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News Briefs: Muni T Third line starts new route Saturday

News Briefs: Muni T Third line starts new route Saturday

  • NEWS
  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Jan 4, 2023

On Saturday, January 7, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency's T Third line starts its historic new route, providing a direct Metro connection between Sunnydale and Chinatown-Rose Pak Station.

Guest Opinion: Leading with humanity: Putting the 'H' into LGBTQ+(H)

Guest Opinion: Leading with humanity: Putting the 'H' into LGBTQ+(H)

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  • by Griffin Graham
  • Jan 4, 2023

When I think of my life story and the series of events that brought me to where I am today, two words come to mind: adversity and resilience.

Political Notebook: On board prez, gay SF Supervisor-elect Engardio is undecided

Political Notebook: On board prez, gay SF Supervisor-elect Engardio is undecided

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  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Jan 4, 2023

Gay San Francisco District 4 Supervisor-elect Joel Engardio will face his first test as a new member of the Board of Supervisors Monday, January 9, when he casts a vote for president of the city's governing body.

Out in the World: LGBTQ rights at the center of tug of war globally in 2022

Out in the World: LGBTQ rights at the center of tug of war globally in 2022

  • NEWS
  • by Heather Cassell
  • Jan 4, 2023

LGBTQ people around the world faced challenges with ongoing attacks and groundbreaking wins in an action-packed 2022.

Tullock breaks barriers as San Francisco's chief adult probation officer

Tullock breaks barriers as San Francisco's chief adult probation officer

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  • by Eric Burkett
  • Jan 3, 2023

Cristel Tullock is the first African-American to lead the city and county of San Francisco's adult probation department, as well as the first Latina and first lesbian to do so.

California Supreme Court welcomes 1st queer woman

California Supreme Court welcomes 1st queer woman

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  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Jan 2, 2023

Associate Justice Kelli Evans is making history as the first queer woman of color to serve on California's highest court.

Ballot count blunder means trans dad didn't win Oakland school board seat

Ballot count blunder means trans dad didn't win Oakland school board seat

  • NEWS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Dec 30, 2022

Ballot count blunder means transgender dad Nick Resnick didn't win an Oakland school board seat. His opponent plans to seek court action.

New LGBTQ laws take effect January 1

New LGBTQ laws take effect January 1

  • NEWS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Dec 28, 2022

When the clock strikes midnight on January 1, a trove of new LGBTQ laws will go into effect in California.

Year in Review: 2022 brought LGBTQ gains amid backdrop of attacks

Year in Review: 2022 brought LGBTQ gains amid backdrop of attacks

  • NEWS
  • by Lisa Keen
  • Dec 28, 2022

There was no shortage of dramatic and consequential events to consider as the top stories for the LGBTQ community in 2022.

Political Notebook: 2022 Op-Art shines a light on transphobia

Political Notebook: 2022 Op-Art shines a light on transphobia

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  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Dec 28, 2022

This year's op-art shines a light on transphobia, which sadly has been on the rise across the country.

Editorial: Our wish list for Newsom in 2023

Editorial: Our wish list for Newsom in 2023

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  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Dec 28, 2022

The Bay Area Reporter editorial board has some ideas for how California Governor Gavin Newsom can use his political capital in 2023.

News Briefs: CA parks kickoff 2023 with special hikes

News Briefs: CA parks kickoff 2023 with special hikes

  • NEWS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Dec 28, 2022

California State Parks officials invite residents to welcome in 2023 by taking part in the agency's annual First Day Hike offerings.

Letters to the editor

Letters to the editor

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  • by BAR news staff
  • Dec 28, 2022

This week's letter writers sound off on Republican appointed judges and the current state of San Francisco's LGBTQ Castro neighborhood.

Transmissions: The New Year

Transmissions: The New Year

It was eight and a half years ago - in spring of 2014 - that Time magazine declared the "transgender tipping point" on its front cover.