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San Francisco binational gay couple 'elated' over deferred deportation

San Francisco binational gay couple 'elated' over deferred deportation

Friday, January 6, 2012
Bradford Wells breathed a sigh of relief this week following the news that his Australian-native spouse, Anthony Makk, won’t be forced to leave the United States anytime soon -- Wells received a letter from U.S. Customs & Immigration Services that potential deportation action on Makk won’t happen for at least two years.
Gay clergy disinvited from Advent services at Castro Catholic church

Gay clergy disinvited from Advent services at Castro Catholic church

Thursday, December 15, 2011
SAN FRANCISCO -- At least three gay and lesbian clergy members were disinvited from participating in Advent services at Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in the Castro, the Bay Area [...]
Appeals court signals judge's sexuality likely a non-issue in Prop 8 case

Appeals court signals judge's sexuality likely a non-issue in Prop 8 case

Friday, December 9, 2011
SAN FRANCISCO -- A panel of federal appellate justices signaled Thursday that they see no reason to overturn a ruling against California's same-sex marriage ban due to the trial judge not disclosing his long-term relationship with another man.
San Francisco youth commissioner battles old foe: LGBT youth homelessness

San Francisco youth commissioner battles old foe: LGBT youth homelessness

Tuesday, November 29, 2011
SAN FRANCISCO -- Mia Tu Mutch, a 20-year-old transgender female in San Francisco, spends many of her days assisting LGBTQ youth, and facing an former foe of her own -- homelessness.
'If a bullet should enter my brain, let that bullet shatter every closet door'

'If a bullet should enter my brain, let that bullet shatter every closet door'

Sunday, November 27, 2011
On this day, 33 years ago, former San Francisco City Supervisor Dan White took a gun to City Hall and shot openly-gay Supervisor Harvey Milk five times — the final two shots had White pressing his gun directly at Milk’s skull, according to the medical examiner.
Big night for openly LGBT candidates in state, local races across the nation

Big night for openly LGBT candidates in state, local races across the nation

Wednesday, November 9, 2011
It was a big night for many openly gay and lesbian candidates across the nation, with several races resulting in first-time victories for openly LGBT candidates in several state and local governments.
Bay Area Reporter:  Vote Bevan Dufty for Mayor of San Francisco

Bay Area Reporter: Vote Bevan Dufty for Mayor of San Francisco

Thursday, October 13, 2011
SAN FRANCISCO — The Bay Area Reporter has formally endorsed the openly gay San Francisco City Supervisor Bevan Dufty, to become the city’s next mayor.
Bevan Dufty's campaign commercial scares the religious right

Bevan Dufty's campaign commercial scares the religious right

Wednesday, October 5, 2011
The following is a simple commercial from openly gay San Francisco mayoral candidate Bevan Dufty. You've probably seen it before but it bears repeating in its proper context. It shows that the loving and raising of children is not something strictly owned by the heterosexual community or a stereotypical nuclear family.
Activist, gay pioneer Arthur Evans dies

Activist, gay pioneer Arthur Evans dies

Thursday, September 15, 2011
Gay pioneer, writer, and neighborhood activist Arthur Evans, who lived at the corner of Haight and Ashbury streets in San Francisco since 1974, died Sunday, September 11 at his home. He was 68.
U.S. government rips man away from AIDS-afflicted spouse

U.S. government rips man away from AIDS-afflicted spouse

Tuesday, August 9, 2011
After some legal wins in the cases of bi-national gay and lesbian couples, this devastating story comes out of San Francisco. [caption id="attachment_30911" align="alignleft" width="250" caption="Bradford Wells and Anthony John [...]
Suspect in murder of gay immigrant says victim's death was accidental

Suspect in murder of gay immigrant says victim's death was accidental

Friday, July 29, 2011
The man accused of murdering 23-year-old Freddy Canul-Arguello and then setting fire to the victim's remains, has claimed that Canul-Arguello's death was accidental, according to his attorney, San Francisco public defender Alex Lilien.
Arrest made in murder of gay immigrant found burned, left in park dumpster

Arrest made in murder of gay immigrant found burned, left in park dumpster

Saturday, July 23, 2011
San Francisco police have made an arrest in connection with the murder of a gay immigrant whose body was discovered last month burned beyond recognition.
New York state flag to fly high above San Francisco's famed Castro neighborhood

New York state flag to fly high above San Francisco's famed Castro neighborhood

Wednesday, July 20, 2011
In an act of appreciation and in solidarity with the greater LGBTQ community of the Empire State, when New York's first same-sex marriages commence this Sunday, the New York state flag will fly above San Francisco's famed Castro neighborhood.
Mystery surrounds murder of gay immigrant in San Francisco

Mystery surrounds murder of gay immigrant in San Francisco

Saturday, July 9, 2011
On Friday, June 10, San Francisco firefighters, responding to a reported brush fire incident in Buena Vista Park in the city’s famed Haight district, made the grisly discovery of a gay immigrant’s corpse, burned beyond recognition in an nearby dumpster.
Chaz Bono to serve as Grand Marshall of San Francisco pride parade

Chaz Bono to serve as Grand Marshall of San Francisco pride parade

Thursday, June 9, 2011
Chaz Bono is slated to be the Grand Marshall of the San Francisco gay pride parade on June 26.
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