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LGBTQ Agenda: Queer groups, allies react to 'devastating' Trump win

LGBTQ Agenda: Queer groups, allies react to 'devastating' Trump win

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Nov 11, 2024

LGBTQ groups in the Bay Area and nationwide are reacting to Donald Trump's election to a second term as president of the United States.

Baldwin survives US Senate reelection

Baldwin survives US Senate reelection

  • by Lisa Keen
  • Nov 6, 2024

The U.S. Senate's first — and soon its only — LGBTQ member appears to have won reelection, but Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin) will now find herself as part of the minority party.

Trump wins bid to return to White House

Trump wins bid to return to White House

  • by Lisa Keen
  • Nov 6, 2024

A majority of U.S. voters set aside all evidence of Republican nominee Donald Trump's mental decline, adoration of dictators, criminal convictions, and hostility to the U.S. Constitution and gave him a decisive victory November 5.

3 to receive ABA's prestigious Stonewall Award

3 to receive ABA's prestigious Stonewall Award

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Oct 30, 2024

Three LGBTQ legal professionals, including the country's first transgender trial court judge, will receive the American Bar Association's prestigious Stonewall Award, the organization announced.

What LGBTQ voters should watch for on election night

What LGBTQ voters should watch for on election night

  • by Lisa Keen
  • Oct 30, 2024

For many people, the specter of November 8, 2016 looms large over Election Day on November 5.

Book bans prompt publishers fundraiser

Book bans prompt publishers fundraiser

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Oct 30, 2024

In response to the movement to ban books about race and LGBTQ topics from libraries being pushed by Republican lawmakers and conservative parents, independent book publishers banded together to create a counter campaign.

LGBTQ Agenda: Almost three-quarters of LGBTQ centers nationwide experience threats, harassment, report says

LGBTQ Agenda: Almost three-quarters of LGBTQ centers nationwide experience threats, harassment, report says

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Oct 29, 2024

A new report shows 73% of participating LGBTQ community centers have experienced homophobic or transphobic threats or harassment over the past two years.

Political Notes: Backed by out Republicans, GOP CA House members have failing grades on LGBTQ issues

Political Notes: Backed by out Republicans, GOP CA House members have failing grades on LGBTQ issues

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Oct 28, 2024

This year's crop of incumbent California Republican House members seeking reelection offers a picture of dichotomy when it comes to the LGBTQ community.

Tech firm CEO takes a nonlinear approach to autism diagnoses

Tech firm CEO takes a nonlinear approach to autism diagnoses

  • by JL Odom
  • Oct 23, 2024

When it comes to a wealth of experience, subject matter expertise, and an interest in solving a complex problem, entrepreneur Amanda "Mandy" Ralston fits the bill.

LGBTQ Agenda: Biden administration expands injectable PrEP coverage

LGBTQ Agenda: Biden administration expands injectable PrEP coverage

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Oct 22, 2024

Long-acting injectable PrEP is now to be covered without cost-sharing under Affordable Care Act rules, the Biden administration announced October 21.

LPAC rescinds support for queer East Bay House candidate Tran

LPAC rescinds support for queer East Bay House candidate Tran

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Oct 18, 2024

A political action committee focused on electing out women and gender-nonconforming candidates has rescinded its endorsement of a queer East Bay House candidate due to her stance against gender-affirming care for youth.

LGBTQ History Month: Effort documents US LGBTQ history projects

LGBTQ History Month: Effort documents US LGBTQ history projects

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Oct 16, 2024

When Abigail Baer arrived at the Demuth Foundation in Lancaster, PA six years ago she discovered visitors to the historic residence and studio of the late artist Charles Demuth left without learning much about the celebrated master watercolorist.

LGBTQ Agenda: Minority groups, including queers, want to be in clinical trials but participation remains low, report says

LGBTQ Agenda: Minority groups, including queers, want to be in clinical trials but participation remains low, report says

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Oct 15, 2024

Interest in clinical trials is high among members of the LGBTQ community and people of color, though participation rates are "alarmingly low," according to a survey from the PAN Foundation that was released last week.

Baldwin, Dems struggle against anti-trans ads

Baldwin, Dems struggle against anti-trans ads

  • by Lisa Keen
  • Oct 14, 2024

With less than three weeks left before the November 5 elections, there are three big questions in the U.S. Senate races for LGBTQ people.