Back to School: Rabbi is queering religion at Jesuit university

The University of San Francisco has appointed its first-ever rabbi in residence.

Pelosi wants name off Shanti award

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi wants her name taken off a Lifetime Achievement Award given by the Shanti Project as this year's honoree is Dede Wilsey, a philanthropist who this summer hosted a re-election fundraiser for President Donald Trump.

Online Extra: Q Agenda: Transgender march on Washington rescheduled for September

The first-ever National Trans Visibility March is scheduled to take place Saturday, September 28 in Washington, D.C.

SF queer cultural districts take shape

Now that the Board of Supervisors has allocated city funding for the Compton's Transgender Cultural District, Executive Director Aria Sa'id is ready to get to work.

Castro worries of potential gun violence

In San Francisco's Castro district, almost any highly-visible gathering place is at once a symbol of queer liberation and a possible target for violence.

Online Extra: Q Agenda: Ohio state rep blames Dayton shooting on drag queens, trans people

Conservative Ohio lawmaker blames Dayton mass shooting on drag queens and trans people; Dayton victims include shooter's trans sibling.

Online Extra: Modesto denies permit to 'straight pride' event

The City of Modesto has refused a permit for a planned "straight pride" event that would have been held at Graceada Park Saturday, August 24.

Online Extra: Q Agenda: Modesto City Council takes no action on 'straight pride' permit

After several hours of listening to supporters and opponents of a planned "straight pride" event in Modesto, the City Council took no action on the matter Wednesday night, leaving the fate of a permit for the gathering unclear.

Online Extra: Protest hits Castro SoulCycle over owner's Trump support

Activists staged a protest outside the SoulCycle location in San Francisco's Castro district Wednesday evening, hours after it was reported that the owner was planning a ritzy fundraiser for President Donald Trump at his home in the Hamptons in New York.

Man held for trial in Castro burglary

A man was held over for trial Tuesday in the case of an alleged burglary in the Castro in late June in which jewelry and other items were stolen from the home of a prominent lesbian attorney.

Newsom signs sex worker protection law

Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed legislation to protect sex workers from arrest for misdemeanor sex work-related crimes after they report a serious and violent felony, such as robbery or assault.

SF DA debates get personal

In the first open district attorney race in San Francisco in 110 years, four candidates made their pitches to voters at two recent debates.

Online Extra: Q Agenda: Trans detainees claim dangerous conditions in ICE custody

Trans detainees say conditions are dangerous at New Mexico detention center; new report details how lack of inclusive non-discrimination laws hurt LGBTs.

Online Extra: Washington state welcomes lesbian House speaker

Representative Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) will be sworn in in January as Washington state's first woman speaker of the House of Representatives and the first LGBTQ person in that position.

Lyft, LGBTQs reach agreement on bias claims

A drag queen and the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence announced a settlement agreement Tuesday with ride-hailing company Lyft to ensure that drivers using its platform do not discriminate against queers.

Oakland LGBTQ center gets $100K grant

The Oakland LGBTQ Community Center received a $100,000 grant from the city of Oakland and is soon expected to ramp up offerings for youth.

Bi woman files petition with high court over SFPD rape kit testing

A bisexual woman has filed a petition with the U.S. Supreme Court after her civil lawsuit was dismissed against the San Francisco Police Department for failure to process hundreds of rape kits.

SF Homeless Project: SF pilots Host Homes for youth

San Francisco will soon join Minneapolis, Baltimore, Sacramento, and other cities that are offering transitional housing in private homes for homeless youth. The LGBT community center this fall expects to pilot the local Host Homes program.

Online Extra: Q Agenda: 'Straight' pride may come to Modesto

Modesto may get 'straight' pride parade; NAACP votes for pro-LGBT resolutions at convention.

Online Extra: Extras from controversial trans film 'Adam' urge boycott

Backlash builds against controversial film 'Adam.'

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