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Gay Libertarian Chase Oliver offers alternative to Trump, Harris

Gay Libertarian Chase Oliver offers alternative to Trump, Harris

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Sep 4, 2024

Chase Oliver, the gay Libertarian who is his party's presidential nominee, got an unexpected boon August 23, when Democrat-turned-independent Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dropped out of the race and endorsed Republican nominee former President Donald Trump.

SF AIDS agency ends direct services as disparity seen in local, federal new Latino HIV diagnoses

SF AIDS agency ends direct services as disparity seen in local, federal new Latino HIV diagnoses

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Aug 30, 2024

A longtime San Francisco Latino HIV/AIDS nonprofit is hanging on by a thread and has stopped providing direct services after losing city funding at the end of the last budget year.

Census LGBTQ questions test underway with monthly survey

Census LGBTQ questions test underway with monthly survey

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Aug 29, 2024

The U.S. Census Bureau is now testing sexual orientation and gender identity questions on its American Community Survey.

Book chronicles rise of gay Republicans

Book chronicles rise of gay Republicans

  • by Brian Bromberger
  • Aug 28, 2024

From the get-go, Neil J. Young's "Coming Out Republican: A History of the Gay Right" makes it manifestly clear that gay Republicans face condemnation both from the queer community and their own political party, which never has fully accepted them.

LGBTQ Agenda: Last barriers to HIV-positive service members struck down

LGBTQ Agenda: Last barriers to HIV-positive service members struck down

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Aug 27, 2024

The final categorical disqualification preventing people with HIV from joining the military was struck down August 20, thanks to Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund and a federal judge.

Bay Area's own Kamala Harris accepts Dem nomination for president

Bay Area's own Kamala Harris accepts Dem nomination for president

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Aug 23, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris reintroduced herself to the American people as a daughter of the Bay Area and defender of the country's values as she accepted the Democratic nomination for president at the closing day of the party's convention in Chicago.

SF's Milk club endorses Harris after rescinding Biden nod over Gaza

SF's Milk club endorses Harris after rescinding Biden nod over Gaza

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Aug 21, 2024

A progressive San Francisco LGBTQ club that had rescinded its endorsement of President Joe Biden in the Democratic primary over the Israel-Hamas war is endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for president in the November 5 general election.

Guest Opinion: Kamala Harris for president

Guest Opinion: Kamala Harris for president

  • by Gabriel Haaland
  • Aug 21, 2024

For the queer and trans community living in the South outside the Blue Wall of states, like me, the past couple of years have become increasingly dangerous, especially for trans folks and drag queens.

In Chicago, SF makes outsize impact at DNC

In Chicago, SF makes outsize impact at DNC

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Aug 21, 2024

The Obamas put their rhetorical skills to work on behalf of Vice President Kamala Harris at the Democratic National Convention August 20, as the presidential nominee's native Bay Area punches above its weight in shaping the week's proceedings.

Biden administration touts $1.4 billion for HIV drug, care programs

Biden administration touts $1.4 billion for HIV drug, care programs

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Aug 20, 2024

Federal health officials are touting $1.4 billion in funding for national programs that assist low-income Americans living with HIV in obtaining their necessary medications and health care.

LGBTQ Agenda: Religious service before national trans march seeks to counter transphobic narratives

LGBTQ Agenda: Religious service before national trans march seeks to counter transphobic narratives

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Aug 20, 2024

Faith leaders are among the activists gearing up for this year's National Trans Visibility March, set for Saturday, August 24.

Political Notes: As Dem confab kicks off, LGBTQ issues take center stage

Political Notes: As Dem confab kicks off, LGBTQ issues take center stage

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Aug 18, 2024

LGBTQ issues will be center stage at this week's Democratic National Convention, whether in the speeches given by the speakers or at corollary events being held in Chicago.

Trans entrepreneurs empower queer community through apparel

Trans entrepreneurs empower queer community through apparel

  • by JL Odom
  • Aug 14, 2024

Length, width, fabric type, looseness or tightness — there are a number of reasons why a clothing item doesn't work for a person.

Golden State queer Dems among those gathering in Chicago for DNC

Golden State queer Dems among those gathering in Chicago for DNC

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Aug 14, 2024

Sal Rosselli is no stranger to the Democratic National Convention. The gay labor leader has been to "almost all of them" since 1984, the last time the confab was in the City by the Bay.

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