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LGBTQ Agenda: Federal lawsuit seeks to restore LGBTQ, Native American data collection for foster youth

LGBTQ Agenda: Federal lawsuit seeks to restore LGBTQ, Native American data collection for foster youth

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Aug 28, 2020

Two federally-recognized Native American tribes joined five other plaintiffs in filing a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration August 27 due to what they say is an illegal change in foster care reporting requirements.

Transmissions: Cracking eggs

Transmissions: Cracking eggs

  • by Gwendolyn Ann Smith
  • Aug 26, 2020

Every so often, I like to step back a bit, and discuss some of the bare basics of being trans.

LGBTQ Agenda: Federal court rules against dual anti-trans laws in Idaho

LGBTQ Agenda: Federal court rules against dual anti-trans laws in Idaho

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Aug 20, 2020

A federal district court in Idaho ruled against an effort to make it illegal for transgender people in the state to change the gender marker on their birth certificates.

Brennaman suspended over on-air gay slur during MLB broadcast

Brennaman suspended over on-air gay slur during MLB broadcast

  • by Roger Brigham
  • Aug 20, 2020

The Cincinnati Reds suspended longtime broadcaster Thom Brennaman after he used an anti-gay slur on the air Wednesday (August 19).

Political Notes: Pelosi secures nod of progressive SF LGBTQ Dem club

Political Notes: Pelosi secures nod of progressive SF LGBTQ Dem club

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Aug 19, 2020

After sitting out the March primary race for San Francisco's 12th House District, the progressive Harvey Milk LGBTQ Democratic Club has endorsed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-San Francisco) in the November 3 general election.

LGBTQ groups respond with aid for Beirut's queer community

LGBTQ groups respond with aid for Beirut's queer community

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Aug 19, 2020

International LGBTQ organizations and expat queer Lebanese people are raising thousands of dollars to help Beirut's queer community hard hit by the explosion at the city's port earlier this month.

LGBTQ Agenda: Hearing on trans wellness bill moved to Thursday

LGBTQ Agenda: Hearing on trans wellness bill moved to Thursday

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Aug 17, 2020

A bill that would create a Transgender Wellness and Equity Fund to provide health grants to trans-led organizations and hospitals that passed the state Assembly has been given new life by a Senate health committee vote to move it forward.

Political Notes: Among major West Coast cities, SF and LA lag on census response

Political Notes: Among major West Coast cities, SF and LA lag on census response

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Aug 14, 2020

Among major West Coast cities, only Los Angeles has a worse response rate on the 2020 census than San Francisco.

News Briefs: Pandemic cancels in-person Castro fair

News Briefs: Pandemic cancels in-person Castro fair

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Aug 12, 2020

The Castro Street Fair will not take place in person this year due to COVID-19, according to remarks made by Fred Lopez, a member of the fair's board of directors, at an August 6 virtual meeting of the Castro Merchants association.

Transmissions: Within 'The Matrix'

Transmissions: Within 'The Matrix'

  • by Gwendolyn Ann Smith
  • Aug 12, 2020

There really wasn't a lot out there that was aimed at me when I was a young, closeted trans kid growing up in the suburbs.

LGBTQ Agenda: Queer STEM group offers trans fellowship, commits to anti-racism statement

LGBTQ Agenda: Queer STEM group offers trans fellowship, commits to anti-racism statement

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Aug 10, 2020

The National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals is offering a fellowship award for development of transgender, intersex, and nonbinary professionals in STEM fields.

Political Notes: SF D7 supervisor debate highlights candidates' differences

Political Notes: SF D7 supervisor debate highlights candidates' differences

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Aug 7, 2020

A debate with five candidates seeking to be San Francisco's next District 7 supervisor highlighted the various policy differences — and a few agreements — between the quintet of contenders for the open seat.

News Briefs: NCLR receives $3M grant from philanthropist

News Briefs: NCLR receives $3M grant from philanthropist

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Aug 5, 2020

The National Center for Lesbian Rights announced that it has received a $3 million major gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.

Ex-San Salvador cops sentenced in murder of trans woman

Ex-San Salvador cops sentenced in murder of trans woman

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Aug 5, 2020

In a landmark case, three former San Salvador police officers were sentenced last month for the murder of a transgender woman.