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90% of trans kids get support from parents but half face bullying at school, new report finds
Transgender and nonbinary youth in the U.S. are usually receiving support from their parents or guardians, but they suffer disproportionately from bullying in school, according to a new report from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. The findings are from the foundation’s 2024 Report on the Experiences of Parents of Transgender and Non-Binary Children, which highlights the struggles trans youth continue to face despite increased parental […]
Voting for Equality: LGBTQ-Related Proposals on the Ballot This Year
The 2024 election is consequential for LGBTQ people and our equality. LGBTQ voters are poised again to be the decisive edge in close-contest states in the presidential race as well as the elections that will determine the balance of power in the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives. But it’s not just about choosing candidates. Here […]
Witness: “It Took Me Over 30 Years to Come Out. I Stopped Crying.”
Few older Africans participate openly in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) rights movement. But Francisca Ferraz, 53, known as “Yaa Sissi,” aims to change that. Yaa Sissi, who lives in Geneva, Switzerland, is a pioneering voice in her community. Born in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo, to a Portuguese father and a Congolese […]
Local News
Happening This Month at Sonoma County Library
Remembrance. Resistance. Resilience. October is LGBTQIA+ History Month, an annual tribute to the rich and diverse history of LGBTQIA+ communities. This month-long recognition, created by high school teacher Rodney Wilson and fellow educators in 1994, aligns with National Coming Out Day on October 11. Join us throughout the month for celebratory events and explore our lists of books, movies, and more. […]
Arts & Entertainment
Made of Mana Performs at Arlene Francis Center in SR October 18
These four friends grew up making music together, and itshows. They cut their teeth early, and were soon sharing the stage with high-profileartists at major venues. They continued to hone their skills over the years throughextensive touring and live performances in other projects – these are accomplishedmusicians. Their new project, Made of Mana, is a […]
“Our Dear Dead Drug Lord” Opens at Left Edge Theatre October 17
Our Dear Dead Drug LordOct 17 – Nov 9 by Alexis Scheer Director: Serena Elize Flores A gang of teenage girls gather in an abandoned treehouse to summon the ghost of Pablo Escobar. Are they messing with the actual spirit of the infamous cartel kingpin? Or are they really just messing with each other? A […]
State News
Bathhouses once thrived in San Francisco. The city’s gay supervisors are fighting for their return.
Two San Francisco city supervisors are trying to make it easier for new gay bathhouses to open in the city. Last week, Supervisor Rafael Mandelman, whose district includes the historically gay Castro neighborhood, introduced legislation that would repeal the San Francisco Police Department’s Article 26. According to local Fox affiliate KTVU, the section of the city’s police […]
LATINO EQUALITY ALLIANCE MARKS 15 YEARS FIGHTING FOR LATINX LGBTQ+ RIGHTS AND EQUALITY
The Latino Equality Alliance (LEA) celebrated its 15th anniversary in grand style this past weekend as the Quinceañera-themed Purple Lily Awards raised close to $100,000 to help create safe spaces for Latinx queer and trans youth and their families. “The Latino Equality Alliance’s history and survival underscores the importance of providing critical resources and positive support […]