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Editorial: Biden needs to nominate LGBTQ judges

Editorial: Biden needs to nominate LGBTQ judges

  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Nov 15, 2023

If LGBTQ voters need another reason to reelect President Joe Biden next year, we've got two words for you: federal judges.

Political Notebook: LGBTQ federal judges still lacking, says report

Political Notebook: LGBTQ federal judges still lacking, says report

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Nov 15, 2023

This month President Joe Biden celebrated the confirmation of his 150th federal judicial appointee since he took office three years ago.

Spirit of Gay Games 2023 outshines COVID, politics, and doubters

Spirit of Gay Games 2023 outshines COVID, politics, and doubters

  • by Roger Brigham
  • Nov 15, 2023

The Bay Area Reporter's former sports columnist shares his opinions on the recent Gay Games that took place in Hong Kong and Guadalajara, Mexico.

Transmissions: In difficult times

Transmissions: In difficult times

  • by Gwendolyn Ann Smith
  • Nov 15, 2023

It was 1998 when Rita Hester, a young Black trans woman, was found dead in Alston, Massachusetts.

Guest Opinion: Telling our stories as an act of resistance

Guest Opinion: Telling our stories as an act of resistance

  • by Miles Borrero
  • Nov 15, 2023

In 1999, before I even knew I was trans, I sat in a dark movie theater watching "Boys Don't Cry."

Lesbian activist Amber Hollibaugh dies

Lesbian activist Amber Hollibaugh dies

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Nov 15, 2023

Longtime lesbian activist Amber Hollibaugh, who resided for a time in San Francisco back in the 1970s, died suddenly October 20 at her home in Brooklyn, New York.

EQCA endorses out supervisor candidates on California primary ballots

EQCA endorses out supervisor candidates on California primary ballots

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Nov 15, 2023

Statewide LGBTQ advocacy organization Equality California has early endorsed several out supervisor candidates running in races on the March primary ballot.

GAPA pulls out of LGBTQ APEC event as protests flare

GAPA pulls out of LGBTQ APEC event as protests flare

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Nov 15, 2023

GAPA, the GLBTQ+ Asian Pacific Alliance, abruptly pulled out of an event for LGBTQs tied to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, or APEC, summit currently taking place in San Francisco.

Lesbians Who Tech considering move to NYC

Lesbians Who Tech considering move to NYC

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Nov 14, 2023

Lesbians Who Tech announced in an email blast November 14 it is open to moving locations for its Lesbians Who Tech & Allies Summit next year.

LGBTQ Agenda: CDC sounds alarm about syphilis in newborns

LGBTQ Agenda: CDC sounds alarm about syphilis in newborns

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Nov 14, 2023

Syphilis cases in newborn babies have risen over 10 times the number reported a decade ago, and the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is sounding the alarm with a new report.

Gay teacher wins Santa Clara college board race

Gay teacher wins Santa Clara college board race

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Nov 13, 2023

San Jose teacher Clay Hale has won a vacant seat on a Santa Clara County college board.

Drag queen slashed after nighttime show in SF's Castro district

Drag queen slashed after nighttime show in SF's Castro district

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Nov 10, 2023

A prominent Castro neighborhood drag performer was attacked late Monday with a knife, but says she is doing fine now.

Get Saucy for a Good Cause: Fundraiser Ideas That Will Boost Donations

Get Saucy for a Good Cause: Fundraiser Ideas That Will Boost Donations

  • by Advertising Department -- Sponsored content
  • Nov 10, 2023

Are you looking for raunchy and unique ways to raise funds for a good cause? Look no further!

Political Notes: San Francisco readies for conference with Asian leaders

Political Notes: San Francisco readies for conference with Asian leaders

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Nov 10, 2023

The biggest international gathering in decades will descend on San Francisco this weekend and bring with it a week of global attention and traffic chaos.