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Gay Castro hair stylist found dead in Grand Canyon

Gay Castro hair stylist found dead in Grand Canyon

  • NEWS
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Mar 28, 2023

A gay man who had worked at a Castro neighborhood hair salon was found dead in the Grand Canyon in Arizona earlier this month.

Trans woman alleges sexual retaliation by St. James Infirmary staff

Trans woman alleges sexual retaliation by St. James Infirmary staff

  • NEWS
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Mar 28, 2023

The San Francisco Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development has ordered St. James Infirmary to investigate a claim by a trans woman that she is a victim of sexual retaliation by some of the nonprofit's workers.

Nashville police say Christian school shooter identified as trans

Nashville police say Christian school shooter identified as trans

  • CRIME
  • by Brody Levesque, Washington Blade
  • Mar 28, 2023

Nashville police said that a person who opened fire at a private Christian school Monday was a former student who identified as transgender.

LGBTQ Agenda: Half of trans youth may lose access to affirming care, HRC says

LGBTQ Agenda: Half of trans youth may lose access to affirming care, HRC says

Just over half of trans American youth ages 13-17 have lost or could soon face barriers to gender-affirming care, according to a report from the national Human Rights Campaign.

Castro canine owners say local dog park stinks

Castro canine owners say local dog park stinks

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.

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

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

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.

SF supes OK 2 LGBTQs for homelessness panel

SF supes OK 2 LGBTQs for homelessness panel

  • NEWS
  • 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.

Agency opens first trans services center in SF

Agency opens first trans services center in SF

  • NEWS
  • 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

Editorial: Oakland leaders need to step up

  • NEWS
  • 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.

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

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

  • NEWS
  • 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

News Briefs: San Mateo Pride Center to reopen

  • NEWS
  • 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.

Transmissions: Lies and deceptions

Transmissions: Lies and deceptions

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

'Saints' step in to help Sisters

'Saints' step in to help Sisters

  • NEWS
  • 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.

Play ball!

Play ball!

  • NEWS
  • 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.

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