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Trump nominates Barrett for US Supreme Court

Trump nominates Barrett for US Supreme Court

  • by Lisa Keen
  • Sep 26, 2020

President Donald Trump announced Saturday (September 26) his nominee to replace U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and, as expected, it is a jurist LGBTQ groups are expected to vehemently oppose.

Ginsburg lies in state at Capitol

Ginsburg lies in state at Capitol

  • by BAR staff
  • Sep 25, 2020

The flag-draped coffin of the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg arrived at the U.S. Capitol Friday.

Editorial: For Joe Biden, push relentlessly until November 3

Editorial: For Joe Biden, push relentlessly until November 3

  • by by Paul Schindler, Gay City News, Courtesy National LGBT Media Association
  • Sep 23, 2020

In an unprecedented move, all 12 LGBTQ newspapers belonging to the National LGBT Media Association have endorsed Joe Biden and Kamala Harris ahead of the November 3 election.

LGBTQ Agenda: Vets groups blast anti-trans Defense Dept. instructions

LGBTQ Agenda: Vets groups blast anti-trans Defense Dept. instructions

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Sep 22, 2020

LGBTQ veterans' groups are blasting new instructions from the United States Department of Defense regarding military service by transgender people.

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Sep 18, 2020

The U.S. Supreme Court announced Friday, September 18, that Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has died. She was 87.

B.A.R. launches memberships

B.A.R. launches memberships

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Sep 18, 2020

In a continuing effort to receive support from readers, the Bay Area Reporter has launched its membership program.

Class action alleging Grindr sold user data may be forced into individual arbitration

Class action alleging Grindr sold user data may be forced into individual arbitration

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Sep 18, 2020

A class action complaint against Grindr for alleged privacy violations may not be able to proceed in traditional court, an attorney for the complainant told the Bay Area Reporter September 17.

More same-sex couples are raising kids and out-earning straight couples

More same-sex couples are raising kids and out-earning straight couples

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Sep 17, 2020

Same-sex couples are increasingly raising children and are out-earning straight couples, according to new data released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau. But poverty remains a key concern for many LGBTQ couples in America.

Andrew Gillum comes out as bisexual

Andrew Gillum comes out as bisexual

  • by Chris Johnson, Washington Blade
  • Sep 17, 2020

Andrew Gillum, a Florida Democrat who after a narrow loss in a 2018 gubernatorial run was engulfed in a scandal after being found in a hotel room with drugs and a male sex worker, has come out as bisexual.

2 federal appeals courts rule in trans bathroom cases

2 federal appeals courts rule in trans bathroom cases

  • by Lisa Keen
  • Aug 31, 2020

Two federal appeals court panels have ruled that a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision prohibiting discrimination against LGBT people at work also applies to discrimination in schools.

LGBTQ Agenda: Federal lawsuit seeks to restore LGBTQ, Native American data collection for foster youth

LGBTQ Agenda: Federal lawsuit seeks to restore LGBTQ, Native American data collection for foster youth

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Aug 28, 2020

Two federally-recognized Native American tribes joined five other plaintiffs in filing a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration August 27 due to what they say is an illegal change in foster care reporting requirements.

Trump accepts GOP nomination: 'The best is yet to come'

Trump accepts GOP nomination: 'The best is yet to come'

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Aug 27, 2020

In a speech full of falsehoods, President Donald Trump accepted the GOP nomination for president of the United States August 27 at the final night of the Republican National Convention.

Grenell draws praise, criticism for GOP convention speech

Grenell draws praise, criticism for GOP convention speech

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Aug 27, 2020

Richard Grenell, the first gay person to hold a cabinet-level position, didn't mention his sexual orientation or LGBTQ issues during his August 26 remarks at the virtual Republican National Convention.

Grenell expected to address GOP convention

Grenell expected to address GOP convention

  • by Lisa Keen
  • Aug 24, 2020

The 2020 Republican National Convention begins Monday (August 24) with plans to formalize President Donald Trump as the party nominee for reelection, but little else is known about how, exactly, the event will play out.