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Two LGBTQ+ Catholics Face Each Other in Election for San Francisco Political Office

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Two queer Catholics are vying for the same district seat to serve on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. The historic political body, which was home to Harvey Milk, the first openly gay man to serve in a political office in the United States, will soon be the workplace of an LGBTQ Catholic, according to the Bay Area Reporter. Read More

Decades Later, Catholic School Awards Gay Alum the Varsity Letter He Was Once Denied

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In 1958, a New Jersey Catholic high school denied Tom Ammiano his varsity later because of suspicions that he was gay, which he was.  In fact, Ammiano grew to become a noted gay activist and politician. Over 60 years later, the school has made reparations by honoring him with the rightfully earned letter. Read More

New Lesbian Rabbi Brings LGBTQ Issues to Forefront at University of San Francisco

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A new rabbi-in-residence at the University of San Francisco (USF) is bringing LGBTQ issues into the forefront of the  Jesuit campus’ social justice work. Read More

CATHOLIC LGBT HISTORY: San Francisco Archbishop Compromises on Domestic Partnerships

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What is remarkable about this historic development is that it shows that Catholic leaders can find creative ways to live with pro-LGBT equality initiatives.  Indeed, they can even negotiate with political leaders to get past impasses.  Read More

‘Homosexuality and Social Justice’: Archdiocese Listens to Gays and Lesbians

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“This Month in Catholic LGBT History” is Bondings 2.0’s series to educate readers of the rich history—positive and negative—that... Read More

Key Figures in Transgender Teacher Story Reflect on Their Experiences

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Three of the main figures in the recent story about a Catholic school’s decision to... Read More

Thank the Sisters and Archbishop for Protecting the Job of Transgender Teacher

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San Francisco’s Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone has issued a statement which indicates that he will not... Read More

Univ. of San Francisco President Congratulates Lesbian Coach on Marriage

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Earlier this month, Bondings 2.0 posted about the University of San Francisco’s (USF) acceptance of two women’s athletics... Read More

Teacher Resigns Over San Francisco Contract Proposals Which California Lawmakers Are Investigating

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Another teacher is leaving San Francisco's Catholic school system due to proposed contract changes targeting LGBT and ally employees, a resignation coming at the same time California's legislature holds hearings on the controversy. Read More

S.F. Parents and Students Say Revised Teaching Handbook Is Still Problematic

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After months of protest, the Archdiocese of San Francisco has revised the enhanced morality clauses proposed for teaching contracts. These revisions are not quieting tensions in the archdiocese that seem far from resolved. Read More