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Out in the World: India court begins hearing on same-sex marriage case

Out in the World: India court begins hearing on same-sex marriage case

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Apr 24, 2023

India's Supreme Court has started hearing oral arguments on a landmark same-sex marriage case, but the proceeding was postponed after one of the judges became sick with COVID.

Analysis: Abortion access suits have implications for LGBTQs

Analysis: Abortion access suits have implications for LGBTQs

  • by Lisa Keen
  • Apr 24, 2023

The escalating clash over the availability of a federal Food and Drug Administration-approved medication to terminate an early-stage pregnancy has significant implications for many LGBTQ people.

Guest Opinion: The Castro Theatre belongs to the community

Guest Opinion: The Castro Theatre belongs to the community

  • by Tom Ammiano and Michela Alioto-Pier
  • Apr 24, 2023

For over 100 years, the Castro Theatre has been an architectural and cultural jewel in our city's crown and has evolved as an icon of the LGBTQ community and culture.

Political Notes: Gay CA House candidate Marshall again seeks to unseat GOPer Obernolte

Political Notes: Gay CA House candidate Marshall again seeks to unseat GOPer Obernolte

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Apr 24, 2023

Derek Marshall is once again challenging Congressmember Jay Obernolte (R-Hesperia) for his House seat in the High Desert east of Los Angeles, having lost to him last November.

Castro LGBTQ bar closed early Saturday morning after bomb threat

Castro LGBTQ bar closed early Saturday morning after bomb threat

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Apr 22, 2023

The bar 440 Castro, located at the same address in San Francisco's LGBTQ neighborhood, had to close early Saturday due to a bomb threat, the San Francisco Police Department confirmed to the Bay Area Reporter.

City says APE still has millions in work to do on SF auditorium

City says APE still has millions in work to do on SF auditorium

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Apr 19, 2023

An email from the San Francisco Real Estate Division to the City Administrator's office shows that as of last October, Another Planet Entertainment still has $4 million in improvements to do to a venue at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium.

LGBTQ Agenda: HRC, Equality Florida hold online forum as DeSantis administration issues new anti-LGBTQ policies

LGBTQ Agenda: HRC, Equality Florida hold online forum as DeSantis administration issues new anti-LGBTQ policies

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Apr 19, 2023

The Human Rights Campaign joined Equality Florida Wednesday in a forum Wednesday about the unprecedented assault on LGBTQ rights in the Sunshine State

Former SF Fetish Wear founder Robert Todd Fulton dies

Former SF Fetish Wear founder Robert Todd Fulton dies

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Apr 18, 2023

Robert Todd Fulton, an event promoter and fetish wear website founder also known by his professional name, Scott Morris, died April 14 at his home in Cathedral City, California.

Political Notebook: Gay leader launches bid for SF District 9 supervisor

Political Notebook: Gay leader launches bid for SF District 9 supervisor

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Apr 18, 2023

Relatively unknown outside of LGBTQ political circles, and a white candidate running for a seat San Francisco Latino leaders want to reclaim, Trevor Chandler is launching his bid for District 9 supervisor 19 months before voters will cast ballots.

LGBTQ Agenda: Equality Florida issues travel advisory against visiting, moving to Sunshine State

LGBTQ Agenda: Equality Florida issues travel advisory against visiting, moving to Sunshine State

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Apr 18, 2023

There may not be as many queer visitors to Disney World or other attractions in Florida after the statewide LGBTQ rights organization took the unprecedented step of issuing a travel advisory for the state in light of recent hard-right policies.

SF supervisors' committee backs fixed seating at Castro Theatre on divided vote

SF supervisors' committee backs fixed seating at Castro Theatre on divided vote

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Apr 17, 2023

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors' Land Use and Transportation Committee voted 2-1 April 17 in favor of an amendment to landmark the fixed orchestra seating in the Castro Theatre.

San Francisco a step closer to ending its travel ban

San Francisco a step closer to ending its travel ban

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Apr 17, 2023

San Francisco is a step closer to lifting its ban on city-funded travel to states with anti-LGBTQ bills now that a supervisors' committee has voted in support of doing away with the policy.

Political Notes: Gay leader seeks Stockton council seat

Political Notes: Gay leader seeks Stockton council seat

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Apr 17, 2023

Since 2012, when its former member Susan Talamantes Eggman departed for the state Assembly, the Stockton City Council has not had out LGBTQ representation on it.

Gay Santa Clara councilmember Becker indicted over leaked 49ers report

Gay Santa Clara councilmember Becker indicted over leaked 49ers report

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Apr 14, 2023

Gay Santa Clara City Councilmember Anthony Becker is facing one felony charge stemming from his role in leaking a report about the dealings between the South Bay city's leaders and the San Francisco 49ers football team.