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WEBOct 2, 2010 — Since 1971, the newspaper of record for the San Francisco Bay Area Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender community.
Obituaries News - Bay Area Reporter
WEBOBITUARIES. by Cynthia Laird. Aug 14, 2024. Nathan Purkiss, a gay man who worked for gay former San Francisco supervisor Mark Leno at City Hall and in Sacramento after Leno was elected to the state Assembly, died July 25, at his home in Davis, California.
Fate of gay bathhouse chain Steamworks hangs in balance amid …
WEBJun 21, 2023 — The fate of the Steamworks Baths chain hangs in the balance, as two companies with ownership stakes duke it out in a court battle that includes allegations of impersonation, attempted poisoning, and requested drug delivery.
News - Bay Area Reporter
WEBEditorial: B.A.R. election endorsements. NEWS. by BAR Editorial Board. Oct 2, 2024. The Bay Ares Reporter's endorsements — so far — for the November 5 general election. Additional recommendations will be posted in the coming weeks.
Obituaries: Erik Butterfield - Bay Area Reporter
WEBObituaries: Erik Butterfield. April 4, 1982 — April 2, 2024. Erik Butterfield, a vibrant soul with an infectious zest for life, left this world at the age of 41 on April 2, 2024, two days before his 42nd birthday. Born on April 4, 1982, in Seattle, Erik brought light and joy to all who knew him. He attended Newport High School and then the ...
Census LGBTQ questions test underway with monthly survey
WEBAug 29, 2024 — As the Bay Area Reporter had reported in May, census officials' target for launching the test had been this month. "As planned, the 2024 American Community Survey SOGI Test is underway. The test began earlier this month (August) and will continue through late 2024. The Census Bureau will publish the …
Legislators send myriad LGBTQ bills to Newsom
WEBAug 30, 2024 — Photos: Courtesy official sites. California legislators have sent Governor Gavin Newsom myriad bills aimed at protecting the rights of LGBTQ state residents and improving their health care needs. Newsom now has until September 30 to either sign them into law or veto the legislation. As has been the case in recent legislative sessions, medical ...
Campaign to protect same-sex marriage website removes …
WEBAug 27, 2024 — The website of the Freedom to Marry campaign to remove anti-same-sex marriage language from the state constitution prominently went live featuring a heterosexual-appearing couple as its main image.
Letters to the editor :: Bay Area Reporter
WEBJul 17, 2024 — Letters to the editor. by BAR staff. Wednesday July 24, 2024. Share this Post: Biden's place is history is set. President Joe Biden's place in history is set. He resuscitated the government the previous administration had strangled to death; using science, he stopped COVID-19 dead in its tracks. He authorized free testing and free vaccines.
Guest Opinion: Support Prop B: Crucial investments in the LGBTQ+ ...
WEBAug 28, 2024 — As we look to this November's election, Proposition B emerges as a pivotal measure deserving our full support. This proposition, a $360 million bond measure, seeks to secure funding for important city projects, including two critical ones for the LGBTQ+ community: $25 million for the revitalization of Harvey Milk Plaza and $27 million for the ...