in the United States and worldwide.
SF Mayor Lurie talks street conditions, priorities on Castro walk
The Bay Area Reporter caught up with San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie during a recent tour he took of the city's LGBTQ Castro neighborhood.
Political Notebook: Wang aims to maintain lesbian voice on Oakland council
Charlene Wang is seeking the District 2 Oakland City Council seat in the special election in April.
Obituaries: John T. Fostel
The obituary for John T. Fostel, dedicated his career to supporting those with substance use disorders.
News Briefs: Bay Area will mark transgender visibility observance
Events around the Bay Area will mark this year's observance of International Transgender Day of Visibility, annually held March 31.
Guest Opinion: The imperative role of nursing in the face of restrictive policies
From supporting patients during the HIV/AIDS epidemic to advocating for inclusive health care policies, nurses have always been at the frontlines of patient-centered care. Today, the need for nurse advocacy is greater than ever.
LGBTQ Agenda: SCOTUS agrees to consider whether conversion therapy ban is constitutional
LGBTQ advocates are aghast that the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to take up a challenge to Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for minors.
HIV confab opens in San Francisco with call to action
A major annual HIV conference opened in San Francisco Sunday, March 9, under a cloud of uncertainty in the face of the Trump administration's attacks on government health and science efforts.
LGBTQ Agenda: HIV organizations sounding the alarm as PrEP coverage case reaches SCOTUS
Several health advocacy and LGBTQ organizations are urging the United States Supreme Court to uphold coverage and zero cost-sharing for PrEP for HIV prevention.
San Francisco City College chancellor finalists touring campus next week
Five finalists who've been selected to be chancellor of City College of San Francisco, including two who are LGBTQ, will be touring the campus next week.
Former B.A.R. sports columnist Roger Brigham dies
Roger Brigham, the Bay Area Reporter's former sports columnist, died this week after a long battle with renal and cardiac issues.
Prioritizing LGBTQ+ mental health: Free virtual event on March 18
LGBTQ+ mental health challenges are at an all-time high. From rejection and trauma to political attacks and inadequate health care access, the community faces disproportionate struggles.