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Out in the World: The Pansy Project brings healing to sites of hate crimes

Out in the World: The Pansy Project brings healing to sites of hate crimes

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Dec 2, 2022

Homophobia is on a deadly rise in recent years as hate crimes against LGBTQ people increase around the world.

Transmissions: No more

Transmissions: No more

  • by Gwendolyn Ann Smith
  • Nov 30, 2022

It was late in the evening of November 19 at Club Q, an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Political Notebook: Eggman to chair historic CA LGBTQ caucus

Political Notebook: Eggman to chair historic CA LGBTQ caucus

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Nov 30, 2022

When lesbian state Senator Susan Talamantes Eggman (D-Stockton) assumes leadership of the affinity group for California LGBTQ legislators in January, she will preside over the largest caucus of out lawmakers since it was formed in 2002.

News Briefs: AGUILAS, SF center to unveil Pulse memorial

News Briefs: AGUILAS, SF center to unveil Pulse memorial

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Nov 30, 2022

It's been a long time coming but the San Francisco LGBT Community Center and AGUILAS El Ambiente, one of the agencies that has its offices in the building, will unveil the "Aegis" sculpture to commemorate the 49 victims of the Pulse nightclub tragedy.

Political Notebook: At San Francisco Friendsgiving event, attendees give thanks

Political Notebook: At San Francisco Friendsgiving event, attendees give thanks

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Nov 22, 2022

At a drag-themed Friendsgiving co-hosted by 21Seeds Tequila and famed San Francisco drag personality Juanita MORE!, attendees gave thanks for the past year and the outcome of the midterm elections.

News Briefs: Castro holiday tree lighting coming up

News Briefs: Castro holiday tree lighting coming up

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Nov 22, 2022

The Castro Merchants Association will hold its holiday tree lighting ceremony Monday, November 28, at 6 p.m. at Castro and 18th streets, in front of the Bank of America building.

Transmissions: After the election, a glimmer of hope

Transmissions: After the election, a glimmer of hope

  • by Gwendolyn Ann Smith
  • Nov 18, 2022

It wasn't intentional for the Transgender Day of Remembrance to fall so close to Election Day and its aftermath, but they have certainly grown in importance to each other over the years.

Out in the World: Qatar's human rights record casts a dark cloud over the World Cup tournament

Out in the World: Qatar's human rights record casts a dark cloud over the World Cup tournament

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Nov 17, 2022

Qatar isn't getting the attention that it wanted by hosting the men's world soccer championship in the small Middle Eastern country, as its dismal human rights record and homophobia have been on full display.

News Briefs: Bay Area TDOR events announced

News Briefs: Bay Area TDOR events announced

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Nov 16, 2022

Communities across the Bay Area will observe the annual Transgender Day of Remembrance this week. This year will also mark the first time that Governor Gavin Newsom will issue a declaration.

Political Notebook: Out candidates trail in marquee Bay Area races

Political Notebook: Out candidates trail in marquee Bay Area races

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Nov 16, 2022

Around the Bay Area LGBTQ candidates in a number of marquee November 8 general election races continue to fall short in their bids.

LGBTQ Agenda: Webinar looks at supporting tobacco-free LGBTQ communities

LGBTQ Agenda: Webinar looks at supporting tobacco-free LGBTQ communities

  • by Eric Burkett
  • Nov 15, 2022

With the growth in acceptance of LGBTQ people came a curious byproduct: increased attention and marketing.

Political Notes: Out California justices win retention races

Political Notes: Out California justices win retention races

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Nov 14, 2022

Voters retained the four out California justices on the November 8 general election ballot in races that were largely overlooked by the media.

News Briefs: Toy drives starting in San Francisco

News Briefs: Toy drives starting in San Francisco

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Nov 9, 2022

Toy drives to help children this holiday season have started or will soon begin in San Francisco.

Political Notes: LGBTQ candidates host election parties

Political Notes: LGBTQ candidates host election parties

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Nov 7, 2022

Two years ago election night was a muted affair for most candidates due to the raging COVID pandemic. Not this year.