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CA LGBT inmates detail life behind bars
LGBT inmates in the California prison system allege a culture of sexual abuse, discrimination, and, for some, violence.
Online Extra: LGBTQ Update: Local school seeks funds on Give OUT Day
North Bay school seeks funds for its welcoming program; LA band releases coming out video.
Former Maitri ED back at the helm
Michael Smithwick, the former executive director of Maitri Compassionate Care, has stepped back into the role on an interim basis following the departure of Anne Gimbel, the agency's first female leader.
Trans anti-violence group ramps up with city grant
In the aftermath of the slaying of Taja Gabrielle de Jesus, a transgender woman, just over four years ago in San Francisco, a coalition established in her honor has received a city grant to help fight against trans violence.
Online Extra: LGBTQ Update: Louisville Ballet gets homophobic message before new show debuts
Louisville Ballet receives anti-gay comments about its new performance; Gender Spectrum releases sex ed guide for educators.
Jury finds Rickleffs guilty in SF gay stylist's death
A San Francisco jury has found defendant James Rickleffs guilty of first-degree murder in the death of gay hairstylist Steven "Eriq" Escalon, whom he had met at a gay bar in the city's Castro district in June 2012.
Open Hand names new CEO
A straight ally will soon become the new chief executive officer of Project Open Hand, a nonprofit that provides nutritious meals to critically ill people and seniors.
Gay man claims bias at SJ Mexican Consulate
A gay man claims he was discriminated against at the Mexican Consulate in San Jose when a clerk refused to change his passport to reflect his married name.
Online Extra: LGBTQ Update: National trans march postponed due to lack of donations
National trans march postponed; Virginia school board declines to revise its trans bathroom ban; American Bar Association issues formal guidance for judges performing same-sex marriages.
Gay stylist was a partier, Rickleffs' defense says
A defense attorney painted a different picture of gay stylist Steven "Eriq" Escalon, saying he was a partier, when it began to call witnesses in the murder trial of James Rickleffs, which entered its fourth week in San Francisco Superior Court.
Gay man alleges harassment by SF gym owner
A gay man claims his landlord, an owner of Fitness SF, is using a restraining order as a way to eventually evict him from his home.
Appel, Bernstein moved to rehab and healing
After being hit by a car over a month ago, Judy Appel, president of the Berkeley school board, and her wife, attorney Alison Bernstein, have both been moved into rehab from the intensive care unit at Highland Hospital.
Video of defendant in gay stylist's death reveals details
In what prosecutors are calling a confession, James Rickleffs admitted to tying up Steven "Eriq" Escalon, stealing items from his home, and leaving him bound and gagged in a two and a half hour video interrogation shown to the jury this week.
Online Extra: LGBTQ Update: Trans immigrant released from detention
Transgender immigrant released from federal detention; study finds younger same-sex couples want children; Christian group wins legal fight against gay member.
Roommate of gay stylist testifies at murder trial
When Ryan Hohn came home to his Diamond Heights apartment after work on June 12, 2012 he found his house robbed and his roommate, Steven "Eriq" Escalon, unresponsive in his bed, tied at his hands and feet and gagged.
Appel, Bernstein recovering after being hit by car
After suffering severe injuries from being hit by a car while walking to their Berkeley home in early January, Judy Appel, president of the Berkeley school board, and her wife, attorney Alison Bernstein, are improving.
Medical board revokes doc's license due to child porn plea
A psychiatrist who is in prison for possession of child pornography had his medical license revoked last week.
SFPD offers $100K reward in 'Doodler' cold case
San Francisco Police officials on Wednesday offered a $100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a man suspected of killing more than a dozen gay men in the city back in the 1970s.
PG&E bankruptcy hits LGBT nonprofits
Even before Pacific Gas & Electric Co. filed for bankruptcy protection Tuesday, the utility had announced that its charitable giving program is currently on hold, leaving some LGBT nonprofits scrambling to cover the loss.
Trial starts in gay stylist's death
Six and a half years ago, 28-year-old Steven "Eriq" Escalon, a gay San Francisco hair stylist, was hanging out in the Castro district. The next day he was found dead.