SF Castro District holds vigil on 10th anniversary of Pulse nightclub shooting

A somber gathering took place in San Francisco's Castro neighborhood as community leaders and residents honored those killed and injured in the Pulse nightclub shooting.

Minneapolis City Hall hosting first-ever drag show to celebrate Pride month

As part of Pride month honoring the LGBTQ+ community, Minneapolis City Council members have announced they will host the first-ever drag show at city hall this week.

Support for same-sex marriage hits new low, poll shows

While more than half of Americans still advocate for same-sex marriage overall support has declined over the last couple of years as attitudes nationwide have shifted, according to a new poll.

Volunteer to set up San Francisco's Pink Triangle for Pride month

It's June and in San Francisco, that means you might have noticed the rainbow-colored Pride flags along Market Street are flapping in the cool summer fog. 

Los Gatos raises first-ever Pride flag after student-led push

For the first time ever, Los Gatos raised a Progress Pride Flag on the lawn of the Civic Center, just in time for the start of Pride Month.

Trump administration ban on transgender troops illegal, appeals court rules

An appellate court ruled the Trump administration violated the constitutional rights of transgender members of the U.S. military by barring them from serving.

World’s first Chinese queer museum opens in San Francisco’s Chinatown

Founder and LGBTQ activist Xiang Qui Chen, who moved to San Francisco from China, said the museum is a way to educate, inspire, and promote visibility for the Chinese LGBTQ community in her adopted city.

12th annual Bay Area Book Festival, a bold, Berkeley-based literary extravaganza

Starting this Friday, Berkeley will hold its 12th annual Bay Area Book Festival, a "world-class literary extravaganza", boasting as many as 400 authors on 21 stages at multiple downtown venues. 

Former Congressman Barney Frank dead at 86

Former Congressman Barney Frank was trailblazer for gay rights and also helped craft the most significant changes to the financial system in a generation.

LGBTQ+ nonprofits urge SF Mayor Lurie to reconsider $17 million in budget cuts

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is facing pressure from the city’s LGBTQ+ community to reconsider a budget proposal that would slash millions of dollars in funding for non-profits offering health, housing, and job services.     

CSU challenging 'lawless overreach' in federal probe at San Jose State

In the latest legal clash pitting California colleges against the Trump administration, California State University has sued the U.S. Department of Education to challenge the findings of a probe accusing San Jose State University of violating federal civil rights law by allowing a transgender woman to play on its women's volleyball team.

Trump admin removes pride flag from Stonewall Monument

The Trump administration has removed the LGBTQ+ pride flag from the Stonewall National Monument.

San Francisco's historic Castro Theatre reopens after $41M restoration

San Francisco's historic Castro Theatre reopens after $41M restoration with a ribbon cutting ceremony with live music and political leaders in attendance. KTVU was invited inside for an exclusive tour before the festivities started.

19 states sue HHS over push to ban transgender care for minors

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s push to limit gender-affirming care for young people is being challenged by 19 Democratic states and Washington, DC.

From Kentucky to the Castro: SF Pride's trans executive director makes Out100 list

Suzanne Ford, SF Pride's 1st trans woman executive director, made Out Magazine's Out100 list for 2025. She's also in a new short documentary that premiered recently at the Roxie Theater in San Francisco.

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The Executive Director of San Francisco Pride was featured in a new short documentary that premiered over the weekend. Suzanne Ford, the first transgender woman to hold the position as Pride's executive director, is also receiving national acclaim and is being honored by Out Magazine's Out 100 list.