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CDC issues first doxyPEP guidelines for STI prevention

CDC issues first doxyPEP guidelines for STI prevention

  • by Liz Highleyman
  • Oct 4, 2023

The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued its first proposed guidelines for using the antibiotic doxycycline as post-exposure prophylaxis to prevent sexually transmitted infections, an approach known as doxyPEP.

Oakland LGBTQ Port Bar vandalized overnight, co-owner says

Oakland LGBTQ Port Bar vandalized overnight, co-owner says

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Oct 4, 2023

The sun came up over Oakland's Port Bar this morning with its two front windows and glass entrance door apparently shot through in what its co-owner believes was an intentional act.

SF Badlands reopening Wednesday afternoon

SF Badlands reopening Wednesday afternoon

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Oct 4, 2023

At long last, Badlands is reopening this afternoon for the first time since the COVID pandemic, the new co-manager confirmed to the Bay Area Reporter on October 4.

Butler sworn in as US senator

Butler sworn in as US senator

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Oct 3, 2023

Laphonza Butler was sworn in Tuesday as California's new senator, succeeding Dianne Feinstein, who died last week.

SFPD: Two suspects get away after Castro bar break-in

SFPD: Two suspects get away after Castro bar break-in

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Oct 3, 2023

Two suspects got away after allegedly breaking into the Lookout bar in San Francisco's LGBTQ Castro neighborhood.

LGBTQ Agenda: Queer trio honored by US government for fighting for equal workplace rights

LGBTQ Agenda: Queer trio honored by US government for fighting for equal workplace rights

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Oct 3, 2023

The United States Department of Labor has announced a date that it will honor three LGBTQ people who fought for equal rights in the workplace and won a landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling three years ago.

LGBTQ History Month: Bayard Rustin stamp backers harness new biopic to press their case

LGBTQ History Month: Bayard Rustin stamp backers harness new biopic to press their case

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Oct 2, 2023

For nearly a decade LGBTQ advocates have been calling on the U.S. Postal Service to issue a stamp honoring the deceased gay Black civil rights leader Bayard Rustin.

Newsom names Butler, Black lesbian, to Feinstein's Senate seat

Newsom names Butler, Black lesbian, to Feinstein's Senate seat

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Oct 2, 2023

Governor Gavin Newsom on Sunday named Laphonza Butler, a Black lesbian and president of Emily's List, to replace Dianne Feinstein in the U.S. Senate.

Why Deposit Match Bonus Is a Must-Try for Bay Area Players

Why Deposit Match Bonus Is a Must-Try for Bay Area Players

  • by Advertising Department -- Sponsored content
  • Oct 1, 2023

Lucrative promotions are among the juiciest gambling benefits, and it's a real crime not to use them when playing.

LGBTQ History Month: In 1960s, drag found a home in San Francisco's Glen Park

LGBTQ History Month: In 1960s, drag found a home in San Francisco's Glen Park

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Oct 1, 2023

During the 1960s most LGBTQ nightlife in San Francisco was centered in the northern neighborhoods of the city.

Out in the World: Thousands protest Canada's school gender policies

Out in the World: Thousands protest Canada's school gender policies

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Sep 29, 2023

Protests erupted across Canada over gender identity policies in schools, bringing thousands of demonstrators out into the country's parks and in front of campuses.

SFFD trial: Jury rules in favor of the city, against assistant chief, in retaliation claims

SFFD trial: Jury rules in favor of the city, against assistant chief, in retaliation claims

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Sep 29, 2023

The lesbian assistant fire chief who sued the City and County of San Francisco alleging retaliation, harassment, and discrimination lost her case September 29, with a jury deciding in favor of the city.

Political Notes: LGBTQ leaders post remembrances of late senator Feinstein

Political Notes: LGBTQ leaders post remembrances of late senator Feinstein

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Sep 29, 2023

Numerous LGBTQ leaders across the Golden State who woke up Friday morning to the news of Feinstein's passing took to social media to post tributes to her and express their condolences.

CA US Senator Dianne Feinstein dies

CA US Senator Dianne Feinstein dies

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Sep 29, 2023

U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein, the oldest sitting member of the Senate and a trailblazer for women in politics, has died, multiple outlets reported Friday morning. She was 90.