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A podcast about queer mental health and self-love is celebrating its first anniversary this week.
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LGBTQ Agenda: Figure skater uses podcast to help queer people accept themselves
A podcast about queer mental health and self-love is celebrating its first anniversary this week.
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The Rainbow Honor Walk, which installs sidewalk plaques of deceased LGBTQ luminaries, is looking for volunteers for its annual spring-cleaning project.
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News Briefs: Helpers needed to clean Castro history plaques
The Rainbow Honor Walk, which installs sidewalk plaques of deceased LGBTQ luminaries, is looking for volunteers for its annual spring-cleaning project.
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San Francisco would join a host of California cities and counties that have banned smoking in bar patios should an ordinance being introduced by District 7 Supervisor Myrna Melgar be adopted by city leaders this spring.
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Political Notebook: SF Supervisor Melgar moves to ban smoking in bar patios
San Francisco would join a host of California cities and counties that have banned smoking in bar patios should an ordinance being introduced by District 7 Supervisor Myrna Melgar be adopted by city l...
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San Francisco is rolling out the pink, purple, and orange carpet for Lesbian Visibility Week later this month.
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SF rolls out events for Lesbian Visibility Week
San Francisco is rolling out the pink, purple, and orange carpet for Lesbian Visibility Week later this month
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James Aguilar, a gay man, was sworn into office as the District 2 member of the San Leandro City Council.
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San Leandro City Councilmember Aguilar sworn in
James Aguilar, a gay man, was sworn into office as the District 2 member of the San Leandro City Council Monday.
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A celebration of life for lesbian political strategist has been announced.
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Memorial set for Andrea Shorter
A celebration of life for lesbian political strategist has been announced.
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Fifty-five years after Bob Ross launched the Bay Area Reporter, the house he once called home in San Francisco’s Castro district is closer to becoming a local landmark.
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LGBTQ historic sites closer to becoming San Francisco landmarks
Fifty-five years after Bob Ross launched the Bay Area Reporter, the house he once called home in San Francisco’s Castro district is closer to becoming a local landmark.
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The San Francisco Historic Preservation Commission unanimously voted in favor at its April 1 meeting to amend the historic designation of the site where the Compton’s Cafeteria Riots took place almost 60 years ago.
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SF historic preservation commissioners back landmarking exterior of Compton’s riots site
The San Francisco Historic Preservation Commission unanimously voted in favor at its April 1 meeting to amend the historic designation of the site where the Compton’s Cafeteria Riots took place almos...
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Marilyn Pittman, a lesbian who was one of the first out comics, died March 28, her longtime partner posted on social media.
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Lesbian comic, performer Marilyn Pittman dies
Marilyn Pittman, a lesbian who was one of the first out comics, died March 28, her longtime partner posted on social media.
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Castro Merchants Association President Nate Bourg was reelected to a second term in his position, alongside the organization’s current board members and two new ones, at its monthly membership meeting April 2.
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Bourg easily reelected Castro Merchants president
Castro Merchants Association President Nate Bourg was reelected to a second term in his position, alongside the organization’s current board members and two new ones, at its monthly membership meeting...
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San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie proclaimed April 2 as Bay Area Reporter Day in the city as the LGBTQ paper marked 55 years.
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SF Mayor Lurie proclaims B.A.R. Day for paper’s 55th anniversary
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie proclaimed April 2 as Bay Area Reporter Day in th city as the LGBTQ paper marked 55 years.
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As he gears up to officially launch his reelection bid on the fall ballot, gay San Francisco District 6 Supervisor Matt Dorsey is once again stumping as a candidate for the coveted “Pound Cake” award from the city’s leather community.
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Political Notes: Gay SF Supervisor Dorsey kicks off reelection bid, stumps for leather award
As he gears up to officially launch his reelection bid on the fall ballot, gay San Francisco District 6 Supervisor Matt Dorsey is once again stumping as a candidate for the coveted “Pound Cake” award ...
