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Texas Supreme Court: State Judges Can Refuse To Officiate Same-Sex Weddings Over “Religious Belief”
Houston Public Media reports: Texas judges who decline to perform a wedding ceremony based on a “sincerely held religious belief” do not violate the state’s rules on judicial impartiality, according to a comment the Texas Supreme Court added to the state’s judicial conduct code Friday. The high court’s comment on Oct. 24, effective immediately, could have […]
Elon Musk debuts far-right, anti-trans clone of Wikipedia called “Grokipedia”
Elon Musk, CEO of the social media platform X, ex-Trump confidant, and founder of xAI, announced the launch of “Grokipedia” version 0.1 this week. The supposed competitor to the long-standing nonprofit website Wikipedia is AI-generated, and users have already flagged multiple pages that push far-right myths, including anti-LGBTQ+ disinformation. “Wikipedia’s knowledge is – and always […]
Florida teacher put on leave after requesting to use gender-neutral title
A Florida teacher has been put on leave after requesting to use the gender-neutral title Mx at work. The teacher at Alachua County Public Schools has been placed on administrative leave after requesting that students and staff address them with the title Mx. Mx is a gender-neutral title pronounced as ‘mix’ which some trans, non-binary, […]
Local News
November Events at Sonoma County Library
Join us for free events throughout the month of November, from LEGO Explorations for your littles to a Repair Fair for small appliances and textiles. All events are free and you don’t need a library card to attend; registration is required for select events. See you soon! Kids Seeds & Reads: WildflowerSeed BombsMix local wildflower seeds […]
Positive Images Social Saturday Happens November 1
Join us for Social Saturday on November 1st from 1-3 pm at Snoopy’s Home Icefor a magical wintery adventure. The public skate session lasts from 1:15-3:30, and guests are welcome to stay as long as they like. Not a big skater? Enjoy a delicious treat at the Warm Puppy Cafe while you watch your loved ones […]
Arts & Entertainment
“Slay-O-Week – And 80s Dance Party Happenes October 21 in Sonoma
Bloom Carneros will host a 1980s-themed Halloween dance party from 7-10 p.m., Oct. 31, at the Sonoma restaurant. The 21-and-over event will include costume contests, DJ HurryKane spinning ’80s dance music and drag performances by San Francisco performer Lydia Darling. Proceeds benefit Wake up Sonoma. Tickets are $30 and available on Eventbrite. Bloom Carneros, 22910 Broadway, Sonoma, 707-412-0438, bloomcarneros.com
Sonoma Valley Pride Hosts A Screening of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” at Sebastiani Theatre for 50th Anniversary November 8th
Sonoma Valley Pride Hosts A Screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show at Sebastiani Theatre for 50th AnniversarySponsored by Wake UP Sonoma, Matthew Long Design and Out In The Vineyards Sonoma Valley Pride is inviting the community to celebrate a cult classic in true over-the-top style! On Saturday, November 8, the historic Sebastiani Theatre will host a […]
State News
Ireland’s LGBTQ+ Hero Roger Casement Honoredon San Francisco’s Rainbow Honor Walk
The Consulate General of Ireland and the Rainbow Honor Walk (www.rainbowhonorwalk.org) will commemorate the life and legacy of Roger Casement — Irish patriot, humanitarian, and LGBTQ+ trailblazer — with a bronze plaque installed on San Francisco’s world famous “Gay Main Street.” The plaque will be unveiled at 4pm on Tuesday, October 28, in the Bank of America Plaza at 501 Castro […]
“I Live the Life Because I Love the Life: A Celebration of Trans People of Color Opens at SF’s LLBT Historical Society Museum November 12
Opening next month, and co-presented with the Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive, this exhibition celebrates Black, Latinx, Asian, and Pacific Islander trans and gender nonconforming people who lived authentically despite racism, homophobia, transphobia, and class prejudice. The exhibition highlights both performance and everyday expressions of identity, with works ranging from studio portraits of gender impersonators at Finocchio’s and the […]
