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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.

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.

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.

Political Notebook: Amid Orange County LGBTQ backlash, House candidate Min remains an advocate

Political Notebook: Amid Orange County LGBTQ backlash, House candidate Min remains an advocate

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Sep 27, 2023

California state Senator Dave Min (D-Irvine) has faced a grueling political year throughout 2023 as he runs for a U.S. House seat in the heart of Orange County.

News Briefs: Foreman to take the helm at SF AIDS legal nonprofit

News Briefs: Foreman to take the helm at SF AIDS legal nonprofit

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Sep 27, 2023

The nonprofit AIDS Legal Referral Panel board has named Matt Foreman, a nationally recognized LGBTQ leader, to be its next executive director.

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.

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.

Political Notebook: Skyforest resident aims to be 1st gay San Bernardino supervisor

Political Notebook: Skyforest resident aims to be 1st gay San Bernardino supervisor

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Sep 20, 2023

A resident in the mountain enclave of Skyforest is aiming to be the first gay supervisor in San Bernardino County.

News Briefs: Shanti, SFAF partner to screen 'Milk'

News Briefs: Shanti, SFAF partner to screen 'Milk'

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Sep 20, 2023

The Shanti Project and the San Francisco AIDS Foundation are partnering to screen "Milk" in celebration of the film's 15th anniversary.

Transmissions: Very personal questions

Transmissions: Very personal questions

  • by Gwendolyn Ann Smith
  • Sep 20, 2023

My partner was usually by my side when I was in the long process of coming out to our friends and family.

LGBTQ Agenda: Parents of trans kids object to internet regulation bill

LGBTQ Agenda: Parents of trans kids object to internet regulation bill

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Sep 19, 2023

Over 100 parents of transgender kids have signed an open letter asking Congress to kill the proposed Kids Online Safety Act, which they claim is a threat to freedom of speech on the internet.

Out in the World: Kenya court ruling in favor of LGBTQ group sparks anti-queer demonstrations

Out in the World: Kenya court ruling in favor of LGBTQ group sparks anti-queer demonstrations

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Sep 15, 2023

Religious leaders and members of parliament are protesting a ruling by Kenya's Supreme Court that dismissed a challenge to its earlier decision this year upholding LGBTQ organizations' right to register with the government.

Political Notes: CA LGBTQ youth, health data bills hit Newsom's desk

Political Notes: CA LGBTQ youth, health data bills hit Newsom's desk

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Sep 15, 2023

An additional batch of LGBTQ-related bills have survived this year's legislative session and now await a decision by Governor Gavin Newsom on if they will be enacted.