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Guest Opinion: 5 great ways to create positive change in your community

NEWS | November 21, 2023 | by Ed Carter

Few things are more rewarding than standing up for a cause you believe in, especially when it is of importance in your local community.

SF World AIDS Day event to honor Olympic diver Louganis

NEWS
by John Ferrannini
Nov 21, 2023

The Olympian dubbed the "greatest diver in history" will be recognized at the National AIDS Memorial Grove's World AIDS Day commemorations, which will also include its Light in the Grove benefit the night before.

Gay Assemblymember Low eyes South Bay House seat

NEWS
by Matthew S. Bajko
Nov 21, 2023

With the news Tuesday that Congressmember Anna Eshoo (D-Palo Alto) will retire from the South Bay House seat she has held since 1993, it provides an opportunity to see the first LGBTQ person from the Bay Area be elected to Capitol Hill.

Editorial: Communities should lead fight against HIV/AIDS

NEWS
by BAR Editorial Board
Nov 21, 2023

The theme for the 35th annual World AIDS Day coming up on December 1 is "Let Communities Lead."

US, SF increase PrEP uptake, but disparities remain

NEWS
by John Ferrannini
Nov 21, 2023

A little over one-third of people nationwide who could benefit from PrEP were on it in 2022, but there continue to be major disparities among white, Black, and Latino Americans, according to data from the federal CDC.

Out in the World: South Bay report touts the benefits of a rich immigrant community

NEWS
by Heather Cassell
Nov 21, 2023

Karla Pardo Valdovinos fled Mexico 26 years ago. She was running from the Mexican cartels and violence that more than a quarter century later continue to plague the Latin American country.

Obituaries: Vivian "Drew" Hassele

NEWS
Nov 21, 2023

The obituary for Vivian "Drew" Hassele, who was a longtime bartender and maintenance manager at the old Amelia's Bar on Valencia Street.

For 1st time, SF public library circulates LGBTQ center books

NEWS
by Matthew S. Bajko
Nov 21, 2023

When the city debuted the New Main Branch of the San Francisco Public Library in 1996, it also christened the opening of the reading room for what was then known as the James C. Hormel Gay and Lesbian Center.

News Briefs: SFAF to move its downtown offices

NEWS
by Cynthia Laird
Nov 21, 2023

The San Francisco AIDS Foundation has announced it will relocate its main office from 1035 Market Street to a single-tenant building at 940 Howard Street, remaining in the city's South of Market neighborhood.

Stay Ahead of the Curve: Pavilion Payments Introduces Groundbreaking Innovations

TECHNOLOGY
by Advertising Department -- Sponsored content
Nov 21, 2023

As online gaming continues to entrench itself as a favorite pastime, the demand for fast and reliable payment options is at an all-time high.

Your guide to maximizing profits on NFL betting

SPORTS
by Advertising Department -- Sponsored content
Nov 21, 2023

The 2023-24 NFL season is underway, and most teams have already played 8-10 games, so things are heating up! The Dolphins, Chiefs, Ravens, Jaguars, Eagles and Lions all look great so far and are leading their respective conferences.

Political Notebook: Slain gay leader Milk's legacy continues to echo

NEWS
by Matthew S. Bajko
Nov 20, 2023

In the third episode of the new television miniseries "Fellow Travelers," clearly visible on the wall of the San Francisco apartment where one of the main characters, resides is a campaign poster. It declares "Milk for Supervisor."

US Supreme Court declines Florida's request to enforce anti-drag law during appeal

LEGAL
by Lisa Keen
Nov 17, 2023

In a surprise move, a 6-3 majority of the U.S. Supreme Court has rejected Florida's request for a stay against a lower court decision that would have enabled the state to enforce its new law banning drag shows under certain circumstances.

West Coast could see LGBTQ Congress members from all 3 states

NEWS
by Matthew S. Bajko
Nov 17, 2023

With the entrance this week of a queer Washington state senator into an open House race in 2024, all three states along the West Coast could see the election of LGBTQ Congress members for the first time next year.

Former SF stage manager Milt Commons dies

NEWS
by Cynthia Laird
Nov 17, 2023

Longtime stage manager and actor Milt Commons made his final exit on November 6 in his longtime home of San Francisco, after an exceptionally long, useful, and colorful life, friends said.

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