Gay rights

Harvey Milk postage stamp launches Thursday

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

10 years ago

President Obama sings Michael Sam’s praises

Openly gay NFL prospect receives encouraging words for his decision to come out before the draft.

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

Obama lashes out at Russia over gay rights

President Barack Obama blamed a "cold war mentality" for Russia's recent retrenching behind anti-gay laws.

11 years ago

Harvey Milk airport rally draws suppor­ters

About 100 supporters took to the steps of City Hall in support of Harvey Milk San Francisco International Airport.

11 years ago

Fight for marriage equality intensifies

Prop. 8 challengers aren't going down without a fight. Today lawyers filed briefs urging the government to take action on…

11 years ago

Harvey Milk airport petition takes off

An online petition backing the renaming of San Francisco International Airport after Harvey Milk has picked up 17,500 signatures.

11 years ago

President pledges progress on gay rights

President Barack Obama vowed in his inaugural speech to fight for equal rights for "our gay brothers and sisters."

11 years ago

Supervisor wants SFO renamed for Harvey Milk

Supervisor David Campos is set to propose legislation to rename San Francisco International Airport after slain gay rights activist Harvey…

11 years ago

Castro daughter can visit the Bay

The State Department has granted Mariela Castro — daughter of Cuban President Raul Castro — permission to come to the…

12 years ago

Court strikes down Prop. 8

Today the 9th circuit court of appeals handed gay-rights advocates a huge win with their decision against Prop 8.

12 years ago

33 years ago, Harvey Milk was killed

Thirty-three years ago, the cracking of gunfire in City Hall marked one of the darkest yet most defining moments in…

12 years ago

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