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Out in the World: Uganda's Parliament passes slightly revised anti-homosexuality bill

Out in the World: Uganda's Parliament passes slightly revised anti-homosexuality bill

  • by Heather Cassell
  • May 12, 2023

In the face of global criticism, Uganda's Parliament earlier this month passed a slightly revised version of the Anti-Homosexuality Bill 2023.

Reactions mixed as FDA further opens up blood donation to gay, bi men

Reactions mixed as FDA further opens up blood donation to gay, bi men

  • by John Ferrannini
  • May 11, 2023

The United States Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday that it finalized new blood donation guidance will allow gay and bisexual men in sexually monogamous relationships to donate blood — but not if they are on PrEP.

Ahead of crucial vote, new group advocates for Castro Theatre changes

Ahead of crucial vote, new group advocates for Castro Theatre changes

  • by John Ferrannini
  • May 11, 2023

A new group has formed to support Another Planet Entertainment's plans for the Castro Theatre.

New mpox cluster in Chicago prompts concern

New mpox cluster in Chicago prompts concern

  • by Liz Highleyman
  • May 11, 2023

Health officials in Chicago have reported a new cluster of 13 mpox cases among gay men, raising concern about a possible resurgence this summer, which unofficially kicks off during the upcoming International Mr. Leather contest over Memorial Day weekend.

'Queer Threads' exhibit opens in San Jose

'Queer Threads' exhibit opens in San Jose

  • by Heather Cassell
  • May 11, 2023

The highly anticipated "Queer Threads" exhibit makes its Northern California debut at the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles May 12.

How Online Gambling is Becoming More Accessible to Everyone

How Online Gambling is Becoming More Accessible to Everyone

  • by Advertising Department -- Sponsored content
  • May 10, 2023

From the rise of mobile gaming and technological advances to changing legal landscapes, this article explores the trends that make online gambling more accessible than ever.

SF supervisors ask DA to release video in Brown killing

SF supervisors ask DA to release video in Brown killing

  • by John Ferrannini
  • May 9, 2023

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to approve a resolution urging District Attorney Brooke Jenkins to "release police reports, witness accounts and video information" in the death of Banko Brown.

LGBTQ Agenda: Queer youth mental health worsened by discrimination, violence according to survey

LGBTQ Agenda: Queer youth mental health worsened by discrimination, violence according to survey

  • by John Ferrannini
  • May 9, 2023

Discrimination, physical harm, and conversion therapy correspond to suicide risk, the results of a Trevor Project survey of tens of thousands of LGBTQ young people show.

SF supes committee recommends fixed seats for Castro Theatre

SF supes committee recommends fixed seats for Castro Theatre

  • by John Ferrannini
  • May 8, 2023

With little fanfare and hardly any public comment, a San Francisco Board of Supervisors committee on Monday advanced an amendment that would see the fixed orchestra seating remain in place at the Castro Theatre.

SF supervisors' panel advances 1st Arab American for ethics seat

SF supervisors' panel advances 1st Arab American for ethics seat

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • May 8, 2023

An Arab American attorney was unanimously recommended by a San Francisco supervisors' panel for a seat on the city's ethics commission, likely bringing an end to the service of a gay man who has served on an interim basis for the last two years.

SF DA defends dropping charge against alleged killer of transgender activist Banko Brown

SF DA defends dropping charge against alleged killer of transgender activist Banko Brown

  • by John Ferrannini
  • May 4, 2023

San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins told the Bay Area Reporter the community should trust her decision not to charge the person implicated in the killing of Banko Brown.

Political Notes: Budget issues could again upend CA LGBTQ teacher training bill

Political Notes: Budget issues could again upend CA LGBTQ teacher training bill

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • May 4, 2023

A bill requiring California teachers receive LGBTQ cultural competency training is once again running into fiscal concerns in light of the state's growing budget deficit.

Tense meeting topples Alan as Castro Merchants' prez

Tense meeting topples Alan as Castro Merchants' prez

  • by John Ferrannini
  • May 4, 2023

Terrance Alan, president of the Castro Merchants Association, was ousted Thursday in a leadership shakeup following a tense meeting that saw tempers flare and even threats of a lawsuit.

LGBTQ Agenda: Feds charge Ohio man with arson in attempt to burn LGBTQ-affirming church

LGBTQ Agenda: Feds charge Ohio man with arson in attempt to burn LGBTQ-affirming church

  • by John Ferrannini
  • May 2, 2023

An Ohio man is in federal custody, charged with using Molotov cocktails in an attempt to burn an LGBTQ-affirming church to the ground March 25.