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DHS Secretary Noem won’t commit to checking if detained gay makeup artist is alive

NEWS | May 15, 2025 | John Ferrannini

The Secretary of Homeland Security is refusing to confirm if a gay makeup artist who was extrajudicially removed from the United States is still alive.

LGBTQ Agenda: Congressmembers, senators ask RFK Jr. to continue funding services for queer callers to suicide hotline

NEWS | May 15, 2025 | John Ferrannini

Over one hundred members of Congress signed a letter to Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. urging the administration not to end specialized services for LGBTQ youth who call 988, the national suicide hotline.

How digital gambling platforms are becoming more inclusive for LGBTQ+ players

NEWS | May 15, 2025 | Advertising Department – Sponsored Content

Pink triangle co-founder readies for 30th installation

NEWS | May 14, 2025 | Cynthia Laird

Portland goes out of its way to recognize LGBTQ community

NEWS | May 14, 2025 | Ed Walsh

Editorial: National Dems need a reboot

NEWS | May 14, 2025 | BAR Editorial Board

LGBTQs discuss wishes for new SF police chief

NEWS | May 14, 2025 | John Ferrannini

News Briefs: SF City Hall prepares for Pride weddings

NEWS | May 14, 2025 | Cynthia Laird

Arts & Culture

‘The Emperor of Gladness’ – Ocean Vuong gets real in his new novel

ARTS & CULTURE | May 19, 2025 | Tim Pfaff

Ocean Vuong’s new novel, “The Emperor of Gladness” is moving on a number of levels. It has characters you think about when you’re away from them. The writing is exemplary. Vuong has written a big, juicy book.