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British diplomat ushers in LGBTQ History Month at SF event

HISTORY | October 2, 2024

It was one of the hottest days of the year but guests mingling in the backyard of the British Residence in the city's Presidio Terrace didn't seem to mind.

Editorial: B.A.R. election endorsements

NEWS
by BAR Editorial Board
Oct 2, 2024

The Bay Ares Reporter's endorsements — so far — for the November 5 general election. Additional recommendations will be posted in the coming weeks.

Editorial: Reelect SF Mayor London Breed

NEWS
by BAR Editorial Board
Oct 2, 2024

From our perspective, one San Francisco mayoral candidate stands above the rest: incumbent London Breed.

Editorial: Sangirardi for District 9 BART seat

NEWS
by BAR Editorial Board
Oct 2, 2024

There are two gay men running for the District 9 BART board seat to replace gay outgoing director Bevan Dufty.

Editorial: Reelect SF DA Jenkins

NEWS
by BAR Editorial Board
Oct 2, 2024

San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins has done a good job restoring confidence to the office since taking over two years ago after voters recalled former DA Chesa Boudin.

More businesses choosing to call SF's Castro home

BUSINESS
by John Ferrannini
Oct 2, 2024

Castro Street Fair weekend is the LGBTQ neighborhood's opportunity to showcase a number of new businesses that have launched in the past year — including one that is having its grand opening the same day as the fair.

LGBTQ History Month: 'But the Bible says!' How one mistake accidentally sparked today's anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric

HISTORY
by Lauren Rowello
Oct 2, 2024

After months of deliberation, David Sheldon Fearon, a gay man, wrote a letter in 1959 to the committee responsible for developing the Revised Standard Version of the Bible.

News Briefs: SF Dyke march group to hold town halls

NEWS
by Cynthia Laird
Oct 2, 2024

Members of the San Francisco Dyke March interim steering committee are planning two town hall meetings to recruit leadership and fill board seats.

Celebrating future LGBTQ museum site

NEWS
by BAR staff
Oct 2, 2024

A community celebration was held outside the building that the city of San Francisco plans to purchase for a freestanding LGBTQ history museum.

Castro Street Fair celebrates golden anniversary

NEWS
by John Ferrannini
Oct 2, 2024

Castro Street Fair organizers are excited about this year's milestone edition of the popular block party.

Transmissions: Certified

COMMENTARY
by Gwendolyn Ann Smith
Oct 2, 2024

"It's here early," I thought as I slid the manila envelope out of the mailbox. An ironic statement to be sure.

Folsom's back in style

NEWS
by BAR staff
Oct 2, 2024

This year's Folsom Street Fair was a gigantic display of leather and kink.

Decades-old San Francisco police code prevents return of gay bathhouses

NEWS
by Matthew S. Bajko
Oct 1, 2024

Turns out, gay bathhouses aren't so welcome to open again, just yet, in San Francisco.

LGBTQ History Month: US medical archive adds SF transgender clinic website

HEALTH
by Matthew S. Bajko
Oct 1, 2024

A national repository for historic medical information has added the website of a San Francisco health clinic focused on transgender patients to its collection.

LGBTQ Agenda: HRC defends DEI initiatives amid backlash

NATIONAL
by John Ferrannini
Oct 1, 2024

The Human Rights Campaign is warning companies that abandon diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts that they may face consequences both toward business success and among LGBTQ consumers.

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