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Out in the World: LGBTQ protectors most targeted, human rights report says

Out in the World: LGBTQ protectors most targeted, human rights report says

  • by Heather Cassell
  • May 24, 2024

LGBTQ human rights protectors were the most targeted groups of those fighting for equality, according to a new report from Front Line Defenders.

Political Notebook: West Coast LGBTQ US House expansion falters in Oregon

Political Notebook: West Coast LGBTQ US House expansion falters in Oregon

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • May 22, 2024

Seeing all three West Coast states send LGBTQ people to Congress this year hit a wall in Oregon.

Political Notebook: 2nd gay candidate, Wright, seeks SF BART board seat

Political Notebook: 2nd gay candidate, Wright, seeks SF BART board seat

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • May 22, 2024

Widely expected to seek one of San Francisco's seats on the board overseeing the regional transit agency BART, former Harvey Milk LGBTQ Democratic Club Co-President Edward Wright made it official Wednesday.

Political Notes: Ahead of SF event, LPAC endorses Bay Area candidates

Political Notes: Ahead of SF event, LPAC endorses Bay Area candidates

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • May 20, 2024

Ahead of hosting a fundraiser in San Francisco in early June, LPAC has endorsed two more out female Bay Area candidates running in the November 5 election.

Out in the World: South America sees anti-LGBTQ incident in Argentina; Peru declares gender ID mental disorder

Out in the World: South America sees anti-LGBTQ incident in Argentina; Peru declares gender ID mental disorder

  • by Heather Cassell
  • May 17, 2024

South America appears to continue to roll backward as policies, anti-LGBTQ rhetoric, and violence escalate against LGBTQ people.

Political Notebook: In addition to hope, Milk's other mantra was, 'You've gotta vote!'

Political Notebook: In addition to hope, Milk's other mantra was, 'You've gotta vote!'

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • May 15, 2024

Over the decades the late gay San Francisco supervisor Harvey Milk has become well known for his line, "You've gotta give 'em hope." Less famously, Milk's other mantra was, "You've gotta vote!"

News Briefs: Volunteers needed for pink triangle display

News Briefs: Volunteers needed for pink triangle display

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • May 15, 2024

With Pride Month quickly approaching, organizers of the giant pink triangle installation atop Twin Peaks are asking for volunteers to help with many aspects of the project.

Transmissions: Control

Transmissions: Control

  • by Gwendolyn Ann Smith
  • May 15, 2024

Looking at the history of trans care since World War II, one can't help but notice a theme: transgender people gain agency, and then non-transgender people attempt to exert control to stop it.

Political Notes: Gay Tracy councilman Arriola mounts 2nd mayoral bid

Political Notes: Gay Tracy councilman Arriola mounts 2nd mayoral bid

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • May 13, 2024

Four years after falling short in his bid to be his city's mayor, gay Tracy City Councilmember Dan Tavares Arriola is again seeking election as leader of the San Joaquin County town he has called home for the majority of his life.

Out in the World: Bay Area fundraiser for LGBTQ refugee group ORAM features gay Ugandan

Out in the World: Bay Area fundraiser for LGBTQ refugee group ORAM features gay Ugandan

  • by Heather Cassell
  • May 10, 2024

The Organization for Refuge, Asylum, and Migration had a homecoming in the San Francisco Bay Area in an effort to drum up support and talk about its work.

LGBTQ Agenda: Gay congressmember criticizes NY queer bar for canceling Eurovision watch party

LGBTQ Agenda: Gay congressmember criticizes NY queer bar for canceling Eurovision watch party

  • by John Ferrannini
  • May 10, 2024

A gay New York City congressmember criticized a queer bar's decision to cancel a Eurovision watch party as antisemitic.

News Briefs: Porter to headline SF Pride

News Briefs: Porter to headline SF Pride

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • May 8, 2024

Gay award-winning performer Billy Porter will headline the San Francisco Pride celebration and be the celebrity grand marshal in the parade, officials have announced.

Business Briefing: Cookie baker, screen printer set up shop in SF

Business Briefing: Cookie baker, screen printer set up shop in SF

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • May 8, 2024

From his apartment north of Golden Gate Park, Brennan Bowen has been baking up batches of chocolate chip cookies for his private classes about the history of the famed American treat.

LGBTQ Agenda: Under deadline, Biden administration issues new health, foster care, sex harassment rules

LGBTQ Agenda: Under deadline, Biden administration issues new health, foster care, sex harassment rules

  • by John Ferrannini
  • May 7, 2024

LGBTQ groups are applauding new rules from the Biden administration on health care, foster care, and workplace harassment.