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Out in the World: Campaign tackles Puerto Rico's LGBTQ violence issues; travel initiative launched

Out in the World: Campaign tackles Puerto Rico's LGBTQ violence issues; travel initiative launched

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Nov 18, 2021

This year marks a new beginning for Puerto Rico's LGBTQ community following the deadliest year for transgender people in the U.S. territory in 2020.

Political Notebook: Castro takes center stage in Assembly race

Political Notebook: Castro takes center stage in Assembly race

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Nov 17, 2021

Signaling the importance of the LGBTQ vote in the special election for San Francisco's open 17th District Assembly seat, two of the top contenders have opened their campaign headquarters in the heart of the city's Castro LGBTQ district.

Transmissions: The darkness before the dawn

Transmissions: The darkness before the dawn

  • by Gwendolyn Ann Smith
  • Nov 17, 2021

For 22 years, transgender people have gathered near the end of November to honor those lost due to anti-transgender violence over the year for the Transgender Day of Remembrance.

News Briefs: TDOR observed in San Mateo County

News Briefs: TDOR observed in San Mateo County

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Nov 17, 2021

The LGBTQ Commission in San Mateo County will hold a virtual event in observance of Transgender Day of Remembrance Friday, November 19, from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

LGBTQ Agenda: Studies look into LGB suicide risk

LGBTQ Agenda: Studies look into LGB suicide risk

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Nov 16, 2021

A National Institute of Mental Health study shows no racial difference in suicidality among gay and bisexual men in the U.S., but did find white lesbian and bisexual women were at higher risk than Black lesbian and bisexual women.

Political Notes: San Francisco agencies focused on women, girls, and nonbinary people announce restructure

Political Notes: San Francisco agencies focused on women, girls, and nonbinary people announce restructure

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Nov 15, 2021

Two San Francisco agencies focused on women, girls, and nonbinary people are restructuring their relationship after nearly 50 years of working together.

Out in the World: Rainbow Railroad says resettlement has started for some LGBTQ Afghans

Out in the World: Rainbow Railroad says resettlement has started for some LGBTQ Afghans

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Nov 12, 2021

Rainbow Railroad announced that the first group of LGBTQ Afghan refugees arrived in the United Kingdom just before Halloween.

Business Briefing: Milk SF cafe honors namesake's legacy

Business Briefing: Milk SF cafe honors namesake's legacy

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Nov 10, 2021

For nearly two decades Steven Satyricon had worked at a local coffeehouse on the edge of San Francisco's LGBTQ Castro district until the COVID-19 pandemic forced it to close its doors in March 2020.

News Briefs: Rohrer to speak at SF Lutheran Church for TDOR

News Briefs: Rohrer to speak at SF Lutheran Church for TDOR

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Nov 10, 2021

Bishop Megan Rohrer of the Sierra Pacific Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, will lead worship and preach at St. Francis Lutheran Church for Transgender Day of Remembrance.

Political Notebook: East Bay school district looks at adopting transgender student policy

Political Notebook: East Bay school district looks at adopting transgender student policy

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Nov 10, 2021

An East Bay school district is the latest to consider adopting a comprehensive policy to protect the rights of its transgender and nonbinary students.

Out in the World: Israel's LGBTQ community reeling from two hard-hitting events

Out in the World: Israel's LGBTQ community reeling from two hard-hitting events

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Nov 10, 2021

Israel's LGBTQ community has been hit with a one-two punch — Atraf, an Israeli gay dating app, was hacked and information on users was leaked, meanwhile sexual misconduct accusations were made against two prominent gay community leaders.

Updated: Jock Talk: Valencia, Spain chosen for 2026 Gay Games

Updated: Jock Talk: Valencia, Spain chosen for 2026 Gay Games

  • by Roger Brigham
  • Nov 9, 2021

Update: Valencia, Spain was selected as the host city for the 2026 Gay Games. Team SF had indicated that was its preferred city.

LGBTQ Agenda: 'Are Bisexuals Just Greedy?' answers tough questions with a smile

LGBTQ Agenda: 'Are Bisexuals Just Greedy?' answers tough questions with a smile

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Nov 9, 2021

Fiona Dawson, a bisexual filmmaker, is coming out with a new illustrated book to address misconceptions about LGBTQ people. "Are Bisexuals Just Greedy? And 20 Other Rather Direct Questions Asked of the LGBTQ+ Community."

Political Notes: Lesbian former Bay Area lawmaker McLeod-Skinner launches 2nd Oregon congressional bid

Political Notes: Lesbian former Bay Area lawmaker McLeod-Skinner launches 2nd Oregon congressional bid

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Nov 8, 2021

A lesbian former Bay Area councilwoman Sunday officially kicked off her second campaign for an Oregon congressional seat. Jamie McLeod-Skinner is one of at least four out candidates running for Congress in 2022 on the West Coast.