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How much does surrogacy cost for a gay couple?

How much does surrogacy cost for a gay couple?

  • HEALTH
  • by Advertising Department -- Sponsored content
  • Sep 10, 2024

The opportunities for parenthood for gay couples are growing. Surrogacy for gay parents can be both exciting and daunting, but possible. How much does it cost, and what do you need to prepare for in the process?

A look into the history of Funko: The path from offering nostalgic toys to iconic collectibles

A look into the history of Funko: The path from offering nostalgic toys to iconic collectibles

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  • by Advertising Department -- Sponsored content
  • Sep 10, 2024

If you like to collect things, you have probably come across the name Funko, as they have a huge community of collectors, being a company that has made the lives of individuals more beautiful.

Future tech careers will focus on NFTs ?so here are potential occupations

Future tech careers will focus on NFTs ?so here are potential occupations

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  • by Advertising Department -- Sponsored content
  • Sep 10, 2024

Today's employment market is highly competitive, as companies are looking for top-talented prospects while they try to combine human intelligence with artificial intelligence.

With mayoral appointment, gay City College candidate Zamora receives a boost

With mayoral appointment, gay City College candidate Zamora receives a boost

  • NEWS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Sep 10, 2024

When his phone rang September 5 due to a call from the office of San Francisco Mayor London Breed, Luis A. Zamora assumed it had to do with his work for City Attorney David Chiu.

LGBTQ Agenda: Harris' stance unclear as Dems drop sex worker language from platform

LGBTQ Agenda: Harris' stance unclear as Dems drop sex worker language from platform

  • NEWS
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Sep 10, 2024

Activists in the sex worker community are expressing disapproval that the Democratic Party is becoming less of an ally to their cause.

Harris accused of inflating her record as SF DA

Harris accused of inflating her record as SF DA

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, is accused of inflating her record when she was San Francisco's district attorney. Reporter Ed Walsh looks at one case involving a gay man who was murdered.

Oakland mayor criticizes recall effort at Pride event

Oakland mayor criticizes recall effort at Pride event

  • NEWS
  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Sep 9, 2024

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao said that the recall against her will be expensive and the city could face instability by potentially having several mayors serve over the next couple of years.

Out in the World: South African community is reeling after execution-style killing of lesbian couple

Out in the World: South African community is reeling after execution-style killing of lesbian couple

  • NEWS
  • by Heather Cassell
  • Sep 9, 2024

A South African rural community is reeling after a beloved lesbian couple was gunned down execution-style outside their families' homes late last month.

Political Notes: Independent book publishers fight back against book bans

Political Notes: Independent book publishers fight back against book bans

  • NEWS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Sep 9, 2024

A trade group fir independent booksellers is launching an initiative to bring attention to restrict book titles ahead of Banned Books Week.

SF's LYRIC youth nonprofit reopens part of 'Purple House'

SF's LYRIC youth nonprofit reopens part of 'Purple House'

  • NEWS
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Sep 6, 2024

Congressmember Nancy Pelosi (D-San Francisco) headlined a ribbon-cutting ceremony for LYRIC's Purple House for LGBTQ youth in the Castro neighborhood September 6.

SF mayoral forum in queer district lacks LGBTQ questions

SF mayoral forum in queer district lacks LGBTQ questions

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  • by John Ferrannini
  • Sep 6, 2024

While co-hosted by several neighborhood groups in San Francisco's LGBTQ Castro district, there were no LGBTQ-related questions at the September 5 District 8 mayoral forum between four of the five major candidates in the race.

New SF Mission Station captain walks Castro beat as she sets priorities

New SF Mission Station captain walks Castro beat as she sets priorities

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  • by John Ferrannini
  • Sep 5, 2024

Top law enforcement and community leaders joined the new Mission Station police captain on a visit to San Francisco's Castro neighborhood September 5 to identify what's working and what needs improving in the famed LGBTQ district.

SF park site map debuts with features honoring gay politico

SF park site map debuts with features honoring gay politico

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  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Sep 5, 2024

A new map for San Francisco's Corona Heights Park designating the two features posthumously named after a gay political leader in the city has made its public debut.

News Briefs: Castro CBD moves office to heart of LGBTQ neighborhood

News Briefs: Castro CBD moves office to heart of LGBTQ neighborhood

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  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Sep 5, 2024

The Castro Community Benefit District is settling in at its new office on Castro Street, the executive director told the Bay Area Reporter.