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Phatima Rude Memorial to Be Held Aug. 1 at Public Works
Known for outrageous and unique performances, the late local drag performer Phatima Rude (Leigh Pankonin) will be remembered at a gathering on August 1 at Public Works.
LGBTQ Advocates Celebrate Approval of Two Illinois Marriage Certificate Modernization Bills
Trans and non-binary people who were married in Illinois will now be able to obtain marriage certificates that reflect their authentic selves, thanks to legislation signed by Gov. JB Pritzker.
Two Homelands Converge for LGBTQ Cuban Americans in Miami's Little Havana
A gay Cuban American journalist returns to his childhood home of Miami to explore Little Havana's legacy and the impact of queer Cuban culture.
Woman Removed From Flight During Homophobic Rant
On an American Airlines Dallas-bound flight, a woman and her travel companions were being removed for not following mask mandates when she launched into the bigotted rant.
Mask Mandate Back on in Los Angeles as Virus Cases Rise
Los Angeles County residents will again be required to wear masks indoors, regardless of their vaccination status amid a spike in COVID-19 cases, most of them the highly transmissible delta variant.
Red State, Blue State, Twin Outbreak: Behind Wyoming and Colorado's COVID Spikes
"Small rises in cases in rural areas can have devastating consequences because, chances are, there's fewer health care resources in those places in order to save lives," says epidemiologist Jennifer Nuzzo.
Missouri Hospital Opens 6th Virus Ward as Variant Rages
A Springfield, Missouri, hospital has opened its sixth COVID-19 ward as the delta virus variant rages in the state's southwest region.
Inside Provincetown's Legacy of Transgender Representation
From the Portuguese immigrants of the 1860s and the varied artists of the 1900s to today's flourishing LGBTQ community, Provincetown continues to be a haven of acceptance.
50 Years in 50 Weeks: 1984 - Saluting Sylvester
Our weekly search for the year's best item stopped still for a fascinating two-page interview with the late great Sylvester. The feature served as an advance to his now-legendary Feb. 4 One Night Only concert at The Castro Theatre.
Watch: Va. School District Appealing Teacher's Return After Opposing Pronoun Policy
Loudoun County Public Schools in Virginia is fighting a judge's ruling to reinstate Byron "Tanner" Cross after he was placed on leave for calling the preferred pronoun policy child abuse.
California Virus Cases Rising as Delta Variant Spreads
California broadly reopened its economy barely two weeks ago and since then an especially contagious coronavirus variant has spread among the unvaccinated.
50 Years in 50 Weeks: 1983,Tom Ammiano on 'Pitfall Prancing'
Let's gander at a June 23 interview with Tom Ammiano, gay comic and later, politico and memoirist. Writer Scott Treimel's ruminative feature focuses on the politics of Tom's "sissy" stand-up style.
New Jersey Issues Apology for Systemic Discrimination Against LGBTQ Bars
For 34 years, the state of New Jersey manipulated its liquor laws to disenfranchise the LGBTQ community, and now it's owning up, issuing a formal apology from the state's governor and attorney general.
LA County Urges Indoor Masks Even if Vaccinated
Health officials in Los Angeles County are recommending, but not making mandatory that people wear masks indoors in public places regardless of their vaccination status.
Georgia Sued for Ban on Gender-Affirming Care Under Medicaid
Two transgender women are suing the state of Georgia, saying they've been denied access to gender-affirming health care under its Medicaid program.
50 Years in 50 Weeks: 1982 Doubled the Fun
1982 saw the Bay Area Reporter moving to a weekly format, which provided twice as much fascinating coverage, including the year's best in arts, and a popular Dog Show on Castro Street with an appearance by Shirley MacLaine.
Unvaccinated Missourians Fuel COVID
As the U.S. emerges from the COVID-19 crisis, Missouri is becoming a cautionary tale for the rest of the country.
First Look: New Rainbow Lifeguard Tower Erected in Long Beach
After a suspected arson destroyed the original tower, the community came together to put up a new symbol of Pride at Long Beach.
After Years of Harassment, Gay Couple Finds Out Neighbor is Responsible
A married gay couple in Milton, Massachusetts, recently discovered that their neighbor was behind years of homophobic harassment.
It's About to Get Tougher for Transgender People in Montana to Amend Birth Certificates
This spring, the Republican-led Montana Legislature passed a bill signed by Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte that once again requires a court order to change a birth certificate.