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SF sheriff, other law enforcement, raise Pride flag

June 5, 2023

The San Francisco Sheriff's Office held its third annual Pride flag raising at county jail No. 3 on Monday, hosting other public safety professionals and first responders in sending a unified message of LGBTQ acceptance.

Another SF supervisor comes out in favor of APE's Castro Theatre plans

by John Ferrannini
Jun 5, 2023

Another San Francisco supervisor has come out against the amendment that could complicate Another Planet Entertainment's plans to make major changes at the Castro Theatre in an exclusive interview with the Bay Area Reporter June 5.

Drag shows aim to bolster downtown San Francisco

by Matthew S. Bajko
Jun 5, 2023

To kickoff Pride Month the downtown San Francisco German restaurant Schroeder's had turned a portion of its dining room into a performance area with a screened in dressing room.

Political Notes: Pride merchandise gets even more political

Jun 5, 2023

Pride-themed merchandise has always been political. LGBTQ activists have denounced such products sold by corporations as pink-washing over their lack of supportive policies for their LGBTQ employees.

Remaining CA LGBTQ bills survive 1st chamber votes

by Matthew S. Bajko
Jun 2, 2023

Another six bills related to LGBTQ issues or health concerns are moving on this legislative session in the California Legislature.

Out in the World: Biden nominates Maloney as 6th out ambassador

by Heather Cassell
Jun 2, 2023

President Joe Biden has nominated a gay former congressmember to serve at the rank of ambassador.

Castro Merchants drops its conditions to APE's theater plans

by John Ferrannini
Jun 1, 2023

Pride Month kicked off for the Castro Merchants Association with the group dropping the conditions it had previously adopted before it could endorse Another Planet Entertainment's plans for the Castro Theatre.

Oakland officials decry anti-LGBTQ bills at Pride flag raising

by Cynthia Laird
Jun 1, 2023

Taking a stand against the onslaught of anti-LGBTQ legislation sweeping red states, Oakland and Alameda County officials on Thursday raised the Progress Pride flag as a symbol for justice.

Out in the World: US condemns new Uganda anti-LGBTQ law

by Heather Cassell
Jun 1, 2023

President Joe Biden called Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni's signing of the Anti-Homosexuality Act, 2023 a "tragic violation of universal human rights," and "shameful," condemning the bill in a statement from the White House May 29.

SF HIV advocates to press funding request at City Hall

by Matthew S. Bajko
May 31, 2023

As budget negotiations heat up in the coming weeks, San Francisco HIV advocates will be marching on City Hall June 5 to press their case for a variety of funding needs.

Editorial: There's no going back

by BAR Editorial Board
May 31, 2023

Last week, Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced his 2024 presidential campaign with the tagline "Make America Florida." But the way things are going, he may not have to win the GOP nomination to do that.

DeSantis' anti-LGBTQ laws run afoul of 1st Amendment, attorneys say

by John Ferrannini
May 31, 2023

Attorneys are questioning the constitutionality of some of the anti-LGBTQ laws signed by Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis just before he launched his campaign for the GOP presidential nomination.

Transmissions: In the company of Pride

by Gwendolyn Ann Smith
May 31, 2023

June is upon us, and with that Pride season.

News Briefs: NCLR to hold Pride in the Park

by Cynthia Laird
May 31, 2023

The National Center for Lesbian Rights will hold its second annual Pride in the Park celebration Saturday, June 3, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the National AIDS Memorial Grove in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park.

Castro Theatre activists urge calls to 'swing vote' supervisors

by John Ferrannini
May 31, 2023

Those opposed to Another Planet Entertainment's plan to remove the fixed, orchestral seating at the Castro Theatre made their pitch in a May 30 virtual town hall, and have identified two supervisors as possible swing votes on the matter.

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SF sheriff, other law enforcement, raise Pride flag

Another SF supervisor comes out in favor of APE's Castro Theatre plans

Drag shows aim to bolster downtown San Francisco

Political Notes: Pride merchandise gets even more political

Remaining CA LGBTQ bills survive 1st chamber votes

Out in the World: Biden nominates Maloney as 6th out ambassador

Castro Merchants drops its conditions to APE's theater plans

Oakland officials decry anti-LGBTQ bills at Pride flag raising

Out in the World: US condemns new Uganda anti-LGBTQ law

SF HIV advocates to press funding request at City Hall

Editorial: There's no going back

DeSantis' anti-LGBTQ laws run afoul of 1st Amendment, attorneys say

Transmissions: In the company of Pride

News Briefs: NCLR to hold Pride in the Park

Castro Theatre activists urge calls to 'swing vote' supervisors

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