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Political Notes: Out San Diego supervisor candidate looks to survive primary

Political Notes: Out San Diego supervisor candidate looks to survive primary

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

A queer military veteran with ties to San Francisco is aiming to double LGBTQ representation on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors.

Out in the World: Ugandan president pushes back after World Bank suspends billions in future funding due to anti-LGBTQ law

Out in the World: Ugandan president pushes back after World Bank suspends billions in future funding due to anti-LGBTQ law

  • NEWS
  • by Heather Cassell
  • Aug 11, 2023

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni lashed out at the World Bank Group after it decided to halt any new funding proposals due to the African country's new anti-LGBTQ law.

SF supervisors expected to vote on Castro Theatre again after recess

SF supervisors expected to vote on Castro Theatre again after recess

  • NEWS
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Aug 11, 2023

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors has one more vote on the Castro Theatre in order for Another Planet Entertainment to commence with its plan to renovate the historic movie palace.

Pickle relishes role as inaugural West Hollywood drag laureate

Pickle relishes role as inaugural West Hollywood drag laureate

  • NEWS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Aug 9, 2023

She sings, has comedic chops, and is known for being a "powerhouse host" in the Los Angeles entertainment scene. Now Pickle can add another feather to her cap as West Hollywood's inaugural drag laureate.

Political Notebook: Gay former congressional staffer Ratevosian vies for LA House seat

Political Notebook: Gay former congressional staffer Ratevosian vies for LA House seat

  • NEWS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Aug 9, 2023

Years before being appointed by President Joe Biden as the most senior Armenian American official at the State Department, Jirair Ratevosian, Ph.D., had served as legislative director to Congressmember Barbara Lee (D-Oakland).

SF LGBTQ band appoints composer in residence

SF LGBTQ band appoints composer in residence

  • NEWS
  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Aug 9, 2023

To hear Mattea Williams explain it, composing music for a band is different than writing a composition for an orchestra.

Editorial: SF Supervisor Dorsey steps in it

Editorial: SF Supervisor Dorsey steps in it

  • NEWS
  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Aug 9, 2023

If a San Francisco supervisor has a complaint and wants changes made to the city budget, the time to do that is before the spending plan is adopted, not weeks later.

LGBTQ leaders back providing reparations

LGBTQ leaders back providing reparations

  • NEWS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Aug 9, 2023

When it comes to providing reparations to California's Black residents due to the systemic discrimination and racism they and their ancestors have experienced for decades, LGBTQ leaders in the state are largely in support of doing so.

Business Briefing: From Castro start, yoga practice spreads across SF

Business Briefing: From Castro start, yoga practice spreads across SF

  • BUSINESS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Aug 9, 2023

Twenty-five years ago David Nelson got his start as a yoga proprietor when he opened his first studio in San Francisco's LGBTQ Castro district in 1998 with co-owner Darren Main.

Guest Opinion: 5 tips to save money without sacrificing your fabulous lifestyle

Guest Opinion: 5 tips to save money without sacrificing your fabulous lifestyle

  • NEWS
  • by Joey Amato
  • Aug 9, 2023

Saving money is a crucial financial skill that can lead to greater fiscal stability and the achievement of long-term goals.

News Briefs: Woods to speak on anti-LGBTQ legislative assault

News Briefs: Woods to speak on anti-LGBTQ legislative assault

  • NEWS
  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Aug 9, 2023

Tiffany Woods, a trans woman and chair emeritus of the California Democratic Party's LGBTQ Caucus, will speak at the Commonwealth Club on the current legislative assault on LGBTQ+ Americans.

Letters to the editor

Letters to the editor

  • NEWS
  • by BAR staff
  • Aug 9, 2023

A reader reacts to last week's Guest Opinion about former San Francisco mayor George Christopher.

Transmissions: Barbie, through a trans eye

Transmissions: Barbie, through a trans eye

  • NEWS
  • by Gwendolyn Ann Smith
  • Aug 9, 2023

In the early 1970s, Mattel partnered with United Airlines to enter Barbie into one of her many careers.

Lesbian Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo tapped to head NIAID

Lesbian Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo tapped to head NIAID

  • HEALTH
  • by Liz Highleyman
  • Aug 9, 2023

Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo, a world-acclaimed expert on HIV and sexually transmitted infections, has been chosen to head the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, replacing Dr. Anthony Fauci.