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Out in the World: Biden calls out anti-gay nations in UN address

Out in the World: Biden calls out anti-gay nations in UN address

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Sep 29, 2021

President Joe Biden called out anti-LGBTQ nations as he laid out the United States' vision for the future at the United Nations General Assembly. His remarks drew some anger and criticism.

Political Notebook: SF supes panel advances code update to collect LGBTQ city hiring data

Political Notebook: SF supes panel advances code update to collect LGBTQ city hiring data

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Sep 27, 2021

A San Francisco supervisors' panel has advanced a code update that will allow for tracking how many LGBTQ people are employed by, and are applying for, city and county jobs.

Political Notes: Gay CA insurance czar Lara marshals Democrat, LGBTQ support in reelection race

Political Notes: Gay CA insurance czar Lara marshals Democrat, LGBTQ support in reelection race

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Sep 27, 2021

A day after Assemblyman Marc Levine (D-Greenbrae) announced his 2022 candidacy for California insurance commissioner, gay incumbent Ricardo Lara rolled out endorsements from a vast array of fellow Democratic elected officials and LGBTQ leaders.

Out in the World: Hungarian diplomats' SF City Hall appearance draws ire

Out in the World: Hungarian diplomats' SF City Hall appearance draws ire

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Sep 22, 2021

The recent appearance of Hungarian diplomats at a San Francisco City Hall gathering has been criticized by Hungarian Americans and LGBTQ leaders, and has resulted in Mayor London Breed vowing to tighten up vetting for future events.

Jock Talk: Behind the decision to postpone Gay Games XI

Jock Talk: Behind the decision to postpone Gay Games XI

  • by Roger Brigham
  • Sep 22, 2021

The decision last week by organizers of Gay Games XI in Hong Kong to postpone the event for one year until November 2023 seemingly materialized at the last moment without warning.

Political Notebook: Gay East Bay Assembly candidate Esteen picks up early support

Political Notebook: Gay East Bay Assembly candidate Esteen picks up early support

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Sep 22, 2021

First-time political candidate Jennifer Esteen has been scooping up early endorsements from around the Bay Area for her 2022 bid for Alameda County's 20th Assembly District seat, currently held by Assemblyman Bill Quirk (D-Hayward).

Transmissions: Our history reveals our truth

Transmissions: Our history reveals our truth

  • by Gwendolyn Ann Smith
  • Sep 22, 2021

There are many who seem shocked with the rapidity that some transgender and nonbinary people will transition.

News Briefs: Horizons releases more COVID grant funds to LGBTQ nonprofits

News Briefs: Horizons releases more COVID grant funds to LGBTQ nonprofits

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Sep 22, 2021

Horizons Foundation has announced 18 Bay Area LGBTQ nonprofits were recipients of a total $250,000 in grants from the foundation's LGBTQ Resilience and Recovery Fund.

LGBTQ Agenda: New Gay Liberation Front criticized for stances on trans rights

LGBTQ Agenda: New Gay Liberation Front criticized for stances on trans rights

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Sep 21, 2021

The New Gay Liberation Front group is not the same as the old historic group that formed after Stonewall — it's being criticized for pitting some segments of the LGBTQ community against others.

Political Notes: Repeal of DADT hits 10-year milestone

Political Notes: Repeal of DADT hits 10-year milestone

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Sep 20, 2021

Ten years ago Monday (September 20), the U.S. military's homophobic "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy was ended, ushering in a decade of open military service for LGBTQ enlistees and officers.

News Briefs: LGBTQ family group plans cookout, town hall

News Briefs: LGBTQ family group plans cookout, town hall

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Sep 15, 2021

Our Family Coalition, the Bay Area-based organization for LGBTQ families and their children, will have a town hall and cookout at scenic Baker Beach in San Francisco Sunday, September 26, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Out in the World: Groups pressure Biden administration to protect LGBTQ Afghans

Out in the World: Groups pressure Biden administration to protect LGBTQ Afghans

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Sep 15, 2021

Six global LGBTQ organizations are calling upon President Joe Biden to protect, evacuate, and resettle vulnerable groups, including LGBTQ Afghans, left behind in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.

Political Notebook: Launch date set for Milk naval ship

Political Notebook: Launch date set for Milk naval ship

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Sep 15, 2021

With the Biden administration once again voicing support for LGBTQ rights on the global stage, the U.S. government will soon have a floating soapbox to project its pro-equality stance in ports around the world.

Jock Talk: 2022 Gay Games postponed due to COVID pandemic

Jock Talk: 2022 Gay Games postponed due to COVID pandemic

  • by Roger Brigham
  • Sep 15, 2021

Gay Games organizers announced late Tuesday evening the event would be postponed one year for the first time in its 40-year history.