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Castro elevator project to break ground in July

Castro elevator project to break ground in July

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Jun 21, 2023

At long last construction is set to begin on a new four-stop elevator at the Castro Muni station in the city's LGBTQ district.

Mohamed is beacon of hope for LGBTQ Qataris

Mohamed is beacon of hope for LGBTQ Qataris

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Jun 20, 2023

Dr. Nasser "Nas" Mohamed could no longer stay silent as the FIFA Men's World Cup ramped up for last year's games in Qatar.

Endowment honors pioneering HIV doc Conant

Endowment honors pioneering HIV doc Conant

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Jun 20, 2023

A new endowment named in honor of the pioneering HIV physician Dr. Marcus Conant aims to help educate future generations of health care providers interested in caring for people living with HIV and LGBTQ individuals.

The village comes through for Minter family

The village comes through for Minter family

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Jun 20, 2023

Sometimes, it really does take a village.

SF, beacon for queer tourists, battles bad perceptions

SF, beacon for queer tourists, battles bad perceptions

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jun 20, 2023

They came from Russia, South Africa, Brazil, Japan, and Australia — on almost any given weekday at 10 a.m. they can be found at the rainbow flag pole at Castro and Market streets, ready for a two-hour walking tour of the crossroads of the queer world.

DJ Hodel is back spinning, celebrating 40 years

DJ Hodel is back spinning, celebrating 40 years

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Jun 20, 2023

The music was pumping and the dance floor and bar were packed at Oakland's White Horse Bar last month.

Queer Reading: SF State prof sees reasons for rethinking LGBTQ history

Queer Reading: SF State prof sees reasons for rethinking LGBTQ history

  • by Brian Bromberger
  • Jun 20, 2023

For Marc Stein, professor of history at San Francisco State University, queer history is a calling, realizing he is part of a network and a community of gay intellectuals.

Whirlwind reign so far for SF drag laureate Drollinger

Whirlwind reign so far for SF drag laureate Drollinger

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Jun 20, 2023

It has already been a whirlwind reign for San Francisco's inaugural drag laureate, D'Arcy Drollinger.

SF Pride Sunday offers options

SF Pride Sunday offers options

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jun 20, 2023

Once again, two marches will take place in San Francisco on Pride Sunday.

Drag performers of color reflect on 'queer joy' — and the current backlash to their art

Drag performers of color reflect on 'queer joy' — and the current backlash to their art

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jun 20, 2023

With roots stretching back thousands of years, drag performers have recently become a cultural Rorschach test.

Red Dress Bar Crawl enlivens Castro

Red Dress Bar Crawl enlivens Castro

  • by BAR staff
  • Jun 20, 2023

The Red Dress Bar Crawl in the Castro last weekend enlivened the neighborhood and helped raise funds for several LGBTQ watering holes.

Gay man confirmed as federal judge in SF

Gay man confirmed as federal judge in SF

  • by Lisa Keen
  • Jun 20, 2023

The U.S. Senate this month confirmed a gay man to a federal district court seat in San Francisco — marking the first time an openly gay nominee has been appointed to the district court for what is often considered the world's gayest city.

Challenges and obstacles LGBT students face on campus and how to overcome them

Challenges and obstacles LGBT students face on campus and how to overcome them

  • by Advertising Department -- Sponsored content
  • Jun 20, 2023

Our society is gradually becoming more open-minded, but nevertheless, LGBT students still face challenges and obstacles on campus. Read the article and learn the ways out.

The Importance of Including Issues of the LGBT Community in Educational Programs

The Importance of Including Issues of the LGBT Community in Educational Programs

  • by Advertising Department -- Sponsored content
  • Jun 20, 2023

New educational programs should consider enhancing the empathy and inclusivity levels of modern students. See why to incorporate LGBT issues in such lessons.