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Trans teacher’s ‘grief’ at having to move states to escape anti-trans sentiment
“Realising I would have to start anew was really hard,” a trans teacher, who wishes to be known only as Derek, tells PinkNews about his move from Missouri to Washington. “Uprooting all your connections,” was one of the hardest parts, he adds. To mark Trans Awareness Week, which runs until Tuesday (19 November), Derek opened […]
Donald Trump is already inspiring other countries to crack down on homosexuality
The leader of one of the parties in Uzbekistan’s government coalition announced that they are working on a law to ban LGBTQ+ “propaganda” in the Central Asia country. And they’re giving credit to Donald Trump for the move. Alisher Qodirov is the leader of the Milliy Tiklanish (National Revival) party, which, along with the Liberal […]
Trump picks anti-trans, anti-vaccine Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head Health and Human Services
Donald Trump announced that he’s chosen vaccine denialist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be secretary of Health and Human Services, Trump said on social media Thursday afternoon. “I am thrilled to announce Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as The United States Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). For too long, Americans have been crushed by the industrial food […]
Local News
Transgender Day of Remembrance Happens Wednesday Night at The California
Please join us in remembering our fallen siblings on Wednesday November 20th for Transgender Day of Remembrance at @the_california_theatre from 6-9 pm. The core part of the event will be held from 6-8pm with a Community Connection Hour from 8-9pm. Refreshments will be provided, as well as available for purchase. Let us come together to […]
Orlando O’Shea’s Pride Art Opening Fundraiser Happens December 7 at Brew
I am thrilled to announce my very first art show, which will also be a fundraising effort for a cause close to my heart. This is a truly meaningful milestone for me, especially after a year filled with profound challenges and health struggles. Creating this collection has been a deeply therapeutic journey, allowing me to […]
Arts & Entertainment
TRANSCENDENCE THEATRE COMPANY’S “Broadway Holiday” Happens at 2 Locations
This December, Transcendence Theatre Company and Marin Theatre invite audiences to experience the magic of Broadway Holiday, an all-new production that promises to dazzle and delight. To honor its tenth season presenting holiday productions for families, Transcendence announces two exciting firsts: For the first time, the City of Sonoma will host this year’s run at the historic Sebastiani Theatre on Sonoma […]
Casting Call For West County Production of “Aunt Jack” Happens December 14
Auditions for Aunt Jack by Nora Brigid Monahan, directed by Sharon Hawthorne December 14, 11AM- 1PM @ Curtain Call Theater, 0347 Hwy 116. Monte Rio, CA 95462 Performance Dates: June 6- 28, Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday matinees “An intergenerational layered farcical gender identity rom-com that contrasts older gay generational values with millennial pansexuality, openness & […]
State News
California HIV/AIDS Policy Research Centers Release Two Landmark Studies on Transgender Violence and the Impact of Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation on HIV Prevention
The California HIV/AIDS Policy Research Centers (CHPRC) have released two major studies addressing urgent health and safety concerns facing LGBTQ+ communities. Both conducted by CHPRC’s California Center for HIV Syndemic Policy Research, the first study examines the disproportionate rates of fatal violence affecting Black transgender women in the United States, while the second study reveals […]
California confirms first case of even more deadly mpox strain
California has confirmed the first case of a new, more lethal strain of mpox in a man who recently traveled to Africa, and public health officials now want to speak with anyone who may met the person. The new mpox clade I strain has a higher mortality rate than the earlier clade IIb strain that […]
