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.
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.
SF Castro club owners beef up security ahead of New Year's Eve
Bar and club owners are preparing for the upcoming New Year's Eve celebrations by focusing on security.
Bar and club owners are preparing for the upcoming New Year's Eve celebrations by focusing on security.
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.
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.
The fight to legalize gay marriage began back in 2004, when the first marriage licenses were issued to gay couples in San Francisco.
Biden signs gay marriage bill at White House ceremony
President Joe Biden signed gay marriage legislation into law Tuesday before a crowd of thousands, a ceremony that reflected growing acceptance of same-sex unions.
President Joe Biden signed gay marriage legislation into law Tuesday before a crowd of thousands, a ceremony that reflected growing acceptance of same-sex unions.
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.
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.
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.
House passes bill protecting same-sex, interracial marriages, sends to Biden
The House has given final approval to protections for same-sex marriages.
The House has given final approval to protections for same-sex marriages.
Putin signs law expanding Russia's rules against LGBT 'propaganda'
Russia’s new law outlaws advertising, media and online resources, books, films and theater productions deemed to contain such LGBT “propaganda.”
Russia’s new law outlaws advertising, media and online resources, books, films and theater productions deemed to contain such LGBT “propaganda.”
Supreme Court justices spar in latest clash of religion and gay rights
The Supreme Court on Monday heard the case of a Christian graphic artist who objects to designing wedding websites for gay couples.
The Supreme Court on Monday heard the case of a Christian graphic artist who objects to designing wedding websites for gay couples.
'Light in the Grove' on the eve of World Aids Day
On the eve of World Aids Day, there was an annual gathering at Golden Gate Park called "Light in the Grove" to honor the many lives lost to HIV/AIDS and celebrate the survivors.
On the eve of World Aids Day, there was an annual gathering at Golden Gate Park called "Light in the Grove" to honor the many lives lost to HIV/AIDS and celebrate the survivors.
Honoring the legacy of slain San Francisco leaders Harvey Milk, George Moscone
A candlelight vigil at San Francisco’s Harvey Milk Plaza honored Supervisor Milk and Mayor George Moscone 44 years after they were killed inside their offices at San Francisco City Hall.
A candlelight vigil at San Francisco’s Harvey Milk Plaza honored Supervisor Milk and Mayor George Moscone 44 years after they were killed inside their offices at San Francisco City Hall.
Russian Duma gives anti-LGBTQ 'propaganda' bill final approval
The bill would significantly expand restrictions on activities seen as promoting gay rights in Russia, another step in a years-long crackdown on the country's embattled LGBTQ community.
The bill would significantly expand restrictions on activities seen as promoting gay rights in Russia, another step in a years-long crackdown on the country's embattled LGBTQ community.
Marjorie Taylor Greene, Scott Wiener clash on Twitter over LGBTQ 'slander'
One day after Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene's Twitter account was reinstated, she took aim at state Sen. Scott Wiener.
One day after Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene's Twitter account was reinstated, she took aim at state Sen. Scott Wiener.
Accused Club Q shooter has multiple ties to California: report
The suspect in the deadly attack on an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado apparently has multiple ties to California. Anderson Lee Aldrich is set to appear virtually in court Wednesday morning.
The suspect in the deadly attack on an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado apparently has multiple ties to California. Anderson Lee Aldrich is set to appear virtually in court Wednesday morning.
In California, 10% of Legislature now identifies as LGBTQ
While LGBTQ candidates and their supporters celebrated several milestone victories around the nation in this year’s midterm elections, California quietly reached its own: At least 10% of its state lawmakers identify publicly as LGBTQ, believed to be a first for any U.S. legislature.
While LGBTQ candidates and their supporters celebrated several milestone victories around the nation in this year’s midterm elections, California quietly reached its own: At least 10% of its state lawmakers identify publicly as LGBTQ, believed to be a first for any U.S. legislature.
Veteran helped disarm shooter at Colorado gay club: ‘It’s the reflex’
Rich Fierro told reporters how he grabbed the shooter's body armor and began punching him. Police say Fierro and another man, Thomas James, stopped the shooter after he began spraying bullets inside Club Q on Saturday night.
Rich Fierro told reporters how he grabbed the shooter's body armor and began punching him. Police say Fierro and another man, Thomas James, stopped the shooter after he began spraying bullets inside Club Q on Saturday night.
San Francisco LGBTQ+ community stands up to hate after deadly Colorado nightclub shooting
San Francisco's LGBTQ community is saddened, upset and speaking out against hate and violence after a mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs.
San Francisco's LGBTQ community is saddened, upset and speaking out against hate and violence after a mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs.
Outrage and grief in San Francisco after Colorado shooting at LGBTQ club
The Colorado shooting is reverberating around the world, especially in gay communities like San Francisco's Castro District.
The Colorado shooting is reverberating around the world, especially in gay communities like San Francisco's Castro District.
Colorado LGBTQ nightclub shooting: 5 dead, 25 hurt in attack at gay club, police say
A shooting at a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs left multiple people dead and several others injured Saturday night, according to police.
A shooting at a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs left multiple people dead and several others injured Saturday night, according to police.