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San Francisco Wrestles With Drug Approach as Death and Chaos Engulf Tenderloin
Fentanyl is taking over part of San Francisco as skyrocketing overdoses combined with the pandemic put the city at a precipice like never before.
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Join editors and publishers from the city's leading independent news outlets for a discussion about why their work is essential.
New Report on LGBTQ Experience in Georgia Details Health Equity Disparities
A new report reveals LGBTQ health disparities among those surveyed, including alarming mental health statistics for Georgia's transgender community.
Martuni's Sells Wines, Aprons, Shirts for Quick Gifts
Get a taste of those fun cabaret shows at Martuni's that we miss so much. The popular martini bar is making do in difficult times by selling a cute variety of gifts items.
Borgata Gives 5K to Assist Transgender Name Changes
The contribution will be used to support the assistance Garden State Equality gives to transgender people in New Jersey seeking legal name changes.
Elisa Crespo Could Become First Trans NYC Council Member
Elisa Crespo is running to become the first trans woman on the New York City Council.
Austin Police Officer Suspended Over 'Gay' Comment on Body Cam
Austin police officer Ryan Seweryn has been suspended for ten days for referring to a protester as "that gay dude."
Theatre at Renowned Jacob's Pillow Dance Center Burns Down
Firefighters arrived to find flames on the right side of the building. A short time later, the 30-year-old, 216-seat wooden theater went up in flames with sound that the fire chief described as like a tornado.
Finally! Election Celebrations in the Bay Area
Enjoy a round-up of several video clips of celebrations in the Bay Area and across the U.S. following the announcement of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris' winning the presidential/vice-presidential election of 2020.
Election Night(life) Watch Parties
Want to ease the anxiety of the upcoming election? Some nightclubs and organizations without political affiliations will host online —and in-person— watch parties and related events. Here's a quick roundup to consider for your evening's choices.
Terrorgrams: Peaches Christ & Crew's 'Screaming Telegrams' Bring Door-to-Door Scary Delights
Get some creepy clowns and ghoulish gals delivered to your door, or a ghoul-friend's, with the new Screaming Telegrams service.
Chicago's Boystown Drops Moniker, Embraces Greater Inclusiveness
After a recent survey, Northalsted Business Alliance will retire the use of the "Boystown" moniker in marketing for the Chicago neighborhood in order to be more inclusive and welcoming.
Historic Boston Nightclubs Ramrod and Machine Permanently Closed
Ramrod and Machine, the last two queer nightclubs in Boston's Fenway neighborhood, permanently shuttered their doors just before quarantine and won't be coming back.
Literary Grants, Fellowships and Awards Update
Literary arts emergency grant recipients have been announced, George Takei wins an award, and Lambda Literary's LitFest schedule is announced.
A Weekend in the Castro: Businesses, Re-opened
Visitors to the Castro district on Sunday, Sept. 13 enjoyed outdoor dining, drinks and shopping at local stores. Safety and health precautions were heeded as patrons enjoyed themselves while supporting local businesses.
How Starving Public Health Fueled a COVID Fire in Florida
As the nation starved the public health system intended to protect communities against disease, staffing and funding fell faster and further in the Sunshine State, leaving it especially unprepared for the worst health crisis in a century.
Castro Street Closure Request for Dining Plaza Hits Roadblock
A request by the Castro Merchants to turn a portion of a street running through the heart of San Francisco's LGBTQ district into an outdoor dining plaza on weekends through the end of the year has run into a roadblock over fire vehicle access.
Editorial: Raise An Inclusive Castro Flag
The Castro Merchants, the organization of neighborhood businesses which oversees the iconic rainbow flag flying at Castro and Market streets, should consider installing a more inclusive version of the global symbol of LGBTQ rights.
Editorial: Show the Castro Some Love
It's been a stark four months of mostly sheltering in place for the city — and the rest of the Bay Area — but there are signs that the Castro is coming back to life.
Mercy Housing Under Fire from 95 Laguna Resident
A disabled bisexual woman who is a resident of 95 Laguna Street is seeking mediation with Mercy Housing following a series of injuries she said she sustained after moving to the San Francisco affordable housing complex geared toward LGBTQ seniors.
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