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Opening May 15 at the GLBT Historical Society Museum, Éamon McGivern’s A/History presents new paintings by San Francisco-based artist Éamon McGivern

Opening May 15 at the GLBT Historical Society Museum, Éamon McGivern’s A/History presents new paintings by San Francisco-based artist Éamon McGivern. Rooted in a philosophy of portraiture that embraces empathy as a creative act, A/History draws from McGivern’s personal memory and research in the GLBT Historical Society archives. The resulting portraits reflect on the lives and legacies of queer and trans elders whose absence—from political violence, transphobia, and the HIV/AIDS epidemic—continues to shape contemporary life. Through painterly interpretation and archival reference, the exhibition invites reflection on memory, representation, and the multifaceted nature of human identity. Come experience this powerful new work at the intersection of art, memory, […]

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Former Fox Host Launches Bid For California Governor

Politico reports: Former Fox News host Steve Hilton announced on Monday he will run for California governor, seeking to become the state’s first Republican chief executive since Arnold Schwarzenegger, his campaign confirmed to POLITICO on Monday. Hilton, who also served as an adviser to British Prime Minister David Cameron, had long been considering a run and recently released a book criticizing what he sees as the failings of California’s Democratic leadership and offering policy prescriptions. The Republican invoked former Vice President Kamala Harris — who is considering a run for governor — in his launch video. “It’s time to end the […]

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West Hollywood City Council to Host Town Hall to Confront Trump’s Alarming Policies

The City of West Hollywood will host a town hall and resource fair later this month focused on the impact of the Trump administration’s first 100 days in office, particularly on LGBTQ+ individuals, immigrants, women, and other marginalized communities. Titled “Safeguarding Our Rights – The First 100 Days,” the event will take place on Tuesday, April 29, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the West Hollywood Council Chambers, located at 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard. The evening will begin with a resource fair, followed by a panel discussion and a Q&A session. Attendance is free and open to the public, with advance […]

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Equality California on Anti-Transgender Bills Defeated in Committee

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Equality California released the following statement from Executive Director Tony Hoang in response to two anti-transgender bills—AB 89 by Assemblymember Kate Sanchez (R-Rancho Santa Margarita) and AB 844 by Assemblymember Bill Essayli (R-Riverside)—failing to advance out of the Arts, Entertainment, Sports and Tourism Committee on Tuesday by a 2-6 vote on each: “Instead of tackling the real problems in our state like high inflation and rising healthcare costs, Assemblymembers Sanchez and Essayli continue to waste time and taxpayer money using transgender youth as political pawns in a shameful display of divisive politics and a thirst for attention. AB 89 and AB 844 […]

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West Hollywood’s City Council Resolution Opposes Trump Administration’s Cuts to HIV Programs

Resolution Calls Out Closures of CDC and NIH Programs, Loss of Grants, and Global Funding The West Hollywood City Council has formally voiced opposition to reported cuts to HIV prevention and treatment programs by the second Trump administration, citing concern for the local and global impact of dismantling key public health efforts. At its regular meeting on Monday, April 7, 2025, the Council unanimously adopted a resolution condemning the federal government’s rollback of HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment initiatives and reaffirmed the city’s ongoing commitment to supporting vulnerable communities. According to the resolution, the Trump administration has begun dismantling or […]

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Former California police officer awarded $10 million in harassment suit

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A San Diego jury awarded a female former police officer $10 million in damages after she won a harassment and discrimination case against her former employer. Ashley Cummins, an out lesbian, was “forced to work in a hostile work environment where she was frequently harassed and denied opportunities for advancement based on her sex/gender and sexual orientation,” according to an amended complaint filed in 2023 against the National City Police Department; the city of National City, California; and 50 unnamed defendants.  The complaint, filed in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, also alleged that “many of the male officers […]

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California’s San Mateo County celebrates trans people, fights bullying

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At a time of attacks on transgender people and immigrants, San Mateo County in Northern California is standing up for them. The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors Tuesday OK’d a resolution confirming the county’s commitment to fight bullying of young people, Local News Matters reports. The county is located just south of San Francisco. “[Donald] Trump’s bullying tactics have swept across our schools, causing immigrant children to fear being deported and LGBTQ+ children to fear having their long-fought for rights to be trampled upon,” Board President David Canepa, the resolution’s sponsor, said in a statement released Monday night, according to the site. The resolution “directs each county department and employee to […]

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Education Dept. opens investigation into California schools’ gender identity law

The Department of Education started an investigation Thursday into a new California law that bars public schools from disclosing to parents the sexual orientation of their children. If the three-month-old law were to be found in violation of federal rules and the Trump administration acted on threats to withhold funding, the state could lose up to $7.9 billion, California Department of Education officials said. The investigation is the latest move by the Trump administration to address gender identity and sexual orientation in schools and beyond. In January, President Donald Trump signed an executive order saying the U.S. would recognize only two sexes, […]

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Popular Sacramento LGBTQ club bans all MAGA gear

An LGBTQ club in Sacramento, California, is banning all “MAGA-related attire”after a patron wore a “Make America Great Again” hat to the popular venue. The phrase and its acronym — especially when emblazoned on red baseball caps — have been popular among Donald Trump’s supporters since the president’s first term. Badlands owner TJ Bruce announced the new policy on the club’s Instagram page this week, saying the hat “led to discomfort among some patrons.” “We initially decided to ban all political attire to avoid further issues. However, after careful consideration, we’ve realized that a blanket ban is not the right approach,” the announced said. […]

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This Month Marks the Founding of a Movement

During this milestone year marking the 40th anniversary of the GLBT Historical Society, it’s important to reflect on our past, present and future. It was on March 16, 1985, when more than 60 people gathered at the San Francisco Public Library, answering a call from Eric Garber, Jim Gordon, Terry Henderling, Ellen Klages, Greg Pennington, and Willie Walker who built on smaller gatherings that had started the previous fall and included members of the San Francisco Lesbian and Gay History Project and the San Francisco Gay and Lesbian Periodical Archives. They weren’t gathering that day just to build an archive; they were making a bold declaration: LGBTQ+ history matters. At a […]

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