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Report details needs of Bay Area Two-Spirits, Indigiqueers

Report details needs of Bay Area Two-Spirits, Indigiqueers

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Nov 26, 2024

A new report said to be the first of its kind has documented the needs of the Bay Area's Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer communities.

News Briefs: Sisters, SF Krampus announce pageant

News Briefs: Sisters, SF Krampus announce pageant

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Nov 26, 2024

The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence and San Francisco Krampus will hold their annual Krampus pageant Saturday, December 14, from 4 to 8 p.m. at El Rio, 3158 Mission Street.

Political Notebook: Contra Costa County LGBTQ councilmembers-elect make history

Political Notebook: Contra Costa County LGBTQ councilmembers-elect make history

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Nov 26, 2024

Starting next month, city councils around the Bay Area will begin welcoming back LGBTQ incumbents and newly elected members following the results of their races in the November 5 election.

Editorial: San Mateo sheriff should resign

Editorial: San Mateo sheriff should resign

  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Nov 26, 2024

San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus made history when she was elected two years ago.

Analysis: US Supreme Court to hear trans case

Analysis: US Supreme Court to hear trans case

  • by Lisa Keen
  • Nov 26, 2024

The U.S. Supreme Court will soon take up an important legal question concerning whether states can ban medical treatment for gender dysphoria in youth.

Transmissions: No rest in Congress

Transmissions: No rest in Congress

  • by Gwendolyn Ann Smith
  • Nov 26, 2024

Sarah McBride's election to Congress has shown the nasty side of Republican lawmakers.

Obituaries: Michael N. Madfes

Obituaries: Michael N. Madfes

  • by BAR staff
  • Nov 26, 2024

The obituary for Michael N. Madfes, who provided graphic and web design services to local businesses and was involved in the San Francisco music scene.

LGBTQ Agenda: Gay Colorado Governor Polis co-chairing new democracy group

LGBTQ Agenda: Gay Colorado Governor Polis co-chairing new democracy group

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Nov 26, 2024

Gay Colorado Governor Jared Polis is joining Illinois Governor JB Pritzker in launching a new organization to stand up for democracy on the state level.

Report alleges San Mateo sheriff made homophobic, racist remarks

Report alleges San Mateo sheriff made homophobic, racist remarks

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Nov 22, 2024

The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office is in turmoil after a report revealed Sheriff Christina Corpus used homophobic and racist slurs in text messages, and that there was a scheme to conceal rifles.

Arrest made in SF Eagle burglary

Arrest made in SF Eagle burglary

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Nov 22, 2024

An arrest has been made in the burglary of a San Francisco South of Market LGBTQ bar earlier this week, and it was apparently an inside job.

Political Notes: LGBTQ non-incumbents hit a red wall in Riverside County House, legislative races

Political Notes: LGBTQ non-incumbents hit a red wall in Riverside County House, legislative races

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Nov 22, 2024

Three years ago, when the LGBTQ resort and retirement mecca of Palm Springs was redistricted into new congressional and state legislative districts, it bolstered LGBTQ advocates' hopes of seeing out candidates be able to win the seats.

Family of gay son who died in SF demands feds investigate case as bias crime

Family of gay son who died in SF demands feds investigate case as bias crime

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Nov 21, 2024

The family of a gay 20-year-old Korean/Filipino man found dead in a San Francisco high-rise nearly five years ago is formally requesting the United States Department of Justice launch a hate crimes investigation.

Bas declares victory over Bauters in Alameda supervisor race

Bas declares victory over Bauters in Alameda supervisor race

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Nov 20, 2024

The Alameda County Board of Supervisors apparently won't have an out LGBTQ member after all.

Political Notebook: Milk's alma mater keeps his memory alive

Political Notebook: Milk's alma mater keeps his memory alive

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Nov 20, 2024

Back in 1947, Harvey Milk arrived in Albany, New York as a freshman at what was then known as the New York State College for Teachers.