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Caravan of Hope brings LGBTQ+ justice & support to rural queers in red states
Fearful Philadelphians began contacting Angela Giampolo immediately following Donald Trump’s 2016 election victory. Though many queer locals knew about her LGBTQ+-focused law firm (which she established in 2008), she began wondering about people in rural areas and red states: Who would they contact to help protect their legal rights? That’s when she dreamt up Caravan of […]
Doctors warn of ‘terrifying’ effects as Trump creates snitch line to report gender-affirming care patients
The Trump administration has cleared the way for people to report doctors who provide gender-affirming care to minors — and now says they can do so without violating federal medical privacy laws. In new guidance issued Monday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced that health care workers, clinic staff, and even third parties may file complaints against providers offering […]
Planned Parenthood resumes gender-affirming care after patient backlash
Planned Parenthood’s Arizona branch will resume providing gender-affirming healthcare to transgender patients. The chapter had previously paused the treatments in response to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) sending out a memo warning federally funded healthcare institutions against providing gender-affirming care. The Arizona branch faced public pressure after news publications began reporting on […]
Local News
Monthly Queer Hangout Happens at Brew Thursday Evening
Thursday, April 24·5:00 – 8:00pm Brew Coffee and Beer House, 555 Healdsburg Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95401, USA The last Thursday of every month Brew hosts a fun and casual environment to build local queer community. Bring friends or make new ones. There’s games, icebreakers, and music. Food and drinks available for purchase.
WAKE UP SONOMA Hosts Benefit and Online Auction May 18
Art and Wine Auction STARTING May 1st on Give Butter – extending through the event on May 18th- Rick Love auctioneer and Emcee.AUCTION WITH MORE THAN 30 PIECES OF ART and PREMIER WINES AVAILABLE TO VIEW SOON ON GIVEBUTTER. TICKETS AVAILABLE HERETickets $75 | mynorthbaytickets.com/events/strengthening-community
Arts & Entertainment
Auditions for Romeo and Juliet at Occidental Center for the Arts April 26 & 27
Saturday/Sunday April 26 & 27 @ 2-5 pm. