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Guest Opinion: Montpellier takes pride as the 'French San Francisco'

Guest Opinion: Montpellier takes pride as the 'French San Francisco'

  • NEWS
  • by Malcolm Biiga
  • Jul 26, 2023

On May 29, 2013, a month after the final adoption of Marriage for All, then Montpellier mayor Hélène Mandroux presided at the very first same-sex wedding in France.

Editorial: Chino school board's decision is dangerous

Editorial: Chino school board's decision is dangerous

  • NEWS
  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Jul 26, 2023

On the heels of the attempt by the conservative Temecula school board in Southern California to ban textbooks, the equally right-wing Chino Valley Unified School District board in San Bernardino County has adopted a policy that is dangerous.

B.A.R. freelancers receive NLGJA awards

B.A.R. freelancers receive NLGJA awards

  • NEWS
  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Jul 26, 2023

Two arts freelancers for the Bay Area Reporter will receive awards from NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists.

Rev. Stephen Pieters, interviewed by Tammy Faye Bakker about AIDS, dies

Rev. Stephen Pieters, interviewed by Tammy Faye Bakker about AIDS, dies

  • NEWS
  • by Brian Bromberger
  • Jul 26, 2023

The Reverend Albert Stephen Pieters, a gay man living with AIDS whose interview by televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker in the 1980s opened people's minds about the disease, died July 8 in Los Angeles.

Obituaries: Jon P. Borset

Obituaries: Jon P. Borset

  • NEWS
  • by BAR staff
  • Jul 26, 2023

The obituary for Jon P. Borset, an early gay activist who was arrested at the New Year's dance at California Hall in 1965.

Obituaries: Robert (Rob) Kevin Morrison

Obituaries: Robert (Rob) Kevin Morrison

  • NEWS
  • by BAR staff
  • Jul 26, 2023

The obituary for Robert (Rob) Kevin Morrison, who retired from the California Department of Social services. He enjoyed traveling and searching for antiques.

How to Prepare Mentally and Physically for the WSOP Main Event

How to Prepare Mentally and Physically for the WSOP Main Event

  • NEWS
  • by Advertising Department -- Sponsored content
  • Jul 26, 2023

Going to Las Vegas for the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event is an exhilarating and captivating adventure for poker lovers. WSOP is regarded as the most prestigious poker tournament.

SF supervisors OK LGBTQ commissioners

SF supervisors OK LGBTQ commissioners

  • NEWS
  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Jul 25, 2023

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors on July 25 approved a lesbian and a gay man for posts on city commissions.

LGBTQ Agenda: GOP subcommittee proposes cutting all Ending the HIV Epidemic funding

LGBTQ Agenda: GOP subcommittee proposes cutting all Ending the HIV Epidemic funding

  • NATIONAL
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jul 25, 2023

Even though it was announced under former President Donald Trump (R), House Republicans have proposed cutting all $220 million in funding for the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's portion for the Ending the HIV Epidemic program.

People with undetectable HIV have zero transmission risk, WHO says

People with undetectable HIV have zero transmission risk, WHO says

  • NEWS
  • by Liz Highleyman
  • Jul 24, 2023

In a move long encouraged by advocates, the World Health Organization has reaffirmed that people with HIV who consistently take antiretroviral treatment and maintain an undetectable viral load do not transmit the virus during sex, a concept known as U=U.

SF supe panel recommends gay man for Sunshine task force

SF supe panel recommends gay man for Sunshine task force

  • NEWS
  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Jul 24, 2023

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors Rules Committee on Monday recommended that a gay man be appointed to the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force.

LGBT-Friendly Casinos: What Criteria Help Create an Open Environment

LGBT-Friendly Casinos: What Criteria Help Create an Open Environment

  • NEWS
  • by Advertising Department -- Sponsored content
  • Jul 24, 2023

The gambling industry is developing and advancing ultimately fast. An increasing number of people are getting excited about an opportunity to relax and spend a couple of hours playing their favorite Poker, Blackjack, Roulette, or other games.

Political Notes: Attacks ramp up in gay Palm Springs House race, now seen as a toss-up

Political Notes: Attacks ramp up in gay Palm Springs House race, now seen as a toss-up

  • NEWS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Jul 24, 2023

As the 2024 contest for a Palm Springs House seat tightens, the attacks on the gay challenger in the race and the Republican incumbent are heating up months before voters will cast their first ballots for who they want to represent them on Capitol Hill.

Researchers say man may be cured of HIV using stem cells without mutation

Researchers say man may be cured of HIV using stem cells without mutation

  • NEWS
  • by Liz Highleyman
  • Jul 21, 2023

A man dubbed the Geneva Patient may be the sixth person to be functionally cured of HIV after a stem cell transplant for cancer treatment, researchers reported ahead of the IAS Conference on HIV Science, taking place in Brisbane, Australia.