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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.

LGBTQ Agenda: New film centering allyship gets nod from Canadian PM

LGBTQ Agenda: New film centering allyship gets nod from Canadian PM

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Aug 13, 2024

A new film already available to see online seeks to center the importance of allyship — and got a nod from Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Political Notes: Queer House candidate Randall declares primary victory

Political Notes: Queer House candidate Randall declares primary victory

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Aug 8, 2024

Queer Democratic Washington state Senator Emily Randall declared victory Thursday morning in her primary race for her state's 6th District U.S. House seat.

Walz, Harris hit the campaign trail

Walz, Harris hit the campaign trail

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Aug 7, 2024

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz won the veepstakes, as he was selected August 6 by presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris to be her running mate, according to multiple media outlets.

Editorial: Walz is inspired choice for VP

Editorial: Walz is inspired choice for VP

  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Aug 7, 2024

We weren't surprised that presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris picked Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to be her running mate.

Queer Washington Senator Randall leads in congressional primary

Queer Washington Senator Randall leads in congressional primary

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Aug 7, 2024

While all the votes have not yet been counted, Washington state Senator Emily Randall (D) has a commanding first-place lead in the primary race for her state's 6th District U.S. House seat.

Gay former MLB player Billy Bean dies

Gay former MLB player Billy Bean dies

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Aug 7, 2024

Billy Bean, the second former professional baseball player to come out as gay and who went on to work in the commissioner's office, died August 6.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz picked as Kamala Harris' VP

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz picked as Kamala Harris' VP

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Aug 6, 2024

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz won the veepstakes, as he was selected August 6 by presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris to be her running mate, according to multiple media outlets.