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Political Notebook: Takano predicts doubling of LGBTQ caucus in Congress

NATIONAL | May 1, 2024

At the moment there are nine LGBTQ members of the U.S. House of Representatives.

Mahogany tapped to lead SF trans initiatives office

NEWS
by John Ferrannini
May 2, 2024

A trans person who was once passed over by Mayor London Breed for an open supervisor seat will now join her administration as leader of the San Francisco Office of Transgender Initiatives.

Low wins recount in congressional race, will advance to November

NEWS
by Cynthia Laird
May 1, 2024

Gay state Assemblymember Evan Low (D-Cupertino) won the recount vote in the hotly contested 16th Congressional District race by five votes, meaning he will face former San Jose mayor Sam Liccardo (D) in November.

Census bureau plans testing LGBTQ questions on monthly survey

NATIONAL
by Matthew S. Bajko
May 1, 2024

The U.S. Census Bureau intends to test sexual orientation and gender identity questions on its American Community Survey beginning this summer and continuing into next year.

CUAV helps LGBTQ survivors work through tough times

NEWS
by John Ferrannini
May 1, 2024

When Alex's 12-year-old child came to them and said they'd discovered child pornography on their soon-to-be-ex-husband's electronic device, the trans and queer parent didn't know where to turn.

Editorial: Mental health care needed for LGBTQ youth

NEWS
by BAR Editorial Board
May 1, 2024

The Trevor Project released its 2024 National Survey on the Mental Health of LGBTQ+ Young People this week, and it should come as no surprise that queer youth continue to report high rates of mental health challenges.

Group warns of anti-LGBTQ 'Project 2025'

NATIONAL
by J.L. Odom
May 1, 2024

If former President Donald Trump is again elected president in November, far-right extremist groups led by the Heritage Foundation have a transition plan already outlined that critics say will strip rights from people.

News Briefs: Groups launch downtown SF street parties

NEWS
by Cynthia Laird
May 1, 2024

A coalition of organizations is launching Downtown First Thursdays, a free all-ages street party that will take place the first Thursdays of the month from 5 to 10 p.m. It starts May 2 and runs through April 2025, a news release stated.

Guest Opinion: Join me to Drag Out The Vote

NEWS
by Afrika America
May 1, 2024

How did I sashay into this thing called voter advocacy? I'm lucky and proud to say that I have cast a ballot in almost every election I've been eligible to vote in since I turned 18.

Transmissions: A time to breathe

NEWS COLUMNS
by Gwendolyn Ann Smith
May 1, 2024

You really do not need me to tell you how bleak things are right now for the trans community.

Women's center, stepmom remember Banko Brown 1 year after killing

NEWS
by John Ferrannini
May 1, 2024

Colleagues and family are remembering Banko Brown on the one-year anniversary of his death.

LGBTQ nonprofits make the case for Give OUT Day generosity

NEWS
by John Ferrannini
Apr 30, 2024

LGBTQ community nonprofits are making the case for why they are worthy recipients of donations through Horizons Foundation's Give OUT Day, which starts May 1 and wraps up May 30.

Advocates upset SF bond measure omits City Clinic relocation funds

NEWS
by Matthew S. Bajko
Apr 30, 2024

LGBTQ advocates are criticizing the omission in a proposed San Francisco bond measure funds to relocate a public health clinic that has long played a central role in the city's provision of care for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections.

LGBTQ Agenda: Queer help center seeks submissions for inaugural film festival

NATIONAL
by John Ferrannini
Apr 30, 2024

Seeking to offer a resource as well as artistic inspiration, the LGBT National Help Center is currently seeking submissions for its first LGBT Online Coming Out Film Festival.

How Sports is Helping Gay Athletes — And Vice Versa

SPORTS
by Advertising Department -- Sponsored content
Apr 29, 2024

Sports has not always been as positive about the LGBTQ community. That's not to say that there have not been gay athletes, gay fans, or even positive messages and stories coming from the sports world.

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