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World Athletics Rule Reignites Gender Verification Debate Ahead of Tokyo Championships
Female athletes aiming to compete in international women’s track and field events will be required to undergo a one-time genetic test to confirm biological sex, under new regulations from World Athletics set to take effect September 1, according to a press release. The policy, announced ahead of the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo, mandates testing for the SRY gene, which […]
Why are Visa and Mastercard banning ‘adult’ purchases? Here’s everything you need to know
Earlier this month, a set of payment processors, including Visa and Mastercard, forced video game marketplaces to remove thousands of adult video games from their storefronts. The financial companies forced gaming marketplaces Steam and Itch.io to remove their library of Not Safe For Work (NSFW) video games, or else customers would be prevented from using their credit […]
Kansas police severely damage ‘Transgender House’ in standoff with murder suspect
A famed “Transgender House” in Kansas suffered massive damage during a police standoff with a murder suspect. Images captured by local news show the landmark with shattered windows and broken entryways. The Topeka Police Department said the building, called the Mott House, was damaged after Carlos Slaughter, a homicide suspect, barricaded himself inside the house. The 51-year-old was […]
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Positive Images Grupo Social Events in August
¡El Grupo ahora se reúne los miércoles! Estamos muy emocionados de compartir nuestro nuevo horario y nos sentimos muy agradecidos de ser parte de esta increíble comunidad. Esperamos verlos a todos en persona cuando comencemos con las reuniones actualizadas del Grupo a partir del miércoles 6 de agosto, de 6:30 PM a 8:30 PM. ¡Ven y sé parte […]
Arts & Entertainment
A Special Encore Screening of OUTwatch’s Best-attended Film “Cloudburst” Happens August 14 at Rialto Cinemas in Sebastopol
This hilarious foul-mouthed lesbian road trip movie co-stars Oscar winning actors Olympia Dukakis (Stella) and Brenda Fricker (Dotty). Stella and Dotty are a lesbian couple in their seventies from Maine. First, Stella has to break Dotty out of a nursing home that Dotty’s granddaughter had moved Dotty unwillingly into. Then they embark on a Thelma […]
Essence & Gold Country/ 3 Acre Holler in Occidental Center for the Arts Amphitheater on August 10
Sunday, August 10 at 3 pm: Essence & Gold Country/ 3 Acre Holler in Occidental Center for the Arts Amphitheater.Join us for a magical afternoon concert as Essence and Gold Country bring their signature blend of rich Americana and classic country vibes to our outdoor theater, with an impressive Bay Area ensemble curated by powerhouse […]
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Aging Mindfully: Zen-Inspired Senior Living Takes Shape in Simi Valley
Two Zen-inspired senior living communities are embracing the reality of aging — consciously. Ensō Village, open since 2023 in Sonoma County, and Ensō Verde, now taking shape in a hidden corner of Simi Valley. These communities — a collaboration of the renowned San Francisco Zen Center and Kendal, a visionary provider of communities, programs and services founded […]
California To Support LGBTQ Youth Suicide Hotline
The San Jose Mercury News reports: California will partner with the Trevor Project to provide suicide prevention support to LGBTQ+ youth, state officials announced Wednesday. The announcement comes weeks after the Trump administration said it will no longer provide national suicide and crisis hotline services to LGBTQ+ youth. “While the Trump administration continues its attacks on LGBTQ […]
