'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.
San Jose's next pedestrian mall will be social hub for the LGBTQ+ community
Post Street is poised to become one of San Jose’s most vibrant scenes.
Post Street is poised to become one of San Jose’s most vibrant scenes.
Hunter Schafer, trans 'Euphoria' star, says new passport lists her as male
Hunter Schafer, the transgender actress best known for HBO’s "Euphoria," says her new passport now lists her as a male in accordance with Trump's new policy on gender.
Hunter Schafer, the transgender actress best known for HBO’s "Euphoria," says her new passport now lists her as a male in accordance with Trump's new policy on gender.
Chef Melissa King hosts Lunar New Year celebration for queer AAPI community
Celebrity chef Melissa King hosted a unique Lunar New Year celebration in San Francisco, spotlighting the queer AAPI community. The event featured neon lion dancers, vibrant drag performances, and a massive grazing table with dishes celebrating her Chinese American heritage.
Celebrity chef Melissa King hosted a unique Lunar New Year celebration in San Francisco, spotlighting the queer AAPI community. The event featured neon lion dancers, vibrant drag performances, and a massive grazing table with dishes celebrating her Chinese American heritage.
Transgender athlete supporters to launch lawsuits over Trump executive order
President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order barring trans athletes from participating in women's sports. Opponents said lawsuits would be filed in 24 hours in protection of this minority class of citizens.
President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order barring trans athletes from participating in women's sports. Opponents said lawsuits would be filed in 24 hours in protection of this minority class of citizens.
Trump signs executive order aiming to ban transgender athletes from women's sports
At a signing ceremony Wednesday, Trump said the "war on women's sports is over."
At a signing ceremony Wednesday, Trump said the "war on women's sports is over."
Judge rules in favor of 3 transgender women who don't want to be placed in men's prisons
A federal judge has ruled in favor of three transgender women who asked not to be transferred to male prisons across the country, saying they will face harm, humiliation and possible sexual assault, which they have suffered in the past.
A federal judge has ruled in favor of three transgender women who asked not to be transferred to male prisons across the country, saying they will face harm, humiliation and possible sexual assault, which they have suffered in the past.
San Francisco promises to protect LGBTQ community from Trump policies
Political leaders in San Francisco are pushing back against what they believe is a concerted effort to target the LGBTQ community.
Political leaders in San Francisco are pushing back against what they believe is a concerted effort to target the LGBTQ community.
3 trans women file emergency request not to be transferred to male prisons
Three transgender women are asking for "emergency relief" to not be transferred to male prisons across the country, saying they will face harm, humiliation and possible sexual assault, which they have suffered in the past.
Three transgender women are asking for "emergency relief" to not be transferred to male prisons across the country, saying they will face harm, humiliation and possible sexual assault, which they have suffered in the past.
Hundreds protest Trump and new policies in San Jose
Organizers say they intend to push back on Trump’s policies on immigration, women’s rights, the LGBTQ+ community.
Organizers say they intend to push back on Trump’s policies on immigration, women’s rights, the LGBTQ+ community.
El Cerrito makes history with first openly gay council majority in Bay Area
History will be made in the city of El Cerrito this week with the swearing in of two new LGBTQ+ councilmembers.
History will be made in the city of El Cerrito this week with the swearing in of two new LGBTQ+ councilmembers.
Jailed suspect rebooked for hate crime charge against Santa Cruz LGBTQ bar
Santa Cruz police say a man already in jail for a crime has now been charged for a separate hate crime.
Santa Cruz police say a man already in jail for a crime has now been charged for a separate hate crime.
Man accused of assaulting Rep. Nancy Mace released from jail
James McIntyre, a 33-year-old Illinois resident, has been released from jail after being charged with assaulting U.S. Representative Nancy Mace at the Capitol.
James McIntyre, a 33-year-old Illinois resident, has been released from jail after being charged with assaulting U.S. Representative Nancy Mace at the Capitol.
Santa Clara County allocates $5 million, prepares for Trump immigration policies
More than 40% of Santa Clara County residents were born outside the United States.
More than 40% of Santa Clara County residents were born outside the United States.