Drag Story Hour at the San Lorenzo Library met with protesters
During the event people gathered in front of the library to protest against and support a person dressed in drag reading to children.
Australian man sentenced to 9 years in prison for gay Californian's 1988 manslaughter
An Australian man who admitted killing a gay American by punching him off a cliff top in Sydney in 1988 was sentenced on Thursday to nine years in prison, ending the victim’s family’s 35-year battle for justice.
Joe Biden reveals LGBTQ+ initiatives but postpones White House Pride Month event due to poor air quality
The Pride Month event will be held Saturday and will show support for LGBTQ+ people at a time when the community feels under attack and the White House has little recourse to challenge state-level legislation against them.
Man arrested, suspected of hate crime in SF's Castro District
San Francisco police have made an arrest in a suspected hate crime in the city's Castro District.
Human Rights Campaign declares state of emergency warning for LGBTQ+ people
The civil rights group warns of what it calls an “unprecedented and dangerous" rise in discriminatory laws in some states, saying more than 70 anti-LGBTQ+ bills have been signed into law so far this year.
Pride becomes minefield for big US companies, but many continue their support
Dozens of big companies are sponsoring LGBTQ+ Pride events and displaying racks of Pride-themed merchandise. But this year, the rainbow has lost some shine.
Hundreds of cyclists leave Bay Area to LA to raise money for AIDS awareness
Hundreds of cyclists pedaled away from the San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles on Sunday to promote AIDS research and awareness at the AIDS/LifeCyle event.
Rohnert Park police launch anti-hate campaign in honor of Pride Month
In honor of June being Pride Month, the Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety launched an anti-hate campaign, where businesses, schools and community organizations can designate themselves as an official safe space for the LGBTQ+ community.
Tennessee's anti-drag law struck down as too broad, too vague
The judge, who was appointed by former President Donald Trump, said placing strict limits on drag shows is unconstitutional.
'Queerest Library Ever': San Francisco Public Library prepares for Pride month
San Francisco public libraries are celebrating pride month, calling itself the "Queerest Library Ever."
3 out of 4 Americans support LGBTQ ad campaigns, GLAAD survey finds
More than half of people polled said seeing LGBTQ people in ads makes them "more comfortable with people who are different than themselves."
San Francisco kicks off Pride month with flag-raising, Jane Fonda, parade
San Francisco Mayor London Breed, alongside local and state leaders, will officially launch the month-long celebration of Pride Month on Friday; the annual event will commence with the raising of a new Pride flag in the Castro District.
LGBTQ+ Pride month begins with protests, parades, parties
This year’s Pride month occurs in a political climate where legislative action from some states has banned drag shows and access to gender-affirming care.
Uganda president signs tough anti-gay bill into law with death penalty in some cases
The new law prescribes the death penalty for "aggravated homosexuality," which is defined as cases of sexual relations involving people infected with HIV as well as with minors and other categories of vulnerable people.
SF Pride says this year's celebration is more important than ever, amid anti-LGBTQ laws and backlash
San Francisco Pride preparations are in full swing as the city gets ready for celebrations in June and the Pride Parade that draws people from around the world.
Newsom criticizes Target for removing LGBTQ merchandise
Gov. Gavin Newsom slammed Target and its CEO for recently removing some LGBTQ merchandise from stores.
Target pulls some LGBTQ+ merchandise from stores ahead of June Pride month after threats to workers
Target is removing certain items from its stores and making other changes to its LGBTQ+ merchandise nationwide ahead of Pride month, after an intense backlash from some customers including violent confrontations with its workers.
Drag icon, Heklina, honored in public memorial at Castro Theatre
San Francisco drag icon, Heklina, was honored Tuesday during a public memorial at San Francisco's Castro Theatre. A portion of Castro Street is closed for 12 hours due to the event.
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.
American Bites, San Francisco restaurant, slammed for anti-trans event
A San Francisco restaurant found itself the target of angry online comments after hosting a fundraising event for the local Republican Party that reportedly featured speakers who criticized the transgender community.