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SF butch lesbian bartender sues Red Lobster for discrimination

SF butch lesbian bartender sues Red Lobster for discrimination

  • LEGAL
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Feb 23, 2024

A San Francisco butch lesbian bartender is suing the Red Lobster casual dining chain, alleging that her supervisor discriminated against her in violation of the California Fair Employment and Housing Act.

Trial date set for trans defendant in federal homicide case

Trial date set for trans defendant in federal homicide case

  • CRIME
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Feb 23, 2024

A trial date for a transgender woman who has pleaded not guilty to charges of killing a man at San Francisco's Crissy Field in November was set during a hearing at a federal courthouse Friday.

Bi Black candidates aim for the Statehouse

Bi Black candidates aim for the Statehouse

  • NEWS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Feb 21, 2024

Los Angeles County residents Alex Monteiro and Sade Elhawary are representative of two different camps of political candidates.

Editorial: SF DCCC recommendations

Editorial: SF DCCC recommendations

  • NEWS
  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Feb 21, 2024

The San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee may be the most influential political group that many voters have never heard of.

Guest Opinion: Lee is the choice for US Senate

Guest Opinion: Lee is the choice for US Senate

  • NEWS
  • by Bevan Dufty and Carolyn Wysinger
  • Feb 21, 2024

As Bay Area LGBTQ elected officials, we are proud that both of San Francisco's LGBTQ Democratic clubs — Harvey Milk and Alice B. Toklas — have endorsed Congressmember Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) for the U.S. Senate.

Political Notebook: Muslim voter guide raises alarm over 'parental rights' issue

Political Notebook: Muslim voter guide raises alarm over 'parental rights' issue

  • NEWS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Feb 21, 2024

A voter guide produced by Bay Area Muslims is raising alarms for its grading candidates on if they back "parental rights," a euphemism used by those opposed to rights for LGBTQ youth, especially those who are transgender or nonbinary.

2024 leg candidates support LGBTQ museum funding

2024 leg candidates support LGBTQ museum funding

  • NEWS
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Feb 21, 2024

Candidates running in the March primary for California legislative seats are supportive of continuing to keep funds earmarked for a full-scale, freestanding LGBTQ history museum in the Golden State.

News Briefs: Cathedral City to hold 8th LGBT Days event

News Briefs: Cathedral City to hold 8th LGBT Days event

  • NEWS
  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Feb 21, 2024

California's Pride season kicks off with the eighth annual LGBT Days in Cathedral City March 8-10.

Transmissions: Bad intentions, bad compromises

Transmissions: Bad intentions, bad compromises

  • NEWS
  • by Gwendolyn Ann Smith
  • Feb 21, 2024

I regularly discuss the astounding amount of legislation put forth by lawmakers across the country aimed squarely at trans rights.

LGBTQ Agenda: Investigation continues into death of nonbinary Oklahoma student

LGBTQ Agenda: Investigation continues into death of nonbinary Oklahoma student

  • NEWS
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Feb 21, 2024

LGBTQ advocates and allies are calling the nation's attention to Oklahoma, where a 16-year-old nonbinary student died a day after a physical confrontation in a school restroom, according to multiple news reports and government agencies.

Puerto Vallarta leaders start new health center

Puerto Vallarta leaders start new health center

  • NEWS
  • by Ed Walsh
  • Feb 20, 2024

Puerto Vallarta gay business leaders are establishing a new LGBTQ program named Vallarta Gay+ Community Center.

Advisory council hopes to help rural LGBTQ Californians

Advisory council hopes to help rural LGBTQ Californians

  • NEWS
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Feb 20, 2024

A new council made up of representatives of queer community groups statewide will be advising the state Legislative LGBTQ Caucus as it determines lawmaking priorities.

Conservative group sues CA over anti-trans ballot title

Conservative group sues CA over anti-trans ballot title

  • LEGAL
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Feb 16, 2024

A conservative group is suing the state of California over the title and summary Attorney General Rob Bonta assigned to its ballot measure on transgender minors.

Marin's Spahr Center suspends programs 'indefinitely'

Marin's Spahr Center suspends programs 'indefinitely'

  • NEWS
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Feb 16, 2024

A week after stating that rumors of closure were "misinformation," the Spahr Center's executive director announced its programs are "indefinitely suspended" as of February 16.