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Queer District 9 Supervisor Jackie Fielder has asked for a leave of absence through June 30, following an acute personal health crisis and hospital visit, a San Francisco Board of Supervisor clerk’s official stated to the Bay Area Reporter.
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SF Supervisor Fielder requests leave through June
Queer District 9 Supervisor Jackie Fielder has asked for a leave of absence through June 30, following an acute personal health crisis and hospital visit, a San Francisco Board of Supervisor clerk’s o...
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The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence's annual Easter in the Park party did not disappoint.
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‘Renewable Jesus’ shines at Sisters’ Easter party
The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence's annual Easter in the Park party did not disappoint.
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Legislation to lengthen the statute of limitations for victims of so-called conversion therapy to seek compensation passed a committee of the California State Senate on Tuesday.
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Wiener conversion therapy legislation passes state Senate committee
Legislation to lengthen the statute of limitations for victims of so-called conversion therapy to seek compensation passed a committee of the California State Senate on Tuesday.
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The Bay Area Reporter is celebrating 55 years this week. Take a look back with us as we remember the tenures of the paper's three publishers.
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Teacher Sue Granzella wrote our latest guest opinion.
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Guest Opinion: Former educator shares stories of culture war battles
When I heard about the Proud Boys storming Drag Story Hour at the San Lorenzo Library during Pride Month of 2022, I instantly thought of my then-fourth grade students.
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When he first won election back in 2022 to Redwood City’s District 2 City Council seat, gay City Councilmember Chris Sturken did so by 50 votes.
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Political Notebook: Gay Redwood City councilmember Sturken seeks 2nd term
When he first won election back in 2022 to Redwood City’s District 2 City Council seat, gay City Councilmember Chris Sturken did so by 50 votes.
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Spring has sprung and the Bay Area Reporter’s readers’ poll results are here.
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The 2026 Besties are here
Spring has sprung and the Bay Area Reporter’s readers’ poll results are here.
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The San Francisco Independent Media Coalition is proud to present its first Congressional Candidate Forum, at which local voters can learn more about the candidates for the 11th congressional district. Reserve your seat and read more here:
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Besties Best of the Bay 2026: The Bay Area is home to one of the country’s most vibrant museum, gallery and performing arts scenes. AI will never match the scintillating spark of art in person, and support of our institutions is more important than ever.
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Besties Arts & Culture 2026 – Celebrating creative excellence
The Bay Area is home to one of the country’s most vibrant museum, gallery and performing arts scenes. Artificial intelligence will never match the scintillating spark of art in person, but public supp...
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Schools continue to be a major concern as queer students sometimes navigate unfriendly policies amid pushback from conservative school boards and lawmakers.
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LGBTQ Agenda: New report highlights challenges faced by queer youth
Schools continue to be a major concern as queer students sometimes navigate unfriendly policies amid pushback from conservative school boards and lawmakers.
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When Edward Mycue and Richard Steger met 55 years ago at an old Italian restaurant in San Francisco’s North Beach neighborhood, they didn’t realize they’d be starting not just a romantic relationship, but would become an artistic duo as well.
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Gay SF poet, painter are ‘each other’s muse’
When Edward Mycue and Richard Steger met 55 years ago at an old Italian restaurant in San Francisco’s North Beach neighborhood, they didn’t realize they’d be starting not just a romantic relationship,...
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After the matter kept getting kicked down the road, a San Francisco judge has finally appointed an attorney and two mental health evaluators for the man who stands accused of vandalizing a local church, and who once allegedly threatened a mass shooting of San Francisco gays and Jews.
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Attorney, mental health evaluators appointed for defendant in homophobic, antisemitic SF church vandalism
After the matter kept getting kicked down the road, a San Francisco judge has finally appointed an attorney and two mental health evaluators for the man who stands accused of vandalizing a local churc...
