Respect for Marriage Act may not be enough protection for gay marriage
With a vote of 267-157, and dozens of Republicans joining Democrats, the House passed the Respect for Marriage Act on Tuesday. The bill includes protections for same-sex and interracial marriages.
With a vote of 267-157, and dozens of Republicans joining Democrats, the House passed the Respect for Marriage Act on Tuesday. The bill includes protections for same-sex and interracial marriages.
Monkeypox vaccines available in limited supply for those eligible at SF General Hospital starting Wednesday
The monkeypox vaccine remains in limited supply with high demand, but San Francisco health officials say they've allocated 4,000 doses of the vaccine on Tuesday.
The monkeypox vaccine remains in limited supply with high demand, but San Francisco health officials say they've allocated 4,000 doses of the vaccine on Tuesday.
House votes for protections for same-sex and interracial marriages
Democrats argued intensely in favor of enshrining marriage equality in federal law, while Republicans steered clear of openly rejecting gay marriage.
Democrats argued intensely in favor of enshrining marriage equality in federal law, while Republicans steered clear of openly rejecting gay marriage.
Social media platforms failing to stop hate, threats against LGBTQ users, report says
The GLAAD report says that instead of protecting LGBTQ users, the companies are safeguarding information about how they respond to those attacks.
The GLAAD report says that instead of protecting LGBTQ users, the companies are safeguarding information about how they respond to those attacks.
San Francisco officials request 35,000 monkeypox vaccine doses as supply runs out
For a second day, hundreds of people lined up outside San Francisco General Hospital hoping to get a dose of the monkeypox vaccine.
For a second day, hundreds of people lined up outside San Francisco General Hospital hoping to get a dose of the monkeypox vaccine.
San Francisco calls on feds to speed up monkeypox vaccine distribution
San Francisco leaders called on the federal government Tuesday to ramp up distribution of monkeypox vaccines, saying the city needs to inoculate its vulnerable gay population, which has been disproportionately affected by the virus.
San Francisco leaders called on the federal government Tuesday to ramp up distribution of monkeypox vaccines, saying the city needs to inoculate its vulnerable gay population, which has been disproportionately affected by the virus.
Berkeley law professor confronts Sen. Josh Hawley over 'transphobic' comments
UC Berkeley Law Professor, Khiara Bridges went head-to-head with Missouri Republican Senator Josh Hawley. In a public discussion hearing aimed at addressing concerns surrounding Roe v. Wade, Bridges' accused Hawley of being "transphobic."
UC Berkeley Law Professor, Khiara Bridges went head-to-head with Missouri Republican Senator Josh Hawley. In a public discussion hearing aimed at addressing concerns surrounding Roe v. Wade, Bridges' accused Hawley of being "transphobic."
Health officials confirm 2nd case of monkeypox in Santa Clara County
Health officials have confirmed a second case of monkeypox in Santa Clara County on Thursday.
Health officials have confirmed a second case of monkeypox in Santa Clara County on Thursday.
Monkeypox cases in California double in past week; calls for additional vaccines in San Francisco
The number of monkeypox cases in California and San Francisco has more than doubled over the past week.
The number of monkeypox cases in California and San Francisco has more than doubled over the past week.
California restricts state-funded travel to 4 states amid anti-transgender legislation
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Thursday state-funded travel to Arizona, Indiana, Utah and Louisiana will be restricted as a result of recently passed anti-transgender legislation in those states.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Thursday state-funded travel to Arizona, Indiana, Utah and Louisiana will be restricted as a result of recently passed anti-transgender legislation in those states.
San Francisco working to get ahead of monkeypox outbreak, a disease that is seldom deadly
An infectious disease expert says monkeypox is seldom deadly, but is a disease that needs to be addressed, not feared. San Francisco's health department says they've tracked 16 cases of the virus so far. Vaccines are already developed.
An infectious disease expert says monkeypox is seldom deadly, but is a disease that needs to be addressed, not feared. San Francisco's health department says they've tracked 16 cases of the virus so far. Vaccines are already developed.
LGBTQ community concerned about Supreme Court weighing in on their marriages, families and adoptions
While there currently aren't any cases before the Supreme Court on same-sex marriage there are a slew of laws and bills under consideration that would impact LGBTQ rights.
While there currently aren't any cases before the Supreme Court on same-sex marriage there are a slew of laws and bills under consideration that would impact LGBTQ rights.
2022 marks San Francisco Pride's big comeback
This weekend marks San Francisco Pride's triumphant return from the two-year pandemic hiatus. See how 65 couples kicked off the festivities.
This weekend marks San Francisco Pride's triumphant return from the two-year pandemic hiatus. See how 65 couples kicked off the festivities.
San Francisco Pride event ends abruptly after pepper spray fired into crowd
Some San Francisco Pride events ended abruptly after someone sprayed pepper spray into the crowd
Some San Francisco Pride events ended abruptly after someone sprayed pepper spray into the crowd
San Francisco Pride weekend a mix of 'joy and rage'
During Saturday's Pride events, many people held signs demanding trans rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and blasting the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe V. Wade. This year's celebration has brought a mix of emotions.
During Saturday's Pride events, many people held signs demanding trans rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and blasting the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe V. Wade. This year's celebration has brought a mix of emotions.
Trans March kicks off SF Pride amid heightened vigilance, mixed emotions
Thousands packed Mission Dolores Park Friday for the Trans March – one of San Francisco’s largest events during Pride.
Thousands packed Mission Dolores Park Friday for the Trans March – one of San Francisco’s largest events during Pride.
First suspected case of monkeypox detected in Santa Clara County
The person in Santa Clara County tested positive for the virus while seeking other medical care and had recently traveled internationally.
The person in Santa Clara County tested positive for the virus while seeking other medical care and had recently traveled internationally.
Health officials warn of monkeypox as summer begins
Bay Area health officials issued a joint statement Thursday, urging awareness and caution about spreading the monkeypox virus as summer traveling and gatherings begin.
Bay Area health officials issued a joint statement Thursday, urging awareness and caution about spreading the monkeypox virus as summer traveling and gatherings begin.
Congressman Swalwell in San Lorenzo to support LGBTQ+ community
East Bay Congressman Eric Swalwell offered his support to members of the LGBTQ community at the San Lorenzo Library offering a message to stand against hate.
East Bay Congressman Eric Swalwell offered his support to members of the LGBTQ community at the San Lorenzo Library offering a message to stand against hate.
Surveillance video shows man cutting down American, Pride flags in East Bay
The superintendent of John Swett Unified said cutting down a Pride flag is intolerant and bigoted.
The superintendent of John Swett Unified said cutting down a Pride flag is intolerant and bigoted.