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Political Notes: LGBTQ groups push federal body on SOGI data

Political Notes: LGBTQ groups push federal body on SOGI data

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • May 24, 2021

LGBTQ advocates are pushing a federal agency to include the collection of sexual orientation and gender identity among patients' health records when it releases an update this summer.

Political Notebook: In B.A.R. columns Milk had unabashedly strong opinions

Political Notebook: In B.A.R. columns Milk had unabashedly strong opinions

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • May 19, 2021

Over his four-year run as a political columnist for the Bay Area Reporter, Harvey Milk unabashedly took on local, state, and national politicians and San Francisco special interest groups.

News Briefs: Events in California will mark Harvey Milk Day

News Briefs: Events in California will mark Harvey Milk Day

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • May 19, 2021

After holding a virtual event last year due to the COVID pandemic, San Francisco LGBTQ leaders are once again hosting an in-person celebration to mark Harvey Milk Day this year.

Transmissions: A few words about Caitlyn Jenner

Transmissions: A few words about Caitlyn Jenner

  • by Gwendolyn Ann Smith
  • May 19, 2021

I really don't want to talk about Caitlyn Jenner. Rather, I find myself in the unenviable position of having to write about Jenner. As a transgender writer in 2021, it is largely unavoidable, and as such, I am resigned to this fate.

Out in the World: Lithuanians protest ahead of civil partnership bill

Out in the World: Lithuanians protest ahead of civil partnership bill

  • by Heather Cassell
  • May 19, 2021

Thousands of protesters turned out to demonstrate against a proposed same-sex civil partnerships bill that members of Lithuania's Parliament are anticipated to debate next month.

LGBTQ Agenda: Amicus briefs urge circuit court to reconsider anti-trans classroom ruling

LGBTQ Agenda: Amicus briefs urge circuit court to reconsider anti-trans classroom ruling

  • by John Ferrannini
  • May 18, 2021

Medical professionals and others are urging the entire 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to reconsider a panel's decision that a university professor can misgender trans students.

Political Notes: San Francisco and Cork, Ireland to fly twinned Progress flags for international LGBTQ day

Political Notes: San Francisco and Cork, Ireland to fly twinned Progress flags for international LGBTQ day

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • May 14, 2021

San Francisco and Cork, Ireland officials will raise twinned versions of the Progress pride flag at their city halls this Sunday, May 16, in observance of an international day that raises awareness about LGBTQ issues.

Political Notebook: San Francisco LGBTQ advisory group begins to take shape

Political Notebook: San Francisco LGBTQ advisory group begins to take shape

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • May 12, 2021

The reconstituted LGBTQI+ Advisory Committee for the San Francisco Human Rights Commission is beginning to take shape, with the oversight body set to recommend applicants for all but one of the 25 committee members at its May 13 meeting.

Business Briefing: Queer co-owned coworking space opens in downtown SF

Business Briefing: Queer co-owned coworking space opens in downtown SF

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • May 12, 2021

A new queer and female co-owned coworking space has opened its doors in downtown San Francisco just as the city begins to reopen due to declining rates of COVID cases and deaths.

News Briefs: Pink triangle will be lighted for Pride Month

News Briefs: Pink triangle will be lighted for Pride Month

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • May 12, 2021

Preparations are underway for this year's 26th pink triangle installation, which will see it lighted at nighttime atop Twin Peaks for Pride Month in June.

Out in the World: Ugandan LGBTQ activists respond to government attempts to further criminalize homosexuality

Out in the World: Ugandan LGBTQ activists respond to government attempts to further criminalize homosexuality

  • by Heather Cassell
  • May 12, 2021

LGBTQ Ugandan activists are mobilizing against the Sexual Offenses Bill 2019 before Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni signs it into law.

LGBTQ Agenda: HHS to no longer allow anti-trans discrimination in health care, reversing Trump-era decision

LGBTQ Agenda: HHS to no longer allow anti-trans discrimination in health care, reversing Trump-era decision

  • by John Ferrannini
  • May 10, 2021

The Biden administration on Monday reversed a Trump-era decision to allow health care providers to discriminate against LGBTQ people.

Political Notes: Bay Area cities set to fly various Pride flags in June

Political Notes: Bay Area cities set to fly various Pride flags in June

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • May 10, 2021

Not only are more Bay Area cities than ever expected to raise the Pride flag this June, a number are eschewing the traditional version of the LGBTQ symbol for flags with more inclusive designs.

News Briefs: OFC celebrates 25 years with virtual gala

News Briefs: OFC celebrates 25 years with virtual gala

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • May 5, 2021

Our Family Coalition will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a virtual gala honoring its past and embracing its future.