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Mental health evaluators have been appointed to determine the competency of a man previously convicted of killing a gay San Francisco stylist.
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SF homicide defendant Rickleffs’ competency being evaluated
Mental health evaluators have been appointed to determine the competency of a man previously convicted of killing a gay San Francisco stylist.
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For decades, gay Revolutionary War General Baron Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben was a largely obscure figure despite the important role he played in America’s fight for independence from Great Britain.
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Political Notes: Gay US Revolutionary War figure von Steuben is having a moment
For decades, gay Revolutionary War General Baron Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben was a largely obscure figure despite the important role he played in America’s fight for independence from England.
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Last weekend served as an opportunity to honor today's International Transgender Day of Visibility.
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SF trans event spotlights community with awards, performances
With International Transgender Day of Visibility falling on a Tuesday this year, the weekend ahead of March 31 served as an opportunity to honor the observance early.
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The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence drag nun philanthropic group will bring their annual Easter celebration to Mission Dolores Park Sunday, April 5.
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Sisters promote ‘Love Thy Neighbor’ for Easter party
The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence drag nun philanthropic group will bring their annual Easter celebration to Mission Dolores Park Sunday, April 5.
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Queer San Francisco Supervisor Jackie Fielder is expected to take a leave of absence from the board amid a mental health condition.
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Queer SF Supervisor Fielder taking leave of absence amid mental health condition
Queer San Francisco Supervisor Jackie Fielder is expected to take a leave of absence from the board amid a mental health condition, her office announced Sunday.
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Besties Best of the Bay 2026: Our readers share which LGBTQ community institutions are their favorites.
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Besties Community: Readers love Folsom, rugby, and Honey Mahogany
The LGBTQ community has its favorites. From street fairs to cultural districts to sports teams, Bay Area Reporter readers made their choices clear in this section.
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The U.S. Supreme Court used Transgender Day of Visibility Tuesday to issue its ruling against a Colorado law that bans so-called conversion therapy for minors.
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US Supreme Court rules against Colorado law banning conversion therapy for minors
The U.S. Supreme Court used Transgender Day of Visibility Tuesday to issue its ruling against a Colorado law that bans so-called conversion therapy for minors.
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Besties Best of the Bay 2026: Read about travel, jewelry and weddings.
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Besties Travel and Weddings: Readers love to vacation
LGBTQ readers of the Bay Area Reporter like to vacation outside of the region as well as closer to home.
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Besties Best of the Bay 2026: It’s always exciting to see who has captured the hearts of the Bay Area nightlife community.
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Besties Best of the Bay 2026: See which clubs and venues were the favorites of you, our readers.
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Best Nightlife 2026 – Favorites and a few new bars top our taps
The past year has been a wild ride for bars in San Francisco. But the good news from all of this is that our LGBTQ barts and nightclubs are still wildly popular. See which clubs and venues were the fa...
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The popular Castro Night Market is back for its second season, starting March 20.
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News Briefs: Castro Night Market returns for 2nd season
The popular Castro Night Market is back for its second season. T
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San Francisco's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade featured Per Sia, the city's drag laureate.
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SF St. Patrick’s Day Parade welcomes drag laureate
San Francisco's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade featured Per Sia, the city's drag laureate.
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"Look, I know you don't need me to tell you to be upset, as everything in this world right now is surely pushing us all to our personal breaking points," Gwen Smith writes in Transmissions.
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Transmissions: Appreciate your sex
Look, I know you don't need me to tell you to be upset, as everything in this world right now is surely pushing us all to our personal breaking points.
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Another fight over same-sex marriage is brewing.
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LGBTQ Agenda: Tennessee House moves to restrict recognition of same-sex married couples
Another fight over same-sex marriage is brewing.
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A San Francisco supervisors committee is supportive of renaming a portion of Oak Street not far from City Hall in honor of retired New Conservatory Theatre Center founder Ed Decker.
