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Political Notes: 2024 elections could bring Wiener allies on restricting intersex surgeries

Political Notes: 2024 elections could bring Wiener allies on restricting intersex surgeries

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  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Feb 12, 2024

Over the course of four successive legislative sessions, starting in 2019, gay state Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) repeatedly tried to pass legislation that would ban medically unnecessary surgeries on intersex children.

Out CA state senators take on key leadership roles

Out CA state senators take on key leadership roles

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  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Feb 8, 2024

Days after he took over the gavel as president pro tempore of California's state Senate, Senator Mike McGuire (D-Healdsburg) has named a number of his out colleagues to powerful posts either in his leadership team or as committee chairs.

Marin County's Spahr Center finances 'not sustainable,' ED announces

Marin County's Spahr Center finances 'not sustainable,' ED announces

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  • by John Ferrannini
  • Feb 8, 2024

The Spahr Center, which serves Marin County's LGBTQ and HIV communities, has announced its financial footprint is "not sustainable," raising questions about its future.

Out in the World: Rights group takes Meta to task for not protecting LGBTQ people

Out in the World: Rights group takes Meta to task for not protecting LGBTQ people

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  • by Heather Cassell
  • Feb 8, 2024

Human Rights Watch called for social media network giant Meta to lead the industry in protecting LGBTQ people around the world with the launch of its #SecureOurSocials campaign.

Gay men account for a large share of STIs

Gay men account for a large share of STIs

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  • by Liz Highleyman
  • Feb 7, 2024

Syphilis is surging in the United States, but cases of chlamydia have leveled off and gonorrhea has declined, according to the latest sexually transmitted infections surveillance report.

Witnesses to history recall 'Winter of Love' 20 years on

Witnesses to history recall 'Winter of Love' 20 years on

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  • by John Ferrannini
  • Feb 7, 2024

Those involved with San Francisco's "Winter of Love" recall the historic time 20 years ago with same-sex couples could marry.

Political Notebook:  East Bay bi councilwoman Rubio seeks state Senate seat

Political Notebook: East Bay bi councilwoman Rubio seeks state Senate seat

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  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Feb 7, 2024

For nearly three decades Marisol Rubio's top priority has been taking care of her daughter, Alexandria, who was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer shortly after being born.

Editorial: Retain SF Judges Begert, Thompson

Editorial: Retain SF Judges Begert, Thompson

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  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Feb 7, 2024

San Francisco voters should retain Superior Court Judges Michael Isaku Begert and Patrick Thompson.

Editorial: Johnson recommended for Alameda bench

Editorial: Johnson recommended for Alameda bench

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  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Feb 7, 2024

The Bay Area Reporter recommends attorney Michael Johnson for an open seat on the Alameda County Superior Court.

Editorial: 2 out candidates for Alameda supe

Editorial: 2 out candidates for Alameda supe

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  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Feb 7, 2024

We've been waiting a long time to have a member of the LGBTQ community elected to the Alameda County Board of Supervisors.

News Briefs: Two-Spirit powwow celebrates Native culture

News Briefs: Two-Spirit powwow celebrates Native culture

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  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Feb 7, 2024

This year's Bay Area American Indian Two-Spirits 13th annual Powwow will commemorate the 25th anniversary of the LGBTQ group's founding.

Go-Go's inducted into CA Hall of Fame

Go-Go's inducted into CA Hall of Fame

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  • by BAR staff
  • Feb 7, 2024

Members of the Go-Go's were inducted into the California Hall of Fame during a February 6 ceremony at the California Museum in Sacramento.

New SF LGBTQ+ dodgeball league emphasizes a welcoming sport space

New SF LGBTQ+ dodgeball league emphasizes a welcoming sport space

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  • by J.L. Odom
  • Feb 7, 2024

For some, the mention of dodgeball brings to mind the 2004 sports comedy film starring Ben Stiller and Vince Vaughn.

Transmissions: Send in the clowns

Transmissions: Send in the clowns

Today, I want to talk to you about clowns. No, I am not slyly referring to the various Republican politicians who are filing ever more draconian bills to squash transgender freedom across our country, though the thought had occurred to me.