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Online Extra: Supreme Court hears ACA case that could impact LGBTs

Online Extra: Supreme Court hears ACA case that could impact LGBTs

  • by Lisa Keen
  • May 7, 2020

While LGBT people nervously await the U.S. Supreme Court's decisions regarding two big employment discrimination cases, the court this month heard arguments in other cases that could have significant impact.

Online Extra: LGBTQ Agenda: LGBTQs who are nonreligious face dual stigma, study finds

Online Extra: LGBTQ Agenda: LGBTQs who are nonreligious face dual stigma, study finds

  • by John Ferrannini
  • May 5, 2020

A study released Tuesday (May 5) by American Atheists shows that people who identify as nonreligious experience discrimination and stigma nationwide, particularly LGBTQ people who identify as atheist, agnostic, or humanist.

Thanks to matching offer from anonymous donor, Bay Area Reporter extends fundraising appeal

Thanks to matching offer from anonymous donor, Bay Area Reporter extends fundraising appeal

  • by Michael Yamashita
  • May 1, 2020

Thank you very much, it has been both humbling and encouraging receiving your generous support when so many are also in need of help. So far, we have raised just over $25,000 and are just 15% away from reaching our goal of $30,000.

Online Extra: LGBT electeds sound off on COVID-19 in virtual town hall

Online Extra: LGBT electeds sound off on COVID-19 in virtual town hall

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Apr 30, 2020

Six LGBT elected officials from across the nation came together in a Zoom town hall April 30 to discuss how the community should respond to the twin health and economic crises caused by the novel coronavirus outbreak.

Online Extra: Schiff talks federal coronavirus response, draws parallels to impeachment

Online Extra: Schiff talks federal coronavirus response, draws parallels to impeachment

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Apr 29, 2020

Congressman Adam Schiff, who made headlines as the lead House impeachment manager during the trial of President Donald Trump earlier this year, participated in an April 29 virtual town hall with the Commonwealth Club.

Online Extra: LGBTQ Agenda: Trump administration may nix federal LGBTQ protection from health care non-discrimination regs

Online Extra: LGBTQ Agenda: Trump administration may nix federal LGBTQ protection from health care non-discrimination regs

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Apr 28, 2020

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is moving to promulgate proposed changes to non-discrimination regulations that would effectively strip LGBTQs from protection under federal law.

Online Extra: NYC, where Stonewall gave birth to Pride, cancels annual march

Online Extra: NYC, where Stonewall gave birth to Pride, cancels annual march

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Apr 20, 2020

The LGBT Pride March in New York City was canceled April 20 — the latest in a series of Pride cancellations due to the novel coronavirus outbreak that within weeks killed over 40,000 Americans.

Online Extra: LGBTQ Agenda: Gay dad begins fight against ALS as doctors shift focus to COVID-19

Online Extra: LGBTQ Agenda: Gay dad begins fight against ALS as doctors shift focus to COVID-19

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Apr 17, 2020

As medical professionals turn their attention to the fight against the novel coronavirus, resources are being taken away from people who are struggling with other fatal diseases.

Online Extra: SF to ban travel, biz with Idaho in July

Online Extra: SF to ban travel, biz with Idaho in July

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Apr 15, 2020

San Francisco will ban taxpayer-funded travel to Idaho and city contracting with businesses based in the state starting in July.

You can help support the Bay Area Reporter fundraising campaign

You can help support the Bay Area Reporter fundraising campaign

  • by Michael Yamashita
  • Apr 15, 2020

San Francisco is one of 11 US cities that is fortunate to have a legacy LGBT publication by us, for us, and about us. Help preserve the BAR as an historic and important community institution for the future.

Support softens for banning religious based LGBT discrimination, study says

Support softens for banning religious based LGBT discrimination, study says

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Apr 14, 2020

Although a majority of Americans continue to believe small business owners should not be allowed to use their religious beliefs in order to refuse service to gay and lesbian customers, there has been a weakening in such sentiment over the last three years

Online Extra: CA, Nevada LGBT statewide groups endorse Biden

Online Extra: CA, Nevada LGBT statewide groups endorse Biden

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Apr 10, 2020

Equality California and its Nevada affiliate, Silver State Equality, announced Friday that they've endorsed presumptive Democratic Party nominee former vice president Joseph R. Biden Jr. for president.

FDA issues change for gay blood donors, easing ban from 12 to 3 months

FDA issues change for gay blood donors, easing ban from 12 to 3 months

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Apr 2, 2020

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday announced major changes to its ban on blood donations from men who've had sex with men.

Besties: Weddings & Destinations: Hawaii looks to day tourists can return

Besties: Weddings & Destinations: Hawaii looks to day tourists can return

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Apr 2, 2020

Vacations and weddings may be on hold, but our readers voted for their favorite dream destinations and venues for special events.