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House speaker bars trans women from restrooms on Transgender Day of Remembrance

House speaker bars trans women from restrooms on Transgender Day of Remembrance

  • NATIONAL
  • by Christopher Kane, Washington Blade
  • Nov 20, 2024

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) has barred transgender women from using women's restrooms on the House side of the U.S. Capitol and the House office buildings, his office announced in a statement on Wednesday.

Vallejo commemorates Transgender Day of Remembrance

Vallejo commemorates Transgender Day of Remembrance

  • NEWS
  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Nov 20, 2024

Transgender Day of Remembrance was observed November 16 in Vallejo.

San Jose council to appoint member to vacancy ahead of special election

San Jose council to appoint member to vacancy ahead of special election

  • NEWS
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Nov 19, 2024

The San Jose City Council decided November 19 to have a special election in 2025 to fill its vacant District 3 seat following the resignation of gay disgraced councilmember Omar Torres.

San Francisco supervisors reopen the door to gay bathhouses

San Francisco supervisors reopen the door to gay bathhouses

  • NEWS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Nov 19, 2024

In what is hoped will be the last time they need to do so, San Francisco supervisors have once again lent their support to seeing the return to the city of traditional gay bathhouses where patrons will be able to rent locked rooms at the establishments.

LGBTQ Scholarships 2024 You Don't Want to Miss

LGBTQ Scholarships 2024 You Don't Want to Miss

  • NEWS
  • by Advertising Department -- Sponsored content
  • Nov 19, 2024

LGBTQ scholarships in 2024 are here to help you shine! They don't just support your studies—they celebrate who you are. These scholarships are designed to lift up LGBTQ students like you, making college a little easier on your wallet.

Best LGBTQ Activities for College Students to Celebrate Diversity on Campus

Best LGBTQ Activities for College Students to Celebrate Diversity on Campus

  • NEWS
  • by Advertising Department -- Sponsored content
  • Nov 19, 2024

College campuses are vibrant places to celebrate diversity and foster inclusive communities. For LGBTQ+ students, engaging in campus activities that promote visibility, acceptance, and education is crucial for creating a supportive environment.

20 Best LGBTQ Books to Inspire and Educate

20 Best LGBTQ Books to Inspire and Educate

  • BOOKS
  • by Advertising Department -- Sponsored content
  • Nov 19, 2024

Diving into literature by and about LGBTQ+ voices opens a window to diverse experiences, fostering empathy and understanding.

SF Eagle latest hit in string of SOMA burglaries

SF Eagle latest hit in string of SOMA burglaries

  • CRIME
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Nov 19, 2024

Another LGBTQ San Francisco South of Market mainstay was burglarized early November 18, its owner announced in a news release.

LGBTQ Agenda: Feds find Oklahoma school district violated civil rights in case of bullied nonbinary teen

LGBTQ Agenda: Feds find Oklahoma school district violated civil rights in case of bullied nonbinary teen

  • NATIONAL
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Nov 19, 2024

The U.S. Department of Education hsa released its report into bullying allegations against nonbinary student Nex Benedit, who died by suicide earlier this year.

Program connects SF seniors with visitors

Program connects SF seniors with visitors

  • NEWS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Nov 18, 2024

Four years ago, during the height of the COVID pandemic, Billy Wiselogel answered his phone to take a call from Sue Fulcher.

Brown wins Oakland council seat; Bauters trails in Alameda supe race

Brown wins Oakland council seat; Bauters trails in Alameda supe race

  • NEWS
  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Nov 18, 2024

With additional vote totals released last week, Rowena Brown has won the Oakland City Council at-large seat.

Lesbian author Dorothy Allison dies

Lesbian author Dorothy Allison dies

  • BOOKS
  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Nov 18, 2024

Dorothy Allison, a lesbian and author who rose to fame with the publication of her critically acclaimed 1992 novel "Bastard Out of Carolina," died November 6 at her home in Guerneville.

First clade I mpox variant case reported in San Mateo County

First clade I mpox variant case reported in San Mateo County

  • HEALTH
  • by Liz Highleyman
  • Nov 18, 2024

The first U.S. case of a potentially more severe variant of mpox, known as clade I, has been reported in San Mateo County, the California Department of Public Health announced Saturday, November 16.

Mayor-elect Lurie taps gay OpenAI chief, SF Dem party chair for transition team

Mayor-elect Lurie taps gay OpenAI chief, SF Dem party chair for transition team

  • NEWS
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Nov 18, 2024

Gay OpenAI chief Sam Altman is one of 10 people tapped to lead San Francisco Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie's transition team, it was announced Monday.