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SFFD trial sees testimony from 2 fire chiefs

SFFD trial sees testimony from 2 fire chiefs

September 20, 2023

The current and immediate past chiefs of the San Francisco Fire Department gave contrasting views in court of the lesbian assistant chief suing the city on allegations of discrimination and whistleblower retaliation.

SFFD trial: Fire chief Nicholson blasts plaintiff from the stand

SFFD trial: Fire chief Nicholson blasts plaintiff from the stand

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Sep 19, 2023

San Francisco's first LGBTQ fire chief defended her record in testimony September 19, charging the lesbian assistant fire chief suing the city for discrimination and retaliation with not possessing the "soft skills" necessary for advancement.

SFFD trial: Lawyers tussle about wildland strike team allegation

SFFD trial: Lawyers tussle about wildland strike team allegation

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Sep 15, 2023

Attorneys for the city and the lesbian assistant fire chief suing for discrimination and retaliation presented different explanations in court Friday for why she was repeatedly denied the opportunity to work as a strike team leader trainee.

SFFD trial: Former fire chief says plaintiff a 'role model,' not a 'victim'

SFFD trial: Former fire chief says plaintiff a 'role model,' not a 'victim'

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Sep 14, 2023

The former chief of the San Francisco Fire Department came out of retirement to testify Thursday that the lesbian assistant fire chief suing the city for discrimination and retaliation is not a victim.

Civil trial underway in SFFD bias case

Civil trial underway in SFFD bias case

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Sep 13, 2023

The lesbian San Francisco Fire Department assistant chief suing the city in civil court claiming whistleblower retaliation and discrimination wept on the stand during dramatic testimony at the trial's opening day.

B.A.R.'s Bestie balloting begins

B.A.R.'s Bestie balloting begins

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Sep 12, 2023

It's time for Bay Area Reporter readers to cast their ballots for the LGBTQ newspaper's annual Best of the Bay contest.

SFFD trial: City starts cross-examination of lesbian assistant chief

SFFD trial: City starts cross-examination of lesbian assistant chief

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Sep 11, 2023

Lawyers for the City and County of San Francisco spent September 11 challenging a lesbian San Francisco Fire Department assistant chief suing the city for discrimination and retaliation during the third day of the trial.

Win for Bonta as judge blocks Chino Valley school district's forced outing policy

Win for Bonta as judge blocks Chino Valley school district's forced outing policy

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Sep 6, 2023

A San Bernardino Superior Court judge has issued a temporary restraining order halting a California school district from implementing its policy to out transgender and nonbinary students without their consent.

One of 3 SFFD LGBTQ discrimination cases settles

One of 3 SFFD LGBTQ discrimination cases settles

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Aug 16, 2023

The Black transgender San Francisco Fire Department paramedic who filed a discrimination suit against the city alleging discrimination, harassment, and retaliation has settled the case.

Analysis: Supreme Court rulings portend dismal outlook

Analysis: Supreme Court rulings portend dismal outlook

  • by Lisa Keen
  • Jul 18, 2023

The only thing worse than a bad ruling at the U.S. Supreme Court is a poor decision that sets up the prospect that the worst is yet to come.

Drag claims 1st Amendment wins in Florida, Utah

Drag claims 1st Amendment wins in Florida, Utah

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jul 12, 2023

The federal courts have given preliminary victories to the drag community in recent weeks in separate lawsuits against a Utah city and the state of Florida where judges ruled their anti-drag moves violate the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Panel confirms out CA appellate justices Earl, Martinez

Panel confirms out CA appellate justices Earl, Martinez

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Jul 10, 2023

A judicial review panel has confirmed another gay man to serve on the state's appellate courts and elevated a lesbian appeal court justice to preside over her bench.

Analysis: Opinions differ on Supreme Court 1st Amendment case

Analysis: Opinions differ on Supreme Court 1st Amendment case

  • by Lisa Keen
  • Jul 6, 2023

Some believe the U.S. Supreme Court's decision June 30 in 303 Creative v. Elenis may be one of the most consequential in LGBTQ legal history — a kind of "separate but equal" pronouncement on how the courts should treat LGBTQ people under the law.

US Supreme Court delivers blow to LGBTQ protections

US Supreme Court delivers blow to LGBTQ protections

  • by Lisa Keen
  • Jun 30, 2023

On the last day of Pride Month, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a blow to LGBTQ rights when it ruled a Christian web designer has free speech rights to refuse to provide services to same-sex couples.

Lesbian CA appellate Justice Slough to retire

Lesbian CA appellate Justice Slough to retire

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Jun 28, 2023

Less than a week after a gay man was confirmed to a seat on California's Fourth District Court of Appeal, the lesbian justice who has been serving there since 2016 announced she would retire in August.

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