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Meet the Conservative Think Tank Leading America’s Anti-DEI Movement
Over the past five years, corporate America has abandoned diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices en masse, with the crusade to roll back these efforts only ramping up since Trump’s reelection. A key factor fueling these rollbacks is shareholder proposals. Over the last year, Apple, Alphabet, Netflix, JPMorganChase, PayPal, Costco, Goldman Sachs, Berkshire Hathaway, Walmart, Kroger and Coca-Cola have all received proposals to review or report on DEI policies, […]
Largest trans survey ever finds the top reason transgender people stop transitioning is transphobia
A report on the largest survey ever of trans Americans’ health was released on Wednesday, June 11, and its findings reaffirmed what many academics, health care providers and trans people already know: gender-affirming care saves and improves lives, but transphobia often dissuades people from pursuing or continuing it when they need it most. Over 84,000 trans, nonbinary, and gender […]
Gay weddings have boosted state and local economies by $6 billion since marriage equality
Wedding spending by same-sex couples and their out-of-state guests has boosted state and local economies by approximately $5.9 billion over the past 10 years, a new study has found. There are an estimated 823,000 same-sex couples in the U.S., according to a recent report from the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law, and more than 591,000 […]
Local News
Man Charged With Pride Flag Death Threat To Schools
The Santa Rosa Press Democrat reports: A 54-year-old Petaluma man has been arrested after police say he threatened to have a Petaluma City Schools district official “executed” if pride flags posted at schools in the district were not removed. “The threat was considered specific, time sensitive, and caused safety concerns for school officials,” Petaluma police said in a […]
June Events at Sonoma County Library
Join us for events throughout the month of June, from magic shows to live music performances. All events are free and you don’t need a library card to attend; registration is required for select events. See you soon! Kids Magic & Juggling with James ChanExperience the magic of 17-year-old prodigy James Chan’s show! For grades K-6. At six locations: […]
Arts & Entertainment
Frameline49: “Row of Life” Screening Happens Tuesday at the Roxie Theatre in SF & Streaming Now
tFormer Marine, three-time Paralympian, fourteen-time Guinness World Record setter, and renowned ocean rower Angela Madsen is committed to her sport. By chronicling the year leading up to Madsen’s unsupported solo row from Los Angeles to Hawai’i, director Soraya Simi captures both the everyday beauty of a sapphic love story and an athlete’s fearless tenacity. Once Madsen embarks on her […]
Frameline49 Interview: Director Linus O’Brien Talks about His Documentary “Strange Journey: The Story of ‘Rocky Horror’
When The Rocky Horror Picture Show first opened in London in 1973, no one involved could have ever imagined the long-lasting impact and legacy that the subversive rock musical would have on the queer and underground film communities. As the movie adaptation turns 50 this year, the original cast, creatives, and other pop culture figures — including […]
State News
Queer educators will soon unveil 10 new LGBTQ+ lessons for California public schools
A coalition of local educators and LGBTQ+ organizations in California are unveiling 10 new LGBTQ+ history lessons for the state’s K-12 public school classrooms under the theme “Pride, Resistance, Joy: Teaching Intersectional LGBTQ+ Stories of California and Beyond.” The curriculum was created by local K-12 teachers in collaboration with the LGBTQ+ history organization One Institute, the ONE […]
NLGJA Los Angeles Announces Nominees for Inaugural Journalism Awards
The Los Angeles Chapter of NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists, an organization that advocates for fair and accurate coverage of the LGBTQ+ community in the Southland while striving to foster community among LA’s queer and trans journalists, news media professionals and creatives, has announced the nominees for three inaugural journalism awards for Southern California journalists […]
