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LGBTQ History Month: Stonewall story — and jacket — highlights importance of allies

HISTORY | October 11, 2024

Before he became one of San Francisco's premier press agents, Lee Houskeeper was just another twentysomething in New York City

Valley of the Queens: queer history tours of Tenderloin, Polk Street and North Beach

HISTORY
by David-Elijah Nahmod
Oct 15, 2024

Sprockett hosts queer walking tours of the Tenderloin, Polk Street and North Beach, neighborhoods that are steeped in LGBTQ history. The fact that gays were once referred to as "unspeakable" resonated with Sprockett, so he named his company Unspeakabl

LGBTQ Agenda: Minority groups, including queers, want to be in clinical trials but participation remains low, report says

NEWS
by John Ferrannini
Oct 15, 2024

Interest in clinical trials is high among members of the LGBTQ community and people of color, though participation rates are "alarmingly low," according to a survey from the PAN Foundation that was released last week.

Baldwin, Dems struggle against anti-trans ads

NATIONAL
by Lisa Keen
Oct 14, 2024

With less than three weeks left before the November 5 elections, there are three big questions in the U.S. Senate races for LGBTQ people.

House candidates Low, Liccardo clash at debate

NEWS
by Matthew S. Bajko
Oct 14, 2024

Democratic congressional candidates gay state Assemblymember Evan Low and former San Jose mayor Sam Liccardo clashed over ethics and policy during a televised debate hosted by a trio of local news organizations.

Political Notes: SF school board candidates differ on keeping Milk academy open

NEWS
by Matthew S. Bajko
Oct 14, 2024

In 1996, the San Francisco Unified School District officially christened the Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy in the city's LGBTQ Castro district a few blocks away from where Milk had lived and operated a camera shop on Castro Street in the 1970s.

Fleet Week comes to the Castro

NEWS
by BAR staff
Oct 11, 2024

The United States Navy Southwest 32nd Street Brass Band performed at Jane Warner Plaza in San Francisco's LGBTQ Castro neighborhood Thursday, October 10, as part of Fleet Week festivities.

Gay San Jose councilmember investigated for oral sex with minor

NEWS
by John Ferrannini
Oct 11, 2024

A gay San Jose city councilmember is under criminal investigation after he admitted in a text message to performing oral sex on a 17-year-old.

Out in the World: Georgian Parliament speaker signs anti-gay bill after president refuses

NEWS
by Heather Cassell
Oct 9, 2024

Moving closer to Russia, Georgia's Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili recently signed a repressive "Russian-styled" anti-LGBTQ bill into law.

Business Briefing: Couple known for their seasonal decor relocates boutique to Noe Valley

BUSINESS
by Matthew S. Bajko
Oct 9, 2024

When the seasonal gift boutique Terrasol first opened its doors in 2004 on Larkin Street in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood, it quickly drew a loyal customer base among the nearby residents needing holiday decor.

Political Notebook: In hotly contested South Bay House race, Low and Liccardo to debate

NEWS
by Matthew S. Bajko
Oct 9, 2024

With the congressional candidates sniping at each other for months, the October 11 televised debate between gay state Assemblymember Evan Low and former San Jose mayor Sam Liccardo could produce feisty exchanges between the two South Bay leaders.

Editorial: SF prop recommendations

NEWS
by BAR Editorial Board
Oct 9, 2024

There are 15 San Francisco propositions on the November 5 ballot covering everything from infrastructure to city commissions to retirement changes for first responders. Below are our recommendations.

SOMA businesses struggling with thefts

CRIME
by John Ferrannini
Oct 9, 2024

The South of Market neighborhood's queer businesses are among those battling burglary, break-ins, and attempted break-ins over the past few months.

SF DA candidates spar on what justice looks like

NEWS
by John Ferrannini
Oct 9, 2024

San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins faces one challenger — a prosecutor she fired who has contrasting views about criminal justice — in her bid for reelection this year.

50th Castro fair sizzles

NEWS
by BAR staff
Oct 9, 2024

The 5oth edition of the Castro Street Fair was hot!

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