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Panel confirms out CA appellate justices Earl, Martinez

Panel confirms out CA appellate justices Earl, Martinez

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Jul 10, 2023

A judicial review panel has confirmed another gay man to serve on the state's appellate courts and elevated a lesbian appeal court justice to preside over her bench.

Mass arrest of teens follows chaos near SF's Dolores Park

Mass arrest of teens follows chaos near SF's Dolores Park

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jul 10, 2023

Over 100 people were arrested near Mission Dolores Park on Saturday after what San Francisco police characterized as a "riot" following chaos at the annual "hill bomb" skateboard event down Dolores Street.

Political Notes: Atkins makes historic turn as acting CA governor

Political Notes: Atkins makes historic turn as acting CA governor

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Jul 10, 2023

Lesbian state Senate President pro Tempore Toni Atkins (D-San Diego) has once again made political history in California.

After B.A.R. inquiry, SF removes Lech Walesa street name

After B.A.R. inquiry, SF removes Lech Walesa street name

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Jul 7, 2023

Back in 2014, San Francisco officials approved renaming an alley near City Hall as Dr. Tom Waddell Place instead of Lech Walesa Street due to the former Polish president's homophobic and transphobic comments.

Discovery woes may cause further delays in gay Oakland murder case

Discovery woes may cause further delays in gay Oakland murder case

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jul 7, 2023

The attorney defending the UC Berkeley employee charged in the killing of a Black gay man in Oakland earlier this year said outstanding discovery in the case may lead to further delays.

Out in the World: Report finds global LGBTQ activists observe Pride in the face of growing attacks

Out in the World: Report finds global LGBTQ activists observe Pride in the face of growing attacks

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Jul 6, 2023

While Pride Month in much of the U.S. results in jovial LGBTQ street celebrations throughout June, in many parts of the world Pride remains a protest — at times a dangerous demonstration where LGBTQ people demanding to live openly and freely are attacked.

Analysis: Opinions differ on Supreme Court 1st Amendment case

Analysis: Opinions differ on Supreme Court 1st Amendment case

  • by Lisa Keen
  • Jul 6, 2023

Some believe the U.S. Supreme Court's decision June 30 in 303 Creative v. Elenis may be one of the most consequential in LGBTQ legal history — a kind of "separate but equal" pronouncement on how the courts should treat LGBTQ people under the law.

Political Notebook: Virginia trans leader Roem campaigns in SF

Political Notebook: Virginia trans leader Roem campaigns in SF

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Jul 5, 2023

As she faces a tough election battle this year to become a senator in her home state, transgender Virginia Delegate Danica Roem will be in San Francisco this weekend to meet with local LGBTQ leaders and raise money for her campaign.

Report: Most people with hep C have not been cured

Report: Most people with hep C have not been cured

  • by Liz Highleyman
  • Jul 5, 2023

Most Americans diagnosed with hepatitis C have not been treated and cured despite the availability of well-tolerated antiviral therapy for a decade, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

SF leather district deals with vandalism

SF leather district deals with vandalism

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jul 5, 2023

An impromptu street party in the South of Market neighborhood over Pride weekend left thousands of dollars in damage in its wake — including to an LGBTQ historic site.

Editorial: A 'fake' case leads to bad opinion

Editorial: A 'fake' case leads to bad opinion

  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Jul 5, 2023

By now it's clear that the six conservative U.S. Supreme Court justices were pranked by one of the most anti-LGBTQ legal organizations in the country.

News Briefs: 3 young queer filmmakers awarded grants at Frameline

News Briefs: 3 young queer filmmakers awarded grants at Frameline

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Jul 5, 2023

Three young queer filmmakers were each awarded $15,000 grants by the Colin Higgins Foundation and Frameline at the end of the international LGBTQ film festival in San Francisco.

Letters to the editor

Letters to the editor

  • by BAR staff
  • Jul 5, 2023

Readers weigh in on SF Pride, the mayor's recent trip to Israel, and the co-founder of the pink triangle installation thanks those who helped out.

Hate crimes defendant may enter diversion program

Hate crimes defendant may enter diversion program

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jul 5, 2023

The man who faces trial in a Castro-area hate crime case may enter the state's mental health diversion program instead, a judge indicated July 5.