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Longtime Glide leader the Reverend Cecil Williams dies

NEWS | April 22, 2024

The Reverend Cecil Williams, who remade Glide Memorial Church into a powerhouse for social justice, died Monday, April 22, according to San Francisco Mayor London Breed's office.

Castro Theatre blade gets makeover

NEWS
by BAR staff
Apr 23, 2024

Another Planet Entertainment has begun renovation of the neon blade and marquee for the Castro Theatre

CA judge agrees with Bonta that ballot measure attacks rights of transgender youth

NEWS
by John Ferrannini
Apr 23, 2024

A judge has sided with the state of California in the matter of a conservative group that sued over the title and summary Attorney General Rob Bonta assigned to its ballot measure that would strip rights from transgender minors.

LGBTQ Agenda: Former police officer accused in Mississippi homicide of ex-boyfriend

CRIME
by John Ferrannini
Apr 23, 2024

A Mississippi man is in custody after being arrested on charges he killed his ex-boyfriend.

Comcast fellows announced for LGBTQ, Black publications

NEWS
by Cynthia Laird
Apr 22, 2024

News is Out and Word In Black together announced the 16 fellows selected for The Digital Equity Local Voices Lab, a new initiative powered by Comcast NBCUniversal to place journalists at 16 Black and LGBTQ+ serving news publications across the country.

Public chimes in on Sacramento LGBTQ history efforts

NEWS
by John Ferrannini
Apr 19, 2024

While some community members were a little skeptical about the prospect of an LGBTQ historic district in Sacramento, many expressed their desire to see the role queer people played in the River City's past be told.

Biden administration finalizes protections for LGBTQ students

NEWS
by Christopher Kane, Washington Blade
Apr 19, 2024

National LGBTQ organizations praised the Biden administration Friday after the U.S. Department of Education issued its final rule that revises Title IX, a federal civil rights law, and addresses trans students.

Political Notes: Queer UC Berkeley student activist Lunaparra wins City Council seat

NEWS
by Matthew S. Bajko
Apr 19, 2024

UC Berkeley senior Cecilia Lunaparra won the special April 16 election for the vacant District 7 seat on the Berkeley City Council.

Civil rights groups speak out on California same-sex wedding cake case

NEWS
by John Ferrannini
Apr 17, 2024

A Bay Area legal group was one of several organizations that filed amicus briefs in support of the state's appeal of a lower court decision that a Bakersfield bakery has a right not to sell a wedding cake to a same-sex couple.

Out in the World: Anti-LGBTQ bills, laws are spreading around the world

NEWS
by Heather Cassell
Apr 17, 2024

Anti-LGBTQ bills and new laws are spreading around the world, including in several African nations and the former Soviet republic of Belarus.

Business Briefing: Couple crafts kink lifestyle for clients

BUSINESS
by Matthew S. Bajko
Apr 17, 2024

Mel Andre long had worked in the building trade, serving as a contractor in their professional capacity.

With book, CBS reporter Vigliotti recounts covering a warming planet

NATIONAL
by Matthew S. Bajko
Apr 17, 2024

In 2018, Jonathan Vigliotti was working as a foreign correspondent based out of CBS News' London bureau. To say it was a coveted journalism job would be an understatement.

Beat generation's Jane 'Jae' Whitaker dies

NEWS
by Cynthia Laird
Apr 17, 2024

Jane Ethel "Jae" Whitaker, a Black lesbian who experienced San Francisco at the height of the Beat generation, died March 27. She was 86.

Guest Opinion: Nature's way

NEWS
by Jonathan Vigliotti
Apr 17, 2024

In Northern California, a month's worth of rain poured on a burn scar in a single day.

News Briefs: Soccer and cider team up for Earth Day

NEWS
by Cynthia Laird
Apr 17, 2024

The Oakland Roots Sports Club, a professional soccer team in the East Bay city, has announced a partnership with the local queer-owned Sincere Cider company timed with Earth Day, which is formally observed Monday, April 22, but celebrated all month.

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Longtime Glide leader the Reverend Cecil Williams dies

Castro Theatre blade gets makeover

CA judge agrees with Bonta that ballot measure attacks rights of transgender youth

LGBTQ Agenda: Former police officer accused in Mississippi homicide of ex-boyfriend

Comcast fellows announced for LGBTQ, Black publications

Public chimes in on Sacramento LGBTQ history efforts

Biden administration finalizes protections for LGBTQ students

Political Notes: Queer UC Berkeley student activist Lunaparra wins City Council seat

Civil rights groups speak out on California same-sex wedding cake case

Out in the World: Anti-LGBTQ bills, laws are spreading around the world

Business Briefing: Couple crafts kink lifestyle for clients

With book, CBS reporter Vigliotti recounts covering a warming planet

Beat generation's Jane 'Jae' Whitaker dies

Guest Opinion: Nature's way

News Briefs: Soccer and cider team up for Earth Day

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