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San Francisco supervisors panel backs street naming for LGBTQ theater founder Decker
A San Francisco supervisors committee is supportive of renaming a portion of Oak Street not far from City Hall in honor of retired New Conservatory Theatre Center founder Ed Decker.
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New details in a high-profile homicide case were made public for the first time Tuesday during the preliminary hearing for the accused killer of Eduardo Xol, a gay man, reality TV star, and former San Francisco resident.
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New details emerge in killing of reality TV star Xol
New details in a high-profile homicide case were made public for the first time Tuesday during the preliminary hearing for the accused killer of Eduardo Xol, a gay man, reality TV star, and former San...
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One benefit that will come from an affordable housing project aimed at LGBTQ seniors to be built in San Francisco’s Castro district is funding for a number of public transportation improvements across the city.
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SF LGBTQ senior housing development funds transit projects
One benefit that will come from an affordable housing project aimed at LGBTQ seniors to be built in San Francisco’s Castro district is funding for a number of public transportation improvements across...
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The Bay Area Reporter, America’s longest continuously published LGBTQ newspaper, today announced that advertising space reservations are now open for its special 55th Anniversary Edition, publishing April 2, 2026.
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Ad Space Reservations for BAR's Historic 55th Anniversary Issue now being accepted
The Bay Area Reporter, America’s longest continuously published LGBTQ newspaper, today announced that advertising space reservations are now open for its special 55th Anniversary Edition, publishing A...
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Unlike previous election cycles when there were multiple chances to see the number of LGBTQ Bay Area state legislators expand, the 2026 ballot will feature only two races in the nine-county region with high-profile bisexual candidates in the running.
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Political Notebook: Few Bay Area legislative races draw LGBTQ candidates
Unlike previous election cycles when there were multiple chances to see the number of LGBTQ Bay Area state legislators expand, the 2026 ballot will feature only two races in the nine-county region wit...
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A sweeping new report released last week suggests Project 2025 is no longer theoretical. Its ideas are already shaping governments – not only in the United States, but around the world.
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Newly released report details the global reach of Project 2025
Revolutions rarely begin with a single dramatic moment.
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The decision by conservative Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Vista) to retire rather than seek reelection this year in a redrawn district that favors Democrats has further opened the door for seeing an LGBTQ candidate succeed him on Capitol Hill.
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Political Notes: Issa’s retirement opens door for electing LGBTQ SoCal House member
The decision by conservative Congressmember Darrell Issa (R-Vista) to retire rather than seek reelection this year in a redrawn district that favors Democrats has further opened the door for seeing an...
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Hoping for a rebound year, San Francisco Pride has stopped the loss of more corporate sponsors who left in 2025 and is seeking new ways to increase its revenue stream, its executive director told the Bay Area Reporter in an interview.
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SF Pride 'cautiously optimistic’ about funding for this year’s celebration
Hoping for a rebound year, San Francisco Pride has stopped the loss of more corporate sponsors who left in 2025 and is seeking new ways to increase its revenue stream, its executive director told the ...
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When the going gets tough for President Donald Trump, he creates a distraction, our editorial board writes.
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Editorial: SAVE America Act is a big distraction
When the going gets tough for President Donald Trump, he creates a distraction.
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San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie will soon have the opportunity to put his stamp on the city’s department that addresses unhoused people.
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SF bi homelessness czar McSpadden to retire in June
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie will soon have the opportunity to put his stamp on the city’s department that addresses unhoused people.
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As San Francisco leaders implement Prop E, which established a task force to recommend changes to advisory bodies and commissions, members of the Board of Supervisors warned they are unlikely to approve all of the panel’s recommendations.
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Supervisors discuss scaling back SF commissions at hearing
As San Francisco leaders implement Proposition E, which established a task force to recommend changes to advisory bodies and commissions, members of the Board of Supervisors warned they are unlikely t...
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