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LGBTQ Agenda: HRC defends DEI initiatives amid backlash

LGBTQ Agenda: HRC defends DEI initiatives amid backlash

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Oct 1, 2024

The Human Rights Campaign is warning companies that abandon diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts that they may face consequences both toward business success and among LGBTQ consumers.

Authorities say gay reality star Xol stabbed 20 times

Authorities say gay reality star Xol stabbed 20 times

  • by Ed Walsh
  • Sep 30, 2024

The Bay Area Reporter is learning of new details in the killing in Palm Springs of Eduardo Xol, a gay man, former San Francisco resident, actor, and reality show star.

California outlaws the banning of LGBTQ books from public library shelves

California outlaws the banning of LGBTQ books from public library shelves

  • Sep 29, 2024

Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation preventing public libraries in California from banning books due to their LGBTQ content.

In boon to LGBTQ families, California to require insurers cover IVF

In boon to LGBTQ families, California to require insurers cover IVF

  • Sep 29, 2024

Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law a bill that extends fertility and infertility care, including in vitro fertilization, to LGBTQ families.

Political Notebook: Newsom nixes statewide LGBTQ commission, approves other bills

Political Notebook: Newsom nixes statewide LGBTQ commission, approves other bills

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Sep 28, 2024

Due to a gubernatorial veto, California will not be joining its West Coast counterparts in having a statewide commission tasked with addressing the needs of its LGBTQ residents.

Newsom vetoes bill to speed up CA licenses for doctors of trans patients

Newsom vetoes bill to speed up CA licenses for doctors of trans patients

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Sep 28, 2024

Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed legislation to expedite the licensing of doctors who treat transgender patients.

Political Notes: Community celebrates site for new SF LGBTQ history museum

Political Notes: Community celebrates site for new SF LGBTQ history museum

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Sep 27, 2024

While enrolled in the UC Berkeley School of Law in the early 1990s, Roger Doughty spent countless hours studying at Cafe Flore, a beloved restaurant and gathering space at the corner of Noe and Market streets in San Francisco's LGBTQ Castro district.

For 2nd year in a row, Newsom vetoes condoms in schools bill

For 2nd year in a row, Newsom vetoes condoms in schools bill

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Sep 26, 2024

With the state facing a record budget deficit last year, Governor Gavin Newsom had vetoed legislation to expand public high school students' access to condoms due to its estimated $4 million price tag.

Out in the World: Trans model's killing in Georgia and passage of anti-LGBTQ law spurs international backlash

Out in the World: Trans model's killing in Georgia and passage of anti-LGBTQ law spurs international backlash

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Sep 26, 2024

The brutal killing of popular Georgian transgender model Kesaria Abramidze was exactly what European Union, United States officials, and LGBTQ activists feared would happen after a second draconian anti-LGBTQ law was passed this month.

Eduardo Xol, reality TV star and former SF resident, fatally stabbed in Palm Springs

Eduardo Xol, reality TV star and former SF resident, fatally stabbed in Palm Springs

  • by Ed Walsh
  • Sep 26, 2024

Eduardo Xol, a gay man, former San Francisco resident, actor, and reality TV star died September 20, 10 days after being stabbed in Palm Springs.

City to buy Castro shopping center for new LGBTQ history museum

City to buy Castro shopping center for new LGBTQ history museum

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Sep 26, 2024

Ending a two-decades-long search for a suitable site, city officials have landed on a massive two-story shopping center in San Francisco's Castro district as the permanent home for a LGBTQ history museum and archival center.

Editorial: SF supervisor recommendations

Editorial: SF supervisor recommendations

  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Sep 25, 2024

San Francisco voters residing in the odd-numbered supervisorial districts will elect their legislative representatives in November.

Study: Twice-yearly PrEP works for gay men, trans women

Study: Twice-yearly PrEP works for gay men, trans women

  • by Liz Highleyman
  • Sep 25, 2024

Lenacapavir, a twice-yearly injectable antiretroviral, reduced the risk of HIV infection by 96% in a large study of gay and bisexual men and gender diverse people, according to a Gilead Sciences announcement.

Political Notebook: Gilpin-Hayes vies to be 1st out Benicia council member

Political Notebook: Gilpin-Hayes vies to be 1st out Benicia council member

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Sep 25, 2024

In the Solano County city of Benicia, Christina Gilpin-Hayes is vying to become its first known LGBTQ city councilmember.