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Gay Alameda County judicial candidate leads despite controversy

Gay Alameda County judicial candidate leads despite controversy

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Mar 6, 2024

It looks like a gay court commissioner will be ascending to a judgeship in Alameda County, despite an ethical controversy that marred the campaign.

Transmissions: A death in Oklahoma

Transmissions: A death in Oklahoma

  • by Gwendolyn Ann Smith
  • Mar 6, 2024

On February 7, a 16-year-old student at Owasso High School in Owasso, Oklahoma entered the girls' bathroom. Twenty-four hours later, that student would be dead.

SF Pride honors community leaders

SF Pride honors community leaders

  • by BAR staff
  • Mar 6, 2024

The San Francisco LGBTQ Pride Celebration Committee on February 29 recognized several community leaders at its Ken Jones Awards ceremony.

Editorial: Feds should declassify cannabis for research

Editorial: Feds should declassify cannabis for research

  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Mar 6, 2024

Earlier this year, it was reported that newly disclosed documents reveal that federal scientists recommend easing restrictions on cannabis, believing that the drug may have medical benefits.

Moderates set to take over SF Dem Party committee

Moderates set to take over SF Dem Party committee

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Mar 6, 2024

It appears more moderate candidates for the San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee have prevailed over a slate of progressive ones.

Primary narrows field of LGBTQ CA legislative candidates

Primary narrows field of LGBTQ CA legislative candidates

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Mar 6, 2024

A historic 30 LGBTQ candidates sought California legislative seats on Tuesday's ballot, with a record eight identifying as part of the bisexual community.

CA LGBTQ supervisor candidates await final ballot counts

CA LGBTQ supervisor candidates await final ballot counts

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Mar 6, 2024

LGBTQ supervisor candidates across California are now in a wait-and-see mode as their county election offices tabulate the returns from Tuesday's election.

Low stuck in third place for South Bay US House seat

Low stuck in third place for South Bay US House seat

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Mar 6, 2024

Gay Assemblymember Evan Low (D-Cupertino) is trailing in his bid to become the first LGBTQ member of Congress from the Bay Area.

LGBTQ Agenda: Feds tout conviction after first-ever trial for anti-trans hate crime killing

LGBTQ Agenda: Feds tout conviction after first-ever trial for anti-trans hate crime killing

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Mar 5, 2024

For the first time, a federal jury found a South Carolina man guilty February 23 in the hate crime homicide of a transgender woman.

Castro safety group honored in aftermath of troubled times

Castro safety group honored in aftermath of troubled times

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Mar 4, 2024

A Castro neighborhood safety group received a special commendation at the San Francisco Board of Supervisors meeting March 5.

Political Notes: Transgender judges go missing in CA court demographic report

Political Notes: Transgender judges go missing in CA court demographic report

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Mar 1, 2024

Back in 2022 Governor Gavin Newsom ballyhooed his picking a transgender applicant for the first time to fill a judicial vacancy.

Out in the World: Ghana passes draconian anti-LGBTQ bill

Out in the World: Ghana passes draconian anti-LGBTQ bill

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Feb 29, 2024

Lawmakers in Ghana have passed one of the world's most stringent anti-LGBTQ bills, further criminalizing sexual orientation and gender identity in the Western African country.

Why Can't We Play Online Casinos from California Yet (But Do Anyway)

Why Can't We Play Online Casinos from California Yet (But Do Anyway)

  • by Advertising Department -- Sponsored content
  • Feb 29, 2024

Aside from the world-famous Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco is also widely considered progressive. As a gaming enthusiast, you would expect this progressive attitude to spread quickly to the gaming industry. Sadly, you would be wrong.

Out in the World: Greece becomes first Orthodox Christian country to legalize same-sex marriage

Out in the World: Greece becomes first Orthodox Christian country to legalize same-sex marriage

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Feb 29, 2024

Greece granted the right to marriage to same-sex couples earlier this month in a landmark parliamentary vote, making the Mediterranean country the 38th country in the world to do so.