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Campaign launches for Matthew Shepard US postage stamp

Campaign launches for Matthew Shepard US postage stamp

  • NATIONAL
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Dec 1, 2023

A campaign is underway in support of seeing a U.S. postage stamp be issued in honor of Matthew Shepard, the gay University of Wyoming college student whose death 25 years ago rocked the nation.

Out in the World: Russia accuses journalist Gessen of spreading 'false information' in lawsuit

Out in the World: Russia accuses journalist Gessen of spreading 'false information' in lawsuit

  • NEWS
  • by Heather Cassell
  • Nov 30, 2023

Russia is suing Russian American journalist Masha Gessen for allegedly spreading "false information" about Russian soldiers' actions in Ukraine.

Tips For Traveling Like a Foodie

Tips For Traveling Like a Foodie

  • NEWS
  • by Advertising Department -- Sponsored content
  • Nov 30, 2023

Some people travel to experience high-adrenaline adventures. Others prefer relaxation whether that's on a beach or in a luxury hotel room. Then there are the foodies.

Beyond Borders: Exploring the World an an LGBTQ Nomad

Beyond Borders: Exploring the World an an LGBTQ Nomad

Traveling the world is one of the best things you can do for yourself. It helps you learn a lot about yourself, explore different possibilities, and even find yourself if you are feeling lost.

Editorial: EQCA needs to mount decline to sign campaign to thwart anti-trans measures

Editorial: EQCA needs to mount decline to sign campaign to thwart anti-trans measures

  • NEWS
  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Nov 29, 2023

As we have reported, in early November, the California Secretary of State's office cleared three anti-trans ballot measures to begin collecting signatures to qualify for the November 2024 ballot.

Departing head of SF AIDS legal agency reflects on tenure

Departing head of SF AIDS legal agency reflects on tenure

  • NEWS
  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Nov 29, 2023

When Bill Hirsh formally steps down as executive director of the AIDS Legal Referral Panel next month, he will leave the San Francisco-based nonprofit prepared for the future.

CA '24 ballot could have pro- and anti-LGBTQ measures

CA '24 ballot could have pro- and anti-LGBTQ measures

  • NEWS
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Nov 29, 2023

LGBTQ rights organizations and leaders are concerned that the November 2024 California ballot could see pro- and anti-LGBTQ measures on it if at least one of the anti-trans initiatives qualifies.

SF trans filmmaker donates trove of videos to public library's Hormel Center

SF trans filmmaker donates trove of videos to public library's Hormel Center

  • NEWS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Nov 29, 2023

Since moving to San Francisco 31 years ago Texas Starr has turned his camera onto the city's LGBTQ community to document it and to make video art.

News Briefs: Holiday tree lighting ceremony inspires hope

News Briefs: Holiday tree lighting ceremony inspires hope

  • NEWS
  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Nov 29, 2023

The Rainbow World Fund's World Tree of Hope lighting ceremony and celebration will take place Monday, December 4, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Grace Cathedral, 1100 California Street in San Francisco.

At Milk-Moscone vigil, activists plead with youth

At Milk-Moscone vigil, activists plead with youth

  • NEWS
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Nov 29, 2023

Longtime activists who worked with the late San Francisco supervisor Harvey Milk and mayor George Moscone urged young people to embody the legacy of the slain heroes as America faces another divisive presidential election year.

Residents move into Palm Springs LGBTQ senior community

Residents move into Palm Springs LGBTQ senior community

  • NEWS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Nov 29, 2023

In early November Richard Alther moved into his new apartment at Living Out, a luxury rental community in Palm Springs targeted at active LGBTQ+ seniors age 55 and older.

Castro welcomes the holidays

Castro welcomes the holidays

  • NEWS
  • by BAR staff
  • Nov 29, 2023

Castro Merchants Association President Terry Asten Bennett, a straight ally who co-owns Cliff's Variety, welcomed a crowd to the neighborhood November 27 for the annual holiday tree lighting.

Transmissions: Trans for the holidays

Transmissions: Trans for the holidays

We're in that time of year, post-Thanksgiving but not yet Yule, when you cannot breathe without being bombarded by messages of family get-togethers for the holidays.

Obituaries: Joseph Marin

Obituaries: Joseph Marin

  • NEWS
  • by BAR staff
  • Nov 29, 2023

The obituary for Joseph Marin, who touched those around him with gentle kindness and a sense of humor.