equality

California AG, advocates vow continued challenge to military transgender ban

State Attorney General Xavier Becerra and California civil rights groups say they will continue their work to overturn the ban.

5 years ago

Napa Valley schools retire Indian mascot, imagery

The Napa Valley Unified School District board of trustees voted unanimously to change the name and image of the mascot…

6 years ago

Workers rally as Supreme Court weighs union dues

Teachers, nurses, transit workers and politicians rallied at San Francisco City Hall in response to a U.S. Supreme Court case…

6 years ago

Yvette Felarca arrested, charged with inciting a riot

Veteran activist and Berkeley school teacher Yvette Felarca has been charged with assault and inciting a riot for her actions…

7 years ago

Rainbow Pride splashes across San Francisco

From downtown to the Castro and beyond, a spectrum of acceptance and inclusion shined across San Francisco.

7 years ago

Stop telling people they will ‘be okay’

I laid my two-year-old son, Ty, next to be comforted by his little snores as I watched state after state…

7 years ago

SJ minimum wage to increase ten cents in 2017

Minimum wage workers in San Jose will be receiving a $.10 per hour raise in January, city officials announced Friday.

8 years ago

Gender-neutral restroom access extended under new law

Gov. Jerry Brown has signed legislation that is being considered the most inclusive restroom access law in the nation.

8 years ago

Split Supreme Court declares same-sex marriage a ‘fundamental right’

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled by a 5-4 vote Friday that the federal Constitution provides a right to same-sex marriage.

9 years ago

A’s honor equality on first LGBT Pride Night

Fans waved rainbow flags and danced the night away at Oakland's first-ever LGBT Pride night.

9 years ago

Thousands remember King and his message

Thousands of people, including Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, gathered in San Francisco Monday to honor the civil rights legacy of Martin…

9 years ago

Lee: Celebrate King by working for equality

Congresswoman Barbara Lee, D-Oakland, is calling on Americans to work for an equal America.

9 years ago

Mission students welcome Michael Brown Sr.

Michael Brown Sr., whose son's death sparked a wave of protests, met with hundreds of San Francisco high school students.

9 years ago

Pride shimmers around the world

Millions marched to show love is more powerful than hate. And a lot more fun. Gallery Worldwide pride.

10 years ago

Thousands march for gay pride in Rome

Tens of thousands took to the streets of Rome for the city's annual Gay Pride parade.

10 years ago

Harvey Milk postage stamp launches Thursday

A dedication ceremony for the stamp is scheduled for next Wednesday in San Francisco.

10 years ago

What would Brian Boitano do?

He'd announce he's gay and he'd follow through — that's what Brian Boitano'd do.

10 years ago

Russia sends gay families running and hiding

Maria and Alexandra — a quiet, academic couple with a seven-year old daughter —want to flee Russia for Canada.

11 years ago

Pride parade shimmers in equality’s glow

San Francisco brimmed with overflowing pride as hundreds of thousands celebrated equality.

11 years ago

Bay athletes, CSN team up for ‘You Can Play’

Barry Zito, Coco Crisp and Klay Thompson make a pitch for equality in sports in a new public service announcement.

11 years ago

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