Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence accept LA Dodgers' re-invitation to Pride Night
The Los Angeles Dodgers have officially re-invited the Los Angeles chapter of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence to their upcoming LGBTQ+ Pride Night. The Sisters have now accepted that invitation after they were disappointed the appearance was called off in the first place.
'Justice for Banko Brown' protesters show up outside D.A. Jenkins' San Francisco office
Protesters showed up in front of San Francisco's district attorney's office on Wednesday to speak out against her decision to not charge the Walgreens security guard in the shooting death of accused shoplifter Banko Brown.
Concord school transforms into 'Wonderland' for Pride Prom
Concord High School turned into "Wonderland" Saturday for the second annual Pride Prom in Contra Costa County.
Drag Up! Fight Back! rally for trans rights
There was a huge turnout at the “Drag up! Fight Back!” march and rally in San Francisco Saturday. Thousands gathered outside City Hall and marched to Union Square to speak out against hate.
London police investigating death of San Francisco drag performer Heklina
The San Francisco nightlife community and others reacted to the sudden death of longtime drag performer Heklina, 55, whose death in London, England was first reported on social media late Monday.
Twitter removes tweets about ‘Trans Day of Vengeance’
Twitter says it has removed thousands of tweets showing a poster promoting a “trans day of vengeance” protest in support of transgender rights in Washington, D.C., on Saturday.
Expanded Florida law would ban lessons on sexual orientation, gender identity in all grades
The rule change would ban lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity from grades 4 to 12. The proposal would not require legislative approval and is scheduled for a vote by the state Board of Education next month.
27-year-old killed near Oakland Coliseum was 'peaceful,' family says
Family and friends said they are shocked someone fatally shot 27-year-old Devante Davis who was a "peaceful" person.
Suspect in Oakland gay men's chorus member's slaying identified
The Oakland Police Department on Friday said they arrested the person suspected of fatally stabbing a singer in the Oakland Gay Men's Chorus.
Oakland Gay Men's Chorus singer stabbed and killed in his home
Family and friends of a singer in the Oakland Gay Men's Chorus, who was stabbed and killed over the weekend, are mourning his death.
Pope Francis clarifies stance on homosexuality: 'Every sexual act outside of marriage is a sin'
His comments calling for the decriminalization of homosexuality were hailed by LGBTQ advocates as a milestone that would help end harassment and violence against LGBTQ persons.
Louisiana man who used social media to lure and try to kill gay men, gets 45 years
Federal authorities also said Chance Seneca, who was 19 at the time of the crime, had a plan to kidnap and murder gay men as part of a scheme.
In Pakistan, trans men search for inclusion, visibility
Aman, a 22-year-old transgender man from the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore, says he was always close to his father. When he was little and it was cold out, his father held his hands to warm them. When he was at university, his father would wait until he got home to eat dinner together, regardless of how late it was.
'Stranger Things' star Noah Schnapp comes out as gay in TikTok video
"Stranger Things" star Noah Schnapp has come out as gay via announcement on social media.
Racist, homophobic rant caught on camera at San Ramon In-N-Out
UPDATE: Authorities arrested Denver resident Jordan Krah, 40, for two counts of hate crime for an incident in San Ramon on Christmas Eve.
Proposed CA bill prohibits capturing people fleeing states where abortion is a crime
Sen. Skinner recently introduced Assembly Bill 36 or the Safe Haven Bill. The law would prohibit bail agents and bounty hunters from apprehending someone in California if they’ve received or performed an abortion in another state. It also protects those seeking gender-affirming healthcare from arrest.
Judge warned of Colorado gay bar shooter's plans in 2021: 'It's going to be so bad'
Five people were killed and 17 wounded in the Nov. 19 attack at Club Q in Colorado Springs.
How California played a role in the Respect for Marriage Act
The fight to legalize gay marriage began back in 2004, when the first marriage licenses were issued to gay couples in San Francisco.
Bay Area reacts to bipartisan support for same-sex marriage 'Respect for Marriage Act' protections
Landmark legislation to protect same-sex and interracial marriage rights is expected to be signed by President Biden after the House joined the Senate in passing the Respect for Marriage Act with bipartisan support.
What’s a Gravy Train!!!!? Guess you had to be there
The East Bay indie music scene's queer and fem music group, Gravy Train!!!!, is set to reunite and ride again at next year's Mosswood Meltdown in Oakland.