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Transmissions: Lies and deceptions

COMMENTARY | March 22, 2023 | by Gwendolyn Ann Smith

There are many who want to claim that transgender lives are built on falsehoods, that everything about us is a lie.

Castro canine owners say local dog park stinks

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by Sari Staver
Mar 23, 2023

When several dozen Castro dog owners came out on a stormy evening for a community meeting about improving the Eureka Valley Dog Play Area, they didn't hold back.

Out in the World: Lesbian from Niger finds her voice in US political campaigns

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by Heather Cassell
Mar 23, 2023

Aicha Tahirou, a lesbian who was born and raised in Niger, came to the United States for a better life. What she discovered is her political voice.

Political Notes: Ahead of US Supreme Court ruling, study finds majority of Americans oppose LGBTQ discrimination

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by Matthew S. Bajko
Mar 22, 2023

With legal pundits widely expecting the U.S. Supreme Court to issue a ruling this year allowing businesses to refuse to serve LGBTQ customers, a nationwide survey continues to find that a vast majority of Americans oppose such discrimination.

Agency opens first trans services center in SF

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by Matthew S. Bajko
Mar 22, 2023

The San Francisco Community Health Center opened its new Trans Thrive program Tuesday.

Editorial: Oakland leaders need to step up

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by BAR Editorial Board
Mar 22, 2023

Two gay Black men were killed in Oakland in the span of about nine days, and the East Bay city's LGBTQ community is on edge.

SF supes OK 2 LGBTQs for homelessness panel

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by John Ferrannini
Mar 22, 2023

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors approved six people for the brand new Homelessness Oversight Commission at its meeting Tuesday, including two LGBTQs who were recommended by the body's rules committee last week.

Play ball!

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by BAR staff
Mar 22, 2023

The San Francisco Gay Softball League opened its 50th season under stormy skies March 19. The opening ceremonies took place, but an exhibition game between the league and the San Francisco Police Department was postponed.

Guest Opinion: A more inclusive Alameda County Democratic Party is good for everyone

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by Annie Koruga
Mar 22, 2023

Over the past few years, the Alameda County Democratic Party has made significant progress on LGBTQ+ issues.

News Briefs: San Mateo Pride Center to reopen

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by Cynthia Laird
Mar 22, 2023

The San Mateo County Pride Center will have its grand reopening Friday, March 24, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 1021 South El Camino Real in San Mateo.

'Saints' step in to help Sisters

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by BAR staff
Mar 22, 2023

The "When the Saints Go Marching In" benefit for the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence was a big hit at the Edge bar in the Castro.

Obituaries: John David Lopez

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by BAR staff
Mar 22, 2023

The obituary for John David Lopez, who worked for many years in the retail sector

Obituaries: John Leonard Haas

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by BAR staff
Mar 22, 2023

The obituary for John Leonard Haas, who worked for Lloyds Bank California and later was a manager at Muscle Systems.

Letters to the editor

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by BAR staff
Mar 22, 2023

Readers weigh in on the Castro Theatre and a new gallery in the LGBTQ neighborhood.

Biden proposes one-third increase in HIV/AIDS prevention funding

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by John Ferrannini
Mar 22, 2023

President Joe Biden's budget for Fiscal Year 2024 includes a one-third increase in funding to prevent new HIV infections.

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