Pelosi-backed candidate enters race for San Francisco supervisor's seat
Health-care advocate and campaign manager of Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi's Save Our Health Care campaign, Gary McCoy, announced his candidacy for the District 8 supervisor's seat in San Francisco on Tuesday.
Health-care advocate and campaign manager of Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi's Save Our Health Care campaign, Gary McCoy, announced his candidacy for the District 8 supervisor's seat in San Francisco on Tuesday.
SF cafe owner announces candidacy for District 8 Supervisor
Manny Yekutiel , owner of Manny's Cafe in San Francisco, officially announced on Monday that he is running for District 8 Supervisor which represents the Castro and other neighborhoods when its current Supervisor, Rafael Mandelman terms out in January 2027. He is being endorsed by Mandalman. He spoke with KTVU's Amber Lee in a one-on-one interview about his plans and priorities. So far, Yekutiel is the only person who's officially announced his candidacy for the seat. There is at least one other person who's considering entering the race.
Manny Yekutiel , owner of Manny's Cafe in San Francisco, officially announced on Monday that he is running for District 8 Supervisor which represents the Castro and other neighborhoods when its current Supervisor, Rafael Mandelman terms out in January 2027. He is being endorsed by Mandalman. He spoke with KTVU's Amber Lee in a one-on-one interview about his plans and priorities. So far, Yekutiel is the only person who's officially announced his candidacy for the seat. There is at least one other person who's considering entering the race.
Parents can now opt kids out of LGBTQ+ lessons
Amy Whelan has been a Senior Staff Attorney at the National Center for LGBTQ Rights (NCLR) explains Supreme Court ruling that allows parents to withdraw their child from LGBTQ+ lessons that conflict with their religious beliefs.
Amy Whelan has been a Senior Staff Attorney at the National Center for LGBTQ Rights (NCLR) explains Supreme Court ruling that allows parents to withdraw their child from LGBTQ+ lessons that conflict with their religious beliefs.
NRA speaks out as Trump administration mulls possible trans firearms ban
Department of Justice officials are reportedly considering placing gun restrictions on trans people in the wake of Annunciation School shooting.
Department of Justice officials are reportedly considering placing gun restrictions on trans people in the wake of Annunciation School shooting.
Justice Department considers possible ban on transgender people owning guns
Several DOJ officials reportedly held meetings to discuss gun restrictions for transgender individuals since the Minneapolis school shooting last month.
Several DOJ officials reportedly held meetings to discuss gun restrictions for transgender individuals since the Minneapolis school shooting last month.
Iconic SF drag club Oasis to close after 10 years
Oasis a beloved San Francisco nightclub, known for cabaret and drag shows, announced its impending closure on Monday.
Oasis a beloved San Francisco nightclub, known for cabaret and drag shows, announced its impending closure on Monday.
California preserves LGBTQ crisis support amid Trump's suicide hotline cuts
A new Trump administration policy goes into effect Thursday that some worry could endanger the lives of young LGBTQ people.
A new Trump administration policy goes into effect Thursday that some worry could endanger the lives of young LGBTQ people.
Student loan forgiveness program getting Trump overhaul: What’s changing
Here’s a look at how President Trump and the Education Department are looking to reshape the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which cancels student debt for some employees after 10 years.
Here’s a look at how President Trump and the Education Department are looking to reshape the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which cancels student debt for some employees after 10 years.
Drag performer detained by ICE in San Francisco at asylum hearing
Immigration enforcement officers detained a drag performer in San Francisco a few days before Pride festivities kicked off in the city.
Immigration enforcement officers detained a drag performer in San Francisco a few days before Pride festivities kicked off in the city.
Memorial to gay rights icon Harvey Milk planned in San Francisco's Castro
A tribute to gay rights pioneer Harvey Milk is officially on track to become a reality on the corner of Market and Castro.
A tribute to gay rights pioneer Harvey Milk is officially on track to become a reality on the corner of Market and Castro.
2025 SF Pride weekend kicks off with Trans March, Rainbow Lasers display
San Francisco's LGBTQ community kicked of Pride Weekend 2025 with the annual Trans March and a Rainbow Lasers display.
San Francisco's LGBTQ community kicked of Pride Weekend 2025 with the annual Trans March and a Rainbow Lasers display.
Star Amerasu: Creating a world she wants to live in by reaching into outer space
Star Amerasu is reaching out of this world to find her place to shine as an artist, singer and content creator. She's been keeping busy all Pride month and shares a message of resilience with the transgender community.
Star Amerasu is reaching out of this world to find her place to shine as an artist, singer and content creator. She's been keeping busy all Pride month and shares a message of resilience with the transgender community.
Star Amerasu: Creating a world she wants to live in by reaching into outer space
A Pride month profile on Star Amerasu. This Black, transgender artist is reaching out of this world to find her place to shine as an artist, singer and content creator. She's been keeping busy all Pride month and shares a message of resilience with the trans and LGBTQ+ community.
A Pride month profile on Star Amerasu. This Black, transgender artist is reaching out of this world to find her place to shine as an artist, singer and content creator. She's been keeping busy all Pride month and shares a message of resilience with the trans and LGBTQ+ community.
Pentagon strips Harvey Milk's name from Navy ship on Pride weekend
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday that the U.S. Navy was renaming the USNS Harvey Milk, named for one of the country’s first openly gay elected officials in San Francisco.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday that the U.S. Navy was renaming the USNS Harvey Milk, named for one of the country’s first openly gay elected officials in San Francisco.
California transgender sports policies on the line
Shannon Minter, Legal Director of the National Center for LGBTQ Rights, reacts to Trump administration argument that California violated Title IX by letting trans athletes compete. The Education Department has given the state 10 days to ban transgender athletes or lose federal funds.
Shannon Minter, Legal Director of the National Center for LGBTQ Rights, reacts to Trump administration argument that California violated Title IX by letting trans athletes compete. The Education Department has given the state 10 days to ban transgender athletes or lose federal funds.
Bay Area ballroom culture is more than just glitz and glam
It’s easy to think ballroom culture is just about the glitz and glam of costume reveals, the dancing, voguing, trophies and cash prizes. But the founders of the collective Oakland To All said ballroom culture means so much more than what lies on the surface.
It’s easy to think ballroom culture is just about the glitz and glam of costume reveals, the dancing, voguing, trophies and cash prizes. But the founders of the collective Oakland To All said ballroom culture means so much more than what lies on the surface.
San Francisco Opera to celebrate Pride with bold, immersive concert
San Francisco Opera’s first-ever Pride Concert is a vibrant, high-tech celebration of LGBTQ identity. The show will blend music, visuals, and community to honor queer joy and resilience.
San Francisco Opera’s first-ever Pride Concert is a vibrant, high-tech celebration of LGBTQ identity. The show will blend music, visuals, and community to honor queer joy and resilience.
San Francisco Pride kicks off this weekend
San Francisco Pride – one of the largest events of its kind in the world – kicks off this weekend.
San Francisco Pride – one of the largest events of its kind in the world – kicks off this weekend.
California found in violation of Title IX in clash with Trump officials over transgender athletes
The Trump administration has found that the California Department of Education and the state’s high school sports federation violated civil rights law by allowing transgender girls to compete on girls' sports teams.
The Trump administration has found that the California Department of Education and the state’s high school sports federation violated civil rights law by allowing transgender girls to compete on girls' sports teams.
Stanford no longer providing gender-affirming surgeries for children
Stanford Medicine has paused gender-related surgeries for patients under the age of 19.
Stanford Medicine has paused gender-related surgeries for patients under the age of 19.