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Bay Area gay man elected Lutheran bishop

Bay Area gay man elected Lutheran bishop

  • by Brian Bromberger
  • Sep 27, 2023

Jeff Johnson, a gay man and longtime minister, was elected bishop of the Sierra Pacific synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

Formal wear, Folsom style, hits the fair

Formal wear, Folsom style, hits the fair

  • by BAR staff
  • Sep 27, 2023

The 40th annual Folsom Street Fair unleashed plenty of leather and kink in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood.

Guest Opinion: From gender-affirming care to bathroom use: DeSantis impinges on LGBTQ issues

Guest Opinion: From gender-affirming care to bathroom use: DeSantis impinges on LGBTQ issues

  • by Gabbi Tuft
  • Sep 27, 2023

When Florida Governor Ron DeSantis first announced he was taking on Donald Trump in hopes of becoming the Republican nominee for president in 2024, early reports showed he held a steady lead over the former president.

SF LGBTQ bar vandalized with anti-trans slur

SF LGBTQ bar vandalized with anti-trans slur

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Sep 27, 2023

The Cinch Saloon, the last LGBTQ bar on Polk Street in downtown San Francisco, was vandalized with graffiti containing an anti-trans slur.

SFFD trial: Juratovac makes last plea as both sides rest their cases

SFFD trial: Juratovac makes last plea as both sides rest their cases

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Sep 26, 2023

The lesbian assistant fire chief suing the city for discrimination and retaliation testified one last time before both San Francisco's and her lawyers rested their cases September 26, setting the stage for closing arguments and jury deliberations.

Newsom signs book ban bill

Newsom signs book ban bill

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Sep 26, 2023

Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday signed a bill that is designed to stop book banning in California schools.

Things for LGBT Tourists to Do in San Francisco Without Using a Credit Card

Things for LGBT Tourists to Do in San Francisco Without Using a Credit Card

  • by Advertising Department -- Sponsored content
  • Sep 26, 2023

San Francisco takes its place among the most popular tourist destinations for gay couples and singles.

LGBTQ Agenda: Pentagon proactively reviewing 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'-era records

LGBTQ Agenda: Pentagon proactively reviewing 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'-era records

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Sep 26, 2023

The United States Department of Defense has begun reviewing the records of veterans who were discharged under "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" without them needing to apply for a retroactive discharge upgrade.

SFFD trial: Assistant fire chief facing losses almost up to $1M, expert says

SFFD trial: Assistant fire chief facing losses almost up to $1M, expert says

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Sep 25, 2023

A damages expert testified that the lesbian assistant fire chief suing the city for discrimination and retaliation could be facing lifetime financial losses of almost a million dollars based on the department's actions.

B.A.R.'s Bestie balloting begins

B.A.R.'s Bestie balloting begins

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Sep 25, 2023

It's time for Bay Area Reporter readers to cast their ballots for the LGBTQ newspaper's annual Best of the Bay contest.

Political Notes: Sale of rental unit results in resignation of nonbinary East Bay school leader

Political Notes: Sale of rental unit results in resignation of nonbinary East Bay school leader

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Sep 25, 2023

Amid escalating fights over LGBTQ school issues even in the liberal Bay Area, a nonbinary East Bay school board member needs to resign due to moving outside of the boundaries of their elected position.

After veto, Newsom signs 9 LGBTQ bills

After veto, Newsom signs 9 LGBTQ bills

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Sep 24, 2023

A day after Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a transgender youth bill, he announced Saturday night that he has signed nine other LGBTQ-related pieces of legislation, including several aimed at young people.

Newsom vetoes trans youth empowerment act bill

Newsom vetoes trans youth empowerment act bill

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Sep 22, 2023

In his first veto of an LGBTQ-related bill this legislative session, Governor Gavin Newsom Friday night rejected a proposal that would have empowered trans and gender-nonconforming youth.

2 LGBTQ bars won't be open for Castro Street Fair

2 LGBTQ bars won't be open for Castro Street Fair

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Sep 21, 2023

Two LGBTQ bars in the Castro neighborhood will not be open for the Castro Street Fair October 1, despite initial hopes to the contrary.