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Out in the World: Thousands protest Canada's school gender policies

September 29, 2023

Protests erupted across Canada over gender identity policies in schools, bringing thousands of demonstrators out into the country's parks and in front of campuses.

SFFD trial: Jury rules in favor of the city, against assistant chief, in retaliation claims

by John Ferrannini
Sep 29, 2023

The lesbian assistant fire chief who sued the City and County of San Francisco alleging retaliation, harassment, and discrimination lost her case September 29, with a jury deciding in favor of the city.

Political Notes: LGBTQ leaders post remembrances of late senator Feinstein

by Matthew S. Bajko
Sep 29, 2023

Numerous LGBTQ leaders across the Golden State who woke up Friday morning to the news of Feinstein's passing took to social media to post tributes to her and express their condolences.

CA US Senator Dianne Feinstein dies

by Cynthia Laird
Sep 29, 2023

U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein, the oldest sitting member of the Senate and a trailblazer for women in politics, has died, multiple outlets reported Friday morning. She was 90.

SFFD trial: Jury begins deliberating after powerful closing arguments

by John Ferrannini
Sep 28, 2023

The civil jury in the case of a lesbian assistant fire chief suing San Francisco for retaliation and discrimination started deliberating September 28 after her lawyer and the city's attorney gave closing arguments.

SF campaign aims to harness nature for benefit of residents

by Matthew S. Bajko
Sep 27, 2023

At their home in the Castro husbands Steve Kawa and Dan Henkle are growing plants native to San Francisco. By doing so, they are assisting pollinators and other insects in the city.

Castro Street Fair expands its footprint

by John Ferrannini
Sep 27, 2023

It wouldn't be the first Sunday in October without the Castro Street fair, and organizers are welcoming visitors to an expanded footprint in the LGBTQ neighborhood this year.

Political Notebook: Amid Orange County LGBTQ backlash, House candidate Min remains an advocate

by Matthew S. Bajko
Sep 27, 2023

California state Senator Dave Min (D-Irvine) has faced a grueling political year throughout 2023 as he runs for a U.S. House seat in the heart of Orange County.

Editorial: Newsom exhibits hypocrisy with trans veto

by BAR Editorial Board
Sep 27, 2023

There was no reason for Governor Gavin Newsom to veto a bill that would have urged state judges to take into account parental support for their transgender kids.

Newsom signs book ban, other LGBTQ bills

by Cynthia Laird
Sep 27, 2023

With the stroke of his pen Governor Gavin Newsom has prohibited public schools in California from banning books due to their addressing LGBTQ or race-based topics.

LGBTQ advocates slam Newsom for trans veto

by Cynthia Laird
Sep 27, 2023

LGBTQ advocates slammed Governor Gavin Newsom for vetoing a bill that would have required state judges to take into account parental support for their transgender children during custody disputes

News Briefs: Foreman to take the helm at SF AIDS legal nonprofit

by Cynthia Laird
Sep 27, 2023

The nonprofit AIDS Legal Referral Panel board has named Matt Foreman, a nationally recognized LGBTQ leader, to be its next executive director.

Maui's LGBTQ community steps up after fires

by Heather Cassell
Sep 27, 2023

"Shell-shocked" is how Jim Doran, president of Aloha Maui Pride, described people in Maui more than a month after three wildfires ripped through Hawaii's most popular island, including the historic town of Lahaina.