Transgender athlete wins, shares state honors, creating questions about inclusion
Unrattled by the controversy around her participation in girls' track and field events, AB Hernandez, an openly transgender student-athlete, achieved two first-place victories and a second-place win in the state championship on Saturday. She shared the podium and recognition with cisgender females as a result of new rules hurriedly adopted last week.
Unrattled by the controversy around her participation in girls' track and field events, AB Hernandez, an openly transgender student-athlete, achieved two first-place victories and a second-place win in the state championship on Saturday. She shared the podium and recognition with cisgender females as a result of new rules hurriedly adopted last week.
California vs. Trump in battle over trans youth in sports
Elana Redfield, federal policy director at the Williams Institute-UCLA, explains transgender rights and challenges amid Trump transgender athlete pressure. California's governing board for high school sports is changing its competition rules at this weekend?s state track-and-field championships to allow more girls to take part amid controversy over the participation of a trans student-athlete.
Elana Redfield, federal policy director at the Williams Institute-UCLA, explains transgender rights and challenges amid Trump transgender athlete pressure. California's governing board for high school sports is changing its competition rules at this weekend?s state track-and-field championships to allow more girls to take part amid controversy over the participation of a trans student-athlete.
California opens track-and-field finals to more girls after success of trans athlete, Trump threats
The governing board for California high school sports is changing its competition rules at this weekend’s state track-and-field championships to allow more girls to take part amid controversy over the participation of a trans student-athlete.
The governing board for California high school sports is changing its competition rules at this weekend’s state track-and-field championships to allow more girls to take part amid controversy over the participation of a trans student-athlete.
QTAPI Pride: San Francisco march celebrates identity amid federal rollbacks
San Francisco’s queer and trans AAPI communities gathered and marched in a show of resilience and unity outside City Hall. They celebrated identity while pushing back against growing federal threats to LGBTQ health funding.
San Francisco’s queer and trans AAPI communities gathered and marched in a show of resilience and unity outside City Hall. They celebrated identity while pushing back against growing federal threats to LGBTQ health funding.
Oakland LGBTQ Center opens despite Trump budget cuts
Just weeks shy of plans to open a new satellite center, the Oakland LGBTQ Community Center is seeking funds to continue serving LGBTQ residents.
Just weeks shy of plans to open a new satellite center, the Oakland LGBTQ Community Center is seeking funds to continue serving LGBTQ residents.
Trailblazing SF Supervisor Harvey Milk honored on what would be his 95th birthday
Harvey Milk, former San Francisco supervisor and California's first openly gay elected official, would have turned 95 years old on May 22, 2025.
Harvey Milk, former San Francisco supervisor and California's first openly gay elected official, would have turned 95 years old on May 22, 2025.
Trump?s passport gender policy sparks fear for trans travelers
A new survey by the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law New finds transgender Americans are traveling less frequently as a result of the 2024 election. Forty-five percent of respondents said they wanted to move out of the country because of the current political climate. Brad Sears, a senior scholar at the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law expands on the survey.
A new survey by the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law New finds transgender Americans are traveling less frequently as a result of the 2024 election. Forty-five percent of respondents said they wanted to move out of the country because of the current political climate. Brad Sears, a senior scholar at the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law expands on the survey.
New pope shares thoughts on gay marriage, abortion
Pope Leo XIV outlined a clear Catholic teaching on marriage and abortion Friday.
Pope Leo XIV outlined a clear Catholic teaching on marriage and abortion Friday.
Conservative commentator Charlie Kirk speaks at San Francisco State University
Conservative commentator Charlie Kirk on Tuesday spoke to an appreciative crowd Tuesday at San Francisco State University, touching on topics including illegal immigration, slavery, religion and transgender athletes.
Conservative commentator Charlie Kirk on Tuesday spoke to an appreciative crowd Tuesday at San Francisco State University, touching on topics including illegal immigration, slavery, religion and transgender athletes.
UPenn violated Title IX over transgender athlete participation, Trump administration finds
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights found that the University of Pennsylvania violated Title IX.
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights found that the University of Pennsylvania violated Title IX.
Dublin High School students protest removal of pride flag
Students and teachers at Dublin High School are speaking out after they were told the pride flag that flies out front has to be taken down. District officials say it violates policy. But LGBTQ students believe it was a community complaint that triggered the move.
Students and teachers at Dublin High School are speaking out after they were told the pride flag that flies out front has to be taken down. District officials say it violates policy. But LGBTQ students believe it was a community complaint that triggered the move.
California legislators reject two bills banning transgender women in female sports
A political analyst says this vote not only clarified how most voters in California feel but it also sent a message to President Trump.
A political analyst says this vote not only clarified how most voters in California feel but it also sent a message to President Trump.
Battle over trans athletes’ participation in girls sports comes to California Capitol
The battle over transgender athletes’ participation in youth sports will come to California on Tuesday as state lawmakers debate two bills aimed at keeping trans kids and teens off sports teams consistent with their gender identity.
The battle over transgender athletes’ participation in youth sports will come to California on Tuesday as state lawmakers debate two bills aimed at keeping trans kids and teens off sports teams consistent with their gender identity.
'Justice for Heklina' rally and march in London and San Francisco
Nearly two years after the shocking death of prolific San Francisco drag queen Heklina, a rally was held to demand action in the death investigation where no official cause has been announced.
Nearly two years after the shocking death of prolific San Francisco drag queen Heklina, a rally was held to demand action in the death investigation where no official cause has been announced.
Oakland recording studio owner creates safe place for female and LGBTQ+ artists
Studio X Recording, founded in 2021 by Karina Flonnoy, is a female-owned space focused on uplifting women and LGBTQ+ artists by providing a safe and supportive environment to develop their craft.
Studio X Recording, founded in 2021 by Karina Flonnoy, is a female-owned space focused on uplifting women and LGBTQ+ artists by providing a safe and supportive environment to develop their craft.
Trump order banning transgender people from serving in military blocked by federal judge
Judge Ana Reyes ruled Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s order to exclude transgender troops from military service likely violates their constitutional rights.
Judge Ana Reyes ruled Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s order to exclude transgender troops from military service likely violates their constitutional rights.
SF Pride faces financial difficulties after losing 5 corporate sponsors
SF Pride, the nonprofit that puts on the annual parade and two-day street fair, is facing financial difficulty after a handful of corporate sponsors have pulled their financial support.
SF Pride, the nonprofit that puts on the annual parade and two-day street fair, is facing financial difficulty after a handful of corporate sponsors have pulled their financial support.
SF Pride's director feels betrayed by Newsom for comments on trans athletes
This year's theme for the 55th annual San Francisco Pride celebration is ‘Queer Joy is Resistance’. Pride's executive director says she feels betrayed by Gov. Newsom's comments on transgender athletes.
This year's theme for the 55th annual San Francisco Pride celebration is ‘Queer Joy is Resistance’. Pride's executive director says she feels betrayed by Gov. Newsom's comments on transgender athletes.
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Transgender service members will be discharged from military, Pentagon says
A new policy at The Pentagon will disqualify service members or recruits from serving if they’ve ever been diagnosed with or treated for gender dysphoria – with few exceptions.
A new policy at The Pentagon will disqualify service members or recruits from serving if they’ve ever been diagnosed with or treated for gender dysphoria – with few exceptions.