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Out in the World: US condemns new Uganda anti-LGBTQ law

Out in the World: US condemns new Uganda anti-LGBTQ law

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Jun 1, 2023

President Joe Biden called Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni's signing of the Anti-Homosexuality Act, 2023 a "tragic violation of universal human rights," and "shameful," condemning the bill in a statement from the White House May 29.

SF HIV advocates to press funding request at City Hall

SF HIV advocates to press funding request at City Hall

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • May 31, 2023

As budget negotiations heat up in the coming weeks, San Francisco HIV advocates will be marching on City Hall June 5 to press their case for a variety of funding needs.

DeSantis' anti-LGBTQ laws run afoul of 1st Amendment, attorneys say

DeSantis' anti-LGBTQ laws run afoul of 1st Amendment, attorneys say

  • by John Ferrannini
  • May 31, 2023

Attorneys are questioning the constitutionality of some of the anti-LGBTQ laws signed by Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis just before he launched his campaign for the GOP presidential nomination.

News Briefs: NCLR to hold Pride in the Park

News Briefs: NCLR to hold Pride in the Park

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • May 31, 2023

The National Center for Lesbian Rights will hold its second annual Pride in the Park celebration Saturday, June 3, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the National AIDS Memorial Grove in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park.

Transmissions: In the company of Pride

Transmissions: In the company of Pride

  • by Gwendolyn Ann Smith
  • May 31, 2023

June is upon us, and with that Pride season.

Editorial: There's no going back

Editorial: There's no going back

  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • May 31, 2023

Last week, Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced his 2024 presidential campaign with the tagline "Make America Florida." But the way things are going, he may not have to win the GOP nomination to do that.

Castro Theatre activists urge calls to 'swing vote' supervisors

Castro Theatre activists urge calls to 'swing vote' supervisors

  • by John Ferrannini
  • May 31, 2023

Those opposed to Another Planet Entertainment's plan to remove the fixed, orchestral seating at the Castro Theatre made their pitch in a May 30 virtual town hall, and have identified two supervisors as possible swing votes on the matter.

Guest Opinion: Breaking barriers: Advocating for diversity in tech

Guest Opinion: Breaking barriers: Advocating for diversity in tech

  • by Paul Pastor
  • May 31, 2023

I recall interviewing for my first role at The Walt Disney Co. almost 17 years ago. I had 14 interviews.

Political Notebook: SF again faces prospect of having no LGBTQ state legislator

Political Notebook: SF again faces prospect of having no LGBTQ state legislator

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • May 31, 2023

Back in 2016, when gay former state Senator Mark Leno was term-limited from running again for his San Francisco seat, the city was facing the possibility of having no LGBTQ representatives in the state Legislature.

Former tech worker Joseph Bucciarelli dies in San Jose

Former tech worker Joseph Bucciarelli dies in San Jose

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • May 31, 2023

Joseph Bucciarelli, a gay man who once had a promising career in the tech field but whose mental illness eventually led him to be homeless, died May 13 in San Jose after he was struck by a transit van.

SF Pride announces some security plans

SF Pride announces some security plans

  • by John Ferrannini
  • May 30, 2023

The organization that puts on the San Francisco Pride parade and celebration announced it's taking measures to keep the event safe.

Brown family sues Walgreens, security guard, and company in son's death

Brown family sues Walgreens, security guard, and company in son's death

  • by John Ferrannini
  • May 26, 2023

Civil rights attorney John Burris announced that the family of Banko Brown is suing Walgreens, the security guard who killed the unarmed trans man killed outside a San Francisco location of the pharmacy chain, and the company that employed him.

Vacaville mayor refuses to recognize Pride Month, center says

Vacaville mayor refuses to recognize Pride Month, center says

  • by John Ferrannini
  • May 25, 2023

Vacaville Mayor John Carli will not be issuing a proclamation to recognize Pride Month, and will not raise the rainbow flag, according to the Solano County Pride Center.

California LGBTQ bills advance

California LGBTQ bills advance

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • May 25, 2023

Over a dozen LGBTQ-related bills have already passed out of their house of origin in the California Legislature, with several more waiting for floor votes prior to the June 3 deadline for lawmakers in the two chambers to pass them.