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Business Briefing: SF electrologist caters to trans clients

Business Briefing: SF electrologist caters to trans clients

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Oct 12, 2022

The demand for electrologists who offer transgender-affirming care in San Francisco is such that within months of Melanie Ampon opening Hearten Electrolysis in June, she had compiled a waiting list of more than 40 prospective clients.

Political Notebook: Due to redistricting, CA LGBTQ caucus chair Low bunks with dad

Political Notebook: Due to redistricting, CA LGBTQ caucus chair Low bunks with dad

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Oct 12, 2022

Late last year South Bay gay Assemblymember Evan Low (D-Campbell) found himself a political nomad.

LGBTQ Agenda: Suit against Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' law dismissed on technicality

LGBTQ Agenda: Suit against Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' law dismissed on technicality

  • by Eric Burkett
  • Oct 11, 2022

Florida's "Don't Say Gay" law continues to stand after a federal judge dismissed a suit against it on technical grounds.

Political Notes: Queer Washington state senator with SF ties seeks 2nd term

Political Notes: Queer Washington state senator with SF ties seeks 2nd term

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Oct 10, 2022

A queer Washington state senator with San Francisco ties was recently back in the Bay Area to connect with family and friends, tour an airport renewable energy facility, and raise campaign funds as she seeks a second term on the November 8 ballot.

News Briefs: Transgender Law Center to mark 20th year with virtual party

News Briefs: Transgender Law Center to mark 20th year with virtual party

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Oct 5, 2022

The Transgender Law Center will mark its 20th anniversary with a virtual party Thursday, October 13, starting at 5 p.m.

Political Notebook: Despite vetoing 2 LGBTQ bills, Newsom garners praise

Political Notebook: Despite vetoing 2 LGBTQ bills, Newsom garners praise

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Oct 5, 2022

Despite vetoing two LGBTQ bills this legislative session, California Governor Gavin Newsom is garnering praise from LGBTQ groups for signing into law 17 other pieces of legislation expanding rights for LGBTQ individuals.

Transmissions: Gwen Araujo and the steady trickle of anti-trans violence

Transmissions: Gwen Araujo and the steady trickle of anti-trans violence

  • by Gwendolyn Ann Smith
  • Oct 4, 2022

Around 20 years ago, somewhere in the middle of October 2002, I was talking with another trans activist friend of mine.

LGBTQ Agenda: Pentagon office finds fears of gay service were unfounded, report says

LGBTQ Agenda: Pentagon office finds fears of gay service were unfounded, report says

  • by Eric Burkett
  • Oct 4, 2022

A report by a top military research office concludes that fears of LGBTQ service in the military were unfounded.

Political Notes: CA LGBTQ candidates among Victory Fund's record endorsees

Political Notes: CA LGBTQ candidates among Victory Fund's record endorsees

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Oct 3, 2022

A national group that helps to elect LGBTQ people to public office across the country has now endorsed a record number of out candidates running in the 2022 midterms.

Out in the World: Cubans say 'yes' to marriage equality in historic election

Out in the World: Cubans say 'yes' to marriage equality in historic election

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Sep 30, 2022

Days before Hurricane Ian ripped through Cuba and caused major damage September 27, voters there approved same-sex marriage in a sweeping family code referendum that will also allow LGBTQ couples to adopt.

News Briefs: AIDS grove releases short doc on Blacks and HIV

News Briefs: AIDS grove releases short doc on Blacks and HIV

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Sep 28, 2022

The National AIDS Memorial Grove has released its latest mini-documentary, "The Black Community and AIDS," the seventh film in its oral history project.

Political Notebook: SF supervisor candidates eye downtown offices for housing

Political Notebook: SF supervisor candidates eye downtown offices for housing

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Sep 28, 2022

With San Francisco required by the state to produce 82,000 units of housing over the next eight years, it remains to be seen how city leaders will be able to meet that obligation.

LGBTQ Agenda: Trans voters risk disenfranchisement in midterm elections, report says

LGBTQ Agenda: Trans voters risk disenfranchisement in midterm elections, report says

  • by Eric Burkett
  • Sep 27, 2022

The battle over voting rights in the United States has been a long and contentious one, with proponents of tighter regulations — typically Republicans — arguing that increasing identification requirements helps to ensure more secure, fraud-free elections.

Political Notes: Long Island House race pits gay Dem vs. gay Trumper

Political Notes: Long Island House race pits gay Dem vs. gay Trumper

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Sep 26, 2022

A gay Democrat is running against a gay Trump-supporting Republican for a Long Island congressional seat.