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US led world in daddies, Grindr states in year-end report

US led world in daddies, Grindr states in year-end report

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Dec 19, 2023

The United States led the world in the percentage of Grindr users who describe themselves as daddies this year, according to "Grindr Unwrapped,"

LGBTQ Agenda: 'Bang Like a Porn Star' book will be removed from Missouri library

LGBTQ Agenda: 'Bang Like a Porn Star' book will be removed from Missouri library

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Dec 19, 2023

The author of a book on gay male sexuality is speaking out after his work was caught in an imbroglio over its inclusion in a Missouri public library.

Pope Francis approves blessings for Catholic same-sex couples

Pope Francis approves blessings for Catholic same-sex couples

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Dec 18, 2023

Advocates for LGBTQ people in the Roman Catholic Church are pleased by Pope Francis' significant change of tact Monday, now allowing priests to bless couples in same-sex relationships.

Political Notes: Out Stockton, Santa Cruz candidates secure key endorsers

Political Notes: Out Stockton, Santa Cruz candidates secure key endorsers

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Dec 18, 2023

Out candidates seeking local offices in the Central Valley and along California's Central Coast picked up key endorsements this month for their campaigns.

California health officials pilot LGBTQ data collection plan

California health officials pilot LGBTQ data collection plan

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Dec 14, 2023

As it continues to address lapses in its gathering of LGBTQ health information, California's health department is piloting a plan in Los Angeles County for sharing sexual orientation and gender identity data.

San Francisco citywide drag event organizers apologize to performers whose Israel protest led to an altercation

San Francisco citywide drag event organizers apologize to performers whose Israel protest led to an altercation

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Dec 13, 2023

Drag artists who helped organize pop-up performances around San Francisco as part of SF is a Drag earlier this month apologized December 13 for a lack of security after a performer was met with aggression after they protested in support of Palestinians.

Lesbian federal appellate bench nominee Berner faces US Senate Judiciary Committee

Lesbian federal appellate bench nominee Berner faces US Senate Judiciary Committee

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Dec 13, 2023

The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee heard testimony from two attorneys aspiring to become federal appellate judges — including lesbian Nicole Berner who played a major role in an Israeli Supreme Court case that ruled a child can legally have two mothers.

Out in the World: Queer Russians on edge after high court bans 'LGBTQ movement'

Out in the World: Queer Russians on edge after high court bans 'LGBTQ movement'

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Dec 13, 2023

Queer Russians are hastily deleting associations with LGBTQ events and political statements from their social media accounts and some are attempting to leave the country, media outlets have reported.

Musician and gay cruise stalwart Matt Yee dies

Musician and gay cruise stalwart Matt Yee dies

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Dec 13, 2023

Matt Yee, a gay man who performed on gay cruises and in other venues, including San Francisco LGBTQ nightclub Oasis, died December 2 at Queens Medical West in Oahu, Hawaii.

Out in the World: Tentative date set for court case against Uganda's anti-LGBTQ bill

Out in the World: Tentative date set for court case against Uganda's anti-LGBTQ bill

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Dec 13, 2023

A trial date for Uganda's anti-LGBTQ law has been tentatively set for December 18 by the country's Constitutional Court in Kampala.

Business Briefing: Checking off the gift list at Noe Valley shops

Business Briefing: Checking off the gift list at Noe Valley shops

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Dec 13, 2023

Just over the hill from San Francisco's Castro district is another neighborhood long a welcoming home to the city's LGBTQ community.

Editorial: Becerra's HHS is moving on health equity

Editorial: Becerra's HHS is moving on health equity

  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Dec 13, 2023

Earlier this week, Xavier Becerra, the Health and Human Services secretary in the Biden administration, held a meeting with leaders from LGBTQI+ civil rights organizations.

Menorah glows in the Castro

Menorah glows in the Castro

  • by BAR staff
  • Dec 13, 2023

The Castro celebrated the Jewish Festival of Lights December 11 with a menorah lighting at Jane Warner Plaza.

Upper Market mural shines

Upper Market mural shines

  • by BAR staff
  • Dec 13, 2023

The restoration of a mural on upper Market Street near the intersection of 18th Street has been completed.