NY Rangers criticized for decision to skip wearing 'Pride'-themed gear
The team was supposed to wear Pride-themed jerseys and gear during warm-ups against the Las Vegas Golden Knights, but instead wore their "Liberty Head" jerseys.
The team was supposed to wear Pride-themed jerseys and gear during warm-ups against the Las Vegas Golden Knights, but instead wore their "Liberty Head" jerseys.
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.
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.
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.
Pope Francis says homosexuality is a ‘sin,’ but ‘not a crime’
Pope Francis criticized laws that criminalize homosexuality as “unjust” and called on Catholic bishops who support the laws to welcome LGBTQ people into the church.
Pope Francis criticized laws that criminalize homosexuality as “unjust” and called on Catholic bishops who support the laws to welcome LGBTQ people into the church.
Longtime Castro bar suddenly closes
One of the Castro's oldest and beloved bars, Harvey’s, has now closed its doors; a victim of more than the pandemic. Originally, opened in 1974 as the Elephant Walk, it was renamed Harvey's in 1988, in honor of assassinated Supervisor Harvey Milk, closed forever on Sunday.
One of the Castro's oldest and beloved bars, Harvey’s, has now closed its doors; a victim of more than the pandemic. Originally, opened in 1974 as the Elephant Walk, it was renamed Harvey's in 1988, in honor of assassinated Supervisor Harvey Milk, closed forever on Sunday.
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.
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.
States target transgender health care in first bills of 2023
More than two dozen bills seeking to restrict transgender health care access have been introduced across 11 states for the legislative sessions beginning in early 2023.
More than two dozen bills seeking to restrict transgender health care access have been introduced across 11 states for the legislative sessions beginning in early 2023.
'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.
"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.
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.
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.