Westboro Hate Group Targets Robin Williams' Memorial, Silicon Valley Tech Companies

The organization known for holding hate-filled anti-LGBT protests outside of events all over the country, including the funerals of AIDS victims and U.S. soldiers, spent Tuesday traveling to some of the Bay Area's biggest tech headquarters to share their message of damnation, all while incessantly and ironically using one of their targets -- Twitter -- to condemn the life of Robin Williams, and threaten to protest at the late comedian's memorial.

• Aug 12, 2014

Utah Couples Pushing For Supreme Court Ruling On Constitutionality Of Gay Marriage Ban

It is vital that justices weigh in about whether state same-sex marriage bans violate the Constitution to settle the matter for a nation that needs an answer, said Kate Kendell, executive director for the National Center for Lesbian Rights. The group is representing the couples alongside private attorneys in Utah.

• Aug 8, 2014

AIDS Healthcare Foundation Files Suit Over San Francisco's Strict Rules On Chain Stores

The organization has filed a lawsuit against the city over its strict rules regarding chain stores, after trying to move to a new office and pharmacy in the Castro District.

• Aug 7, 2014

Stanford Ranked As Most LGBT-Friendly University

Students were surveyed on 130,00 students attending the 379 colleges ranked in the publication, which uses the results to rank schools on 62 different characteristics ranging from best college theater to most politically active students (surprise - Cal didn't crack the top 20).

• Aug 5, 2014

Westboro Hate Group Plans Protests Of Facebook, Google, Twitter, Other Silicon Valley Giants

The organization known for holding hate-filled anti-LGBT protests outside of events all over the country, including the funerals of AIDS victims and U.S. soldiers, has found a new target for their anger - the tech industry.

• Aug 4, 2014

Calif. Congresswoman Jackie Speier Blasts Science Magazine For 'Lurid, Sexualized' Cover Of Transgender Women

Science Magazine is at the helm of a social and political firestorm this month following a cover image used for the July 11 issue which depicts two transgender sex workers with their heads cropped out.

• Jul 28, 2014

Former NFL Coach Tony Dungy Clarifies Comments Made About Openly Gay Draft Pick Michael Sam

• Jul 22, 2014

Obama Signs Order To Protect Gay, Transgender Workers

President Barack Obama on Monday gave employment protection to gay and transgender workers in the federal government and its contracting agencies, after being convinced by advocates of what he called the "irrefutable rightness of your cause."

• Jul 21, 2014

Study Finds AIDS Epidemic May Be Slowing In U.S.

The rate of HIV infections diagnosed in the United States each year fell by one-third over the past decade, a government study finds. Experts celebrated it as hopeful news that the AIDS epidemic may be slowing in the U.S.

• Jul 19, 2014

Several Golden Gate Park Road Closures Coming Sunday For AIDS Walk

The annual AIDS Walk will take place this Sunday in Golden Gate Park. The route will be entirely within the park and will cause the north and south entrances of the park to be closed until 2 p.m.

• Jul 19, 2014

Vacant Oakland Building Occupied By Political Activists Burns In Fire

An apparently vacant home and store that burned near the MacArthur BART station in Oakland early this morning had been used by political activists for squatting, meetings and events for years, fire officials said Wednesday.

• Jul 16, 2014

Richmond Council Backing Off Plan To Ban Anti-Gay Speakers; Disruptions Continue

The Richmond City Council has asked its city attorney to explore whether it could enact free speech limits during council meetings, but city officials have been told that silencing the people who disrupt meetings is most likely unconstitutional.

• Jul 16, 2014

Former A's Player Being Honored By MLB For Courage In Gay Rights Movement

At the All-Star game in Minnesota, former Oakland A's and Los Angeles Dodger star Glenn Burke, will be honored for his role in a movement that is just now gaining traction on the sports landscape.

• Jul 15, 2014

San Francisco Supervisor Wiener Urges FDA To Drop Ban On Blood Donations From Gay, Bisexual Men

San Francisco Supervisor Scott Wiener will introduce a resolution at this afternoon's Board of Supervisors meeting asking the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to end its ban on blood donations from gay and bisexual men.

• Jul 15, 2014

Final Issue Features 'Archie' Saving Life Of Comic's 1st Openly Gay Character Also Pushing Gun Control

For the fans of Archie Andrews, his impending death marks a fitting end for the do-gooder comic book icon.

• Jul 14, 2014

KCBS Interview: 'Gay Blood Drive' Calling For End Of FDA Donation Ban Underway On Friday

Blood drives will be held across the Bay Area and country on Friday in order to pressure the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to lift the ban that prohibits gay and bisexual men from donating blood.

• Jul 11, 2014

Gov. Jerry Brown Signs Bill Approving Gender-Neutral Terms In State Marriage Statutes

Gov. Jerry Brown has signed legislation replacing language in state law that defines marriage as "between a man and a woman."

• Jul 7, 2014

'Gay Blood Drive' Calls For End Of FDA Donation Ban

Silicon Valley lawmakers say gay men should no longer be banned from donating blood and are calling for members of the LGBT community to join a national "Gay Blood Drive Day" later this week to get the word out.

• Jul 7, 2014

Video: Knife-Wielding Driver Chasing People On Union Square On Pride Day

A video of a knife-wielding driver chasing a group of young men around Union Square on Pride weekend has San Francisco authorities scratching their heads.

• Jul 3, 2014

Burger King Unveils 'Proud Whopper' Campaign During LGBT Pride Weekend In San Francisco

Burger fans are racing to grab 'proud' burgers from a chain in San Francisco whose ad campaign is going viral.

• Jul 2, 2014

'Dragon Age: Inquisition's' Dorian Character Is 'Legitimately Gay,' BioWare Says

"It added an interesting dimension to his backstory," veteran writer David Gaider says.

• Jul 1, 2014

Silicon Valley Tech Companies Showing LGBT Pride More Than Ever Before

Turnout at the 2014 San Francisco Pride Parade set records for the number of spectators and floats, but perhaps even more significant is the overwhelming support the event now receives from businesses, including some of Silicon Valley's most high-profile firms.

• Jun 30, 2014

65 Arrests For Public Intoxication During Pride Celebrations

At least 65 arrests for public intoxication were made in San Francisco in neighborhoods hosting Pride celebrations on Saturday.

• Jun 30, 2014

San Francisco Gay Pride Celebration Breaks Records With Turnout, Parade

Organizers say the turnout was the highest ever, including a record number of floats, making it was the longest parade in the event's history.

• Jun 30, 2014

Supreme Court Rejects Challenge To California Ban On Gay Conversion Therapy

The justices on Monday let stand an appeals court ruling that said the state's ban on so-called conversion therapy for minors doesn't violate the free speech rights of licensed counselors and patients seeking treatment.

• Jun 30, 2014

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