SF's lesbian fire chief addresses controversy over Pride parade
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San Francisco Fire Chief Jeanine Nicholson, who is the first openly lesbian woman to hold the post, talks about the conflict between LGBTQ+ officers and the city's Pride parade over the decision to ban uniformed officers from marching the annual celebration.

San Francisco police, firefighters refuse to march in Pride parade over uniform battle

SF Pride won't allow police officers to march in the parade unless they wear civilian clothes. Police officers have responded saying they won't participate in this year's event unless they can wear their uniforms.

Mayor Breed opts out of SF Pride parade over police uniform controversy

San Francisco Mayor London Breed said she will not march in next month's Pride parade unless organizers relent and allow participating law enforcement officers to wear their uniforms.

First-ever 'Pride Prom' held at Concord High School

Contra Costa County on Saturday held its first-ever "Pride Prom" – a night dedicated to celebrating high school students who are part of the LGBTQ+ community.

NYC posting billboards in Florida denouncing 'Don't Say Gay' law, inviting LGBTQ+ to city

New York City is launching a campaign denouncing Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' law with five billboards across the Sunshine State inviting Floridians to move to New York City.

California corporate diversity law ruled unconstitutional

A Los Angeles judge ruled Friday that California's landmark law mandating that corporations diversify their boards with members from certain racial, ethnic or LGBT groups is unconstitutional.

SF LGBTQ groups blast redistricting plan that would separate Tenderloin and SOMA

LGBTQ groups in San Francisco blasted that the new redistricting plans would separate LGBTQ communities in the Tenderloin and South of Market areas.

San Francisco supervisor proposes new zoning regulations allowing for the revival of gay bathhouses

In an effort to create more safe spaces for San Francisco's LGBTQ community, Supervisor Rafael Mandelman on Tuesday proposed creating new zoning regulations that would allow for the revival of gay bathhouses.

LGBTQ+ pride prom coming to East Bay high schools

"Going to a place where you can say you are queer, be your full self without worrying about being bullied is magical," said one transgender student.

District faces pushback against potential San Francisco school district layoffs

San Francisco schools are looking at cutting staff to offset a severe budget crisis. While the district is set to vote on looking at reducing staff, the teachers union is demanding the district to not make any cuts, and instead are calling on the state to increase funding.

Calls for FDA to drop rule on blood donations by gay people amid blood shortage

As the State of California, and the nation, continue to face a dire blood shortage, there are new calls on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to end restrictions on blood donations by gay men. Among those involved in the renewed effort, health experts, LGBTQ organizations, and state leaders.

'Jeopardy!' champ Amy Schneider opens a new chapter for show

Schneider's success put her in the ranks of Ken Jennings, who's serving as guest host, and the quiz show's other all-time greats. It also made Schneider, a trans woman, a visible symbol of achievement for often-marginalized people.