Politics

Tempers flare over Milk club E. Bay endorsements

Tempers flare over Milk club E. Bay endorsements

  • POLITICS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Sep 19, 2018

By endorsing in a number of Alameda County races last week, the Harvey Milk LGBTQ Democratic Club was met with condemnation from East Bay Democratic leaders.

Leno rules out 2019 mayoral run

Leno rules out 2019 mayoral run

  • POLITICS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Sep 19, 2018

Despite losing the special mayoral election in June by 1.1 percentage points to London Breed, gay former state senator Mark Leno has ruled out challenging her in 2019 when she seeks a full, four-year term.

Political Notebook: Bay Area LGBT Dems aim to flip the House in November

Political Notebook: Bay Area LGBT Dems aim to flip the House in November

  • POLITICS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Sep 19, 2018

David Campos has often spoken about coming to the United States from Guatemala as an undocumented immigrant at the age of 14. He went on to become a citizen, graduate from Stanford then Harvard Law School, and serve on the San Francisco Board of Superviso

LGBT groups call for delay in Kavanaugh vote

LGBT groups call for delay in Kavanaugh vote

LGBT groups have been among those calling for the Senate Judiciary Committee to delay its vote on the confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court.

SF Milk club rescinds Ma endorsement

SF Milk club rescinds Ma endorsement

  • POLITICS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Sep 19, 2018

At its meeting Tuesday night the Harvey Milk LGBTQ Democratic Club rescinded its endorsement of Fiona Ma in her bid this November for state treasurer.

 Online Extra: Political Notes: East Bay LGBT Dems back Oakland mayor, fail to endorse in Assembly race

Online Extra: Political Notes: East Bay LGBT Dems back Oakland mayor, fail to endorse in Assembly race

  • POLITICS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Sep 17, 2018

East Bay LGBT Dems endorse Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf but remain split over Assembly race with lesbian candidate Jovanka Beckles.

Out candidates vie for Berkeley City Council

Out candidates vie for Berkeley City Council

There are five out LGBT candidates in the race for seats on the Berkeley City Council.

Siblings' struggles drive SF Supe Stefani

Siblings' struggles drive SF Supe Stefani

  • POLITICS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Sep 12, 2018

The personal has proved to be political for San Francisco Supervisor Catherine Stefani since being appointed in January as the representative for Cow Hollow, the Marina, Russian Hill, and Pacific Heights.

Political Notebook: Milk club backs gay Fremont council candidate

Political Notebook: Milk club backs gay Fremont council candidate

  • POLITICS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Sep 12, 2018

A gay law clerk running for Fremont City Council against a school board member who opposed the teaching of LGBT-inclusive sex education has picked up the support of the Harvey Milk LGBTQ Democratic Club.

Kavanaugh mostly mum on LGBT rights at hearing

Kavanaugh mostly mum on LGBT rights at hearing

It was the third day of a four-day confirmation hearing for federal Judge Brett Kavanaugh to join the U.S. Supreme Court before a senator really pressed hard for him to account for his commitment to equal rights for LGBT people.

 Online Extra: Political Notes: Lesbian retired lawyer seeks New Mexico state office

Online Extra: Political Notes: Lesbian retired lawyer seeks New Mexico state office

  • POLITICS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Sep 10, 2018

Lesbian Democratic Party official is seeking a rural New Mexico statehouse seat.

Out candidates seek Oakland council seats

Out candidates seek Oakland council seats

  • POLITICS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Sep 5, 2018

A trio of out candidates is seeking election in November to seats on the Oakland City Council, including a pair of political newcomers inspired to run for office following the election of President Donald Trump two years ago.

Political Notebook: EQCA endorses East Bay candidates

Political Notebook: EQCA endorses East Bay candidates

  • POLITICS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Sep 5, 2018

The state's main LGBT advocacy group has endorsed two out candidates running in the East Bay this November, as well as a queer woman running to represent San Francisco on the board that oversees the regional BART transit agency.

Chaos surrounds Kavanaugh at confirmation hearing

Chaos surrounds Kavanaugh at confirmation hearing

U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh had a look of feigned nonchalance on his face as the first protester yelled out during the second day of his confirmation hearing.