Evangelical Lutheran church installs first transgender bishop
The Evangelical Lutheran Church of America installed its first openly transgender bishop in a service held in San Francisco's Grace Cathedral on Saturday.
San Francisco announces creation of country's first Transgender History Month
San Francisco Mayor London Breed on Tuesday announced the creation of the country's first Transgender History Month throughout the month of August.
Breed announces country's first Transgender History Month
The proclamation signing at San Francisco City Hall celebrates the historical and cultural milestones, marking the 55th anniversary of the Compton's Cafeteria Riots.
Man's racist tirade against gay couple in San Francisco captured on cellphone video
Cellphone video captured a man's racist tirade against a gay couple in San Francisco.
SCOTUS declines case of florist who refused same-sex wedding job
The Supreme Court on Friday left in place a decision that a florist broke Washington state's anti-discrimination laws when she refused to provide services for a same-sex wedding.
San Francisco DA mandates use of preferred pronouns to show dignity and respect
The San Francisco policy also requires prosecutors to ask the defense which pronouns should be used for anyone accused of a crime.
France legalizes IVF for lesbians and single women
France has approved a law that will allow single women and lesbians access to medically assisted reproduction for the first time. The National Assembly adopted the wide-ranging bioethics law in a 326–115 vote.
California bans state travel to Florida, 4 other states
Democratic Attorney General Rob Bonta added Florida, Arkansas, Montana, North Dakota and West Virginia to the list that now has 17 states where state employee travel is forbidden except under limited circumstances.
Supreme Court rejects school's appeal to revive transgender bathroom ban
The Supreme Court justices left in place lower court rulings that found the policy unconstitutional.
SF Pride's less-corporate pandemic version finding ways to celebrate as city awakens
It's the second year in a row without San Francisco's annual Pride parade. But festivities are still underway, during what would have been the beginning of the city's Pride weekend.
Biden celebrates Pride Month, names special envoy for LGBTQ rights
President Joe Biden named a U.S. special diplomatic envoy for LGBTQ rights and gave remarks to celebrate Pride Month at the White House.
Having kids for LGBTQ families can be challenging and costly affair
Ask just about any parent and they'll tell you their children are a gift. But, for LGBTQ families its a gift that requires more work, dedication, and in many cases money.
Many LGBT community members thrilled Raiders player Carl Nassib came out during Pride
Coming out during June Pride Month, many members of the LGBTQ community were thrilled to see that Carl Nassib received support from NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and beyond.
San Jose Sharks player known for his skills on ice and support for gay rights
Watch the San Jose Sharks’ Kurtis Gabriel, and you can see why in his four seasons with three different NHL teams, he’s often described as an enforcer. That’s part of his story, but Gabriel’s also well-known for his support for gay rights.
'Rainbow Washing:' A disturbing trend of using rainbow symbols when practices are not LGBT friendly
It’s not uncommon to see the symbol of Pride – a rainbow flag or the colors of the rainbow – prominently displayed. And some critics say that’s creating another problem.
First-ever Pride Night at Oracle Park well received by Bay Area residents
Friday marked a first at Oracle Park in San Francisco as the first of two movie nights kicked off, bringing people together for fun and entertainment while celebrating Pride month.
San Francisco police are prioritizing crimes against the LGBTQ community
San Francisco police are placing a new focus on crimes against the LGBTQ community, and they want everyone to feel comfortable reporting crimes. KTVU's Evan Sernoffsky reports.
Burger King appears to troll Chick-fil-A in Pride Month promotion
Burger King appeared to troll Chick-fil-A with a Pride Month promotion in which a donation will be made to an LGBTQ+ campaign for every Ch’King sandwich that is sold until the end of June.
40 years since 1st AIDS cases documented in the United States
It has now been 40 years since the first cases of AIDS in the United States were officially documented by researchers writing for the CDC. Now, decades later, survivors are recalling the worst days of the crisis and reminding the public that the disease is still a major threat.
Want to know more about the rainbow colors? Here's a guide to Pride flag symbolism
The rainbow flag is known around the world as a symbol of LGBTQ Pride. But there are also multiple variations representing different queer communities that you may not be familiar with.