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For Easter, Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence mark 45 years

For Easter, Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence mark 45 years

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Mar 27, 2024

There'll be multiple opportunities for contests and pictures with the Easter bunny this weekend in San Francisco's Castro LGBTQ neighborhood.

Political Notebook: Gay SF treasurer Cisneros hopes electoral luck returns in 2024

Political Notebook: Gay SF treasurer Cisneros hopes electoral luck returns in 2024

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Mar 27, 2024

Ahead of St. Patrick's Day gay San Francisco Treasurer-Tax Collector José Cisneros helped welcome to town gay Ireland Senator Jerry Buttimer, who as leader of his chamber is known as Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann.

Editorial: Dems need to repeal Pride flag ban

Editorial: Dems need to repeal Pride flag ban

  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Mar 27, 2024

We're unsurprised that House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) feels so proud of himself for the passage of a provision in the government spending bill that prohibits U.S. embassies from flying rainbow flags during Pride Month in June.

News Briefs: Openhouse gets $2M grant from Yield Giving

News Briefs: Openhouse gets $2M grant from Yield Giving

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Mar 27, 2024

Openhouse, the San Francisco-based nonprofit that provides LGBTQ senior services, announced that it has received $2 million from MacKenzie Scott's Yield Giving program.

Nonprofit seeks to change anti-trans narrative

Nonprofit seeks to change anti-trans narrative

  • by J.L. Odom
  • Mar 27, 2024

A new trans-led national nonprofit has started that aims to change the narrative on the transgender community.

Guest Opinion: Ready for resurrection

Guest Opinion: Ready for resurrection

  • by Jim Mitulski
  • Mar 27, 2024

I'm ready for resurrection: new life, meaningful life, new beginnings, and hope in place of despair, love that is stronger than death. And Easter is this week!

Obituaries: Steven Casavant

Obituaries: Steven Casavant

  • by BAR staff
  • Mar 27, 2024

The obituary for Steven Casavant, who enjoyed music and biking.

Obituaries: Margaret (Peggy) Hughes

Obituaries: Margaret (Peggy) Hughes

  • by BAR Staff
  • Mar 27, 2024

The obituary for Margaret (Peggy) Hughes, who had been involved with the Golden Gate Business Association and the San Francisco LGBT Community Center.

Obituaries: Paul Lima

Obituaries: Paul Lima

  • by BAR staff
  • Mar 27, 2024

The obituary for Paul Lima, who worked for Moreno and Associates and was a proud uncle.

Letters to the editor

Letters to the editor

  • by BAR staff
  • Mar 27, 2024

A letter writer expresses concerns with a recent review of "Unpacking in p"Town."

Gay former SF resident killed in Palm Springs

Gay former SF resident killed in Palm Springs

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Mar 27, 2024

A gay former San Francisco resident was killed in Palm Springs late Sunday, March 24, in what investigators said was a case of domestic violence.

Postal service says stamp honoring slain gay college student Shepard too 'negative'

Postal service says stamp honoring slain gay college student Shepard too 'negative'

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Mar 26, 2024

Postal service deems a Matthew Shepard U.S. stamp doesn't meet its selection criteria.

Gay Assemblymember Low falls another vote behind in US House bid

Gay Assemblymember Low falls another vote behind in US House bid

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Mar 26, 2024

As of Tuesday evening, gay Assemblymember Evan Low (D-Cupertino) is now two votes short in his bid to survive the primary race.

Egg homicide case to premiere on TV; benefit in SoCal for drag friend Pippi Lovestocking

Egg homicide case to premiere on TV; benefit in SoCal for drag friend Pippi Lovestocking

  • by Ed Walsh
  • Mar 26, 2024

Wilma Parker remembers well some very peculiar and alarming behavior from a police horse next to her South of Market home on Clara Street.