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News Briefs: Shanti, SFAF partner to screen 'Milk'

News Briefs: Shanti, SFAF partner to screen 'Milk'

  • NEWS
  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Sep 20, 2023

The Shanti Project and the San Francisco AIDS Foundation are partnering to screen "Milk" in celebration of the film's 15th anniversary.

California set to further protect LGBTQ youth with new laws

California set to further protect LGBTQ youth with new laws

  • NEWS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Sep 20, 2023

More than a dozen LGBTQ_related bills are awaiting action by Governor Gavin Newsom.

SFFD trial sees testimony from 2 fire chiefs

SFFD trial sees testimony from 2 fire chiefs

  • LEGAL
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Sep 20, 2023

The current and immediate past chiefs of the San Francisco Fire Department gave contrasting views in court of the lesbian assistant chief suing the city on allegations of discrimination and whistleblower retaliation.

Obituaries: Chris Nigoghossian

Obituaries: Chris Nigoghossian

  • NEWS
  • by BAR staff
  • Sep 20, 2023

The obituary for Chris Nigoghossian, who served the homeless and worked as a community health worker. He enjoyed music and nature.

Transmissions: Very personal questions

Transmissions: Very personal questions

My partner was usually by my side when I was in the long process of coming out to our friends and family.

Local restaurants get grants

Local restaurants get grants

  • NEWS
  • by BAR staff
  • Sep 20, 2023

The Golden Gate Business Association, the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce, and Grubhub held a reception last week and distributed grants to local restaurants.

SFFD trial: Fire chief Nicholson blasts plaintiff from the stand

SFFD trial: Fire chief Nicholson blasts plaintiff from the stand

  • LEGAL
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Sep 19, 2023

San Francisco's first LGBTQ fire chief defended her record in testimony September 19, charging the lesbian assistant fire chief suing the city for discrimination and retaliation with not possessing the "soft skills" necessary for advancement.

Top Strategies and Predictions For Las Vegas Raiders, Experts Say

Top Strategies and Predictions For Las Vegas Raiders, Experts Say

  • SPORTS
  • by Advertising Department -- Sponsored content
  • Sep 19, 2023

The Las Vegas Raiders have been making rounds on media outlets for discussions and insights amongst football enthusiasts and analysts.

LGBTQ Agenda: Parents of trans kids object to internet regulation bill

LGBTQ Agenda: Parents of trans kids object to internet regulation bill

  • NATIONAL
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Sep 19, 2023

Over 100 parents of transgender kids have signed an open letter asking Congress to kill the proposed Kids Online Safety Act, which they claim is a threat to freedom of speech on the internet.

Out in the World: Kenya court ruling in favor of LGBTQ group sparks anti-queer demonstrations

Out in the World: Kenya court ruling in favor of LGBTQ group sparks anti-queer demonstrations

  • NEWS
  • by Heather Cassell
  • Sep 15, 2023

Religious leaders and members of parliament are protesting a ruling by Kenya's Supreme Court that dismissed a challenge to its earlier decision this year upholding LGBTQ organizations' right to register with the government.

SFFD trial: Lawyers tussle about wildland strike team allegation

SFFD trial: Lawyers tussle about wildland strike team allegation

  • LEGAL
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Sep 15, 2023

Attorneys for the city and the lesbian assistant fire chief suing for discrimination and retaliation presented different explanations in court Friday for why she was repeatedly denied the opportunity to work as a strike team leader trainee.

Political Notes: CA LGBTQ youth, health data bills hit Newsom's desk

Political Notes: CA LGBTQ youth, health data bills hit Newsom's desk

  • NEWS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Sep 15, 2023

An additional batch of LGBTQ-related bills have survived this year's legislative session and now await a decision by Governor Gavin Newsom on if they will be enacted.

SFFD trial: Former fire chief says plaintiff a 'role model,' not a 'victim'

SFFD trial: Former fire chief says plaintiff a 'role model,' not a 'victim'

  • LEGAL
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Sep 14, 2023

The former chief of the San Francisco Fire Department came out of retirement to testify Thursday that the lesbian assistant fire chief suing the city for discrimination and retaliation is not a victim.

Mixed fate for two CA LGBTQ workers rights bills

Mixed fate for two CA LGBTQ workers rights bills

  • NEWS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Sep 14, 2023

One of two bills aimed at providing support for LGBTQ employees and other workers who need to take time off to care for a chosen family member passed out of the California Legislature.