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IGLTA Foundation Releases New Data Showcasing the Impact of State Policy on LGBTQ+ Tourism
The IGLTA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association, has released findings from its latest survey, “State Policy Impact on LGBTQ+ Tourism.” The report examines the impact of Florida’s anti-LGBTQ+ legislation on tourism and was created with input from IGLTA member businesses and destinations in Florida. While the data focuses on Florida, the […]
UNITED, NOT UNIFORM: LESBIAN VISIBILITY WEEK STARTS ON MONDAY, APRIL 22ND WITH EVENTS UNFOLDING NATIONWIDE
Lesbian Visibility Week (#LVW24) kicks off on Monday, April 22nd with a private event at the London Stock Exchange USA headquarters in New York City. This exclusive gathering marks the beginning of a week-long celebration filled with virtual and in-person events happening across the nation, in addition to the unveiling of the highly anticipated 2024 […]
Two military members denied promotions for having HIV just won their lawsuit
An Air Force cadet and a Navy midshipman have won their lawsuit after being denied promotions for being HIV-positive. Former Navy midshipman Kevin Deese and former Air Force cadet John Doe (a pseudonym) filed the lawsuit against the Department of Defense in 2018 when they were denied commissions after graduating from their respective service academies […]
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7th Annual Sonoma Valley Authors Festival Announces World-Class Lineup of Authors
The Sonoma Valley Authors Festival (SVAF) announces its impressive lineup of world-class authors and speakers for its seventh annual event on April 26-28, 2024, at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa. The three-day event delivers a highly curated experience designed to “stimulate the minds and nurture the souls of readers.” This year’s speakers include: Doris Kearns Goodwin, […]
Grassomoxoa at Occidental Center for the Arts Saturday, April 20
Saturday April 20 @ 8 pm. Grassomoxoa at Occidental Center for the Arts. Don’t miss this awesome 420 show at OCA! Grassomoxoa performs bluegrass music of the Grateful Dead and more. Featuring Scotty Brown, Riley Hill, Isaac Cantor and Bud Dillard, this will be one dance party you don’t want to miss! Tickets $20 GA, $15 OCA members@ www.occidentalcenterforthearts.org; or […]
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Evan Low Advances to November Ballot; Could Become Silicon Valley’s First LGBTQ+ Representative in Congress
Assemblymember Evan Low advanced in the March 5 primary election to fill U.S. Representative Anna Eshoo’s seat in Congress, according to the certified results released Thursday. California’s 16th Congressional District includes much of San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties. Low is a longtime LGBTQ+ Victory Fund endorsed candidate who served as mayor of Campbell before […]
Trans Latina Meraxes Medina killed in Los Angeles
Meraxes Medina, a 24-year-old transgender Latina, was shot to death March 21 in Los Angeles. Police responded to a call about 4:30 a.m. that day and found her on the street on the city’s south side, having been shot in the head, the Los Angeles Timesreports. She had been dumped from a car. She was pronounced dead at a […]