Singer-songwriter Marilyn Mitchell, who played in San Francisco’s popular 2003-2010 all-trans rock band Lipstick Conspiracy, shares new music and life stories this week – and hints that her former group may get back together. Her…
How much are LGBTQ civil rights threatened by abortion cases now before the conservative-heavy U.S. Supreme Court? Along with abortion rights, how much are our rights to marry whomever we want, have sex with whomever…
Despite clear evidence that conversion therapy doesn’t work and in fact harms LGBTQ people — with high rates of serious mental health issues — the practice of attempting to conform one’s sexual orientation or gender…
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On this week’s Out in the Bay, hear about the amazing life and accomplishments of a Black queer civil rights trailblazer you’ve probably never heard of: Pauli Murray. Activist, lawyer, poet and priest, Dr. Anna…
Just in time for potentially awkward holiday gatherings, author and civil rights lawyer Abby Dees tells our allies to go ahead, ask LGBTQ relatives or friends the questions burning inside you. Like “Which one of you is…
“I want to explore this crazy conflict between Christianity and LGBTQIA folks,” says Stereotypes podcaster Christopher Beale. “We’ll open up the Bible and take a closer look at what it does and does not say…
As our 22nd month under COVID’s cloud begins — with a new variant upon us — it’s clear we’ll have another abnormal holiday season. Many are vaccinated and eager to venture out; others are wary. Luckily,…
Brandon Taylor’s highly praised debut novel, Real Life, gets deep into desire, intimacy, sex, abuse, homophobia, racism, misogyny, love, hate and the blurred lines between friends and lovers. Oh, and let’s not forget cut-throat scientific…
Chic-fil-A is closing in on San Francisco. The fast-food chain boycotted by many LGBTQ folks for the CEO’s and the company’s past donations to anti-queer charities and political organizations opens a new outlet this week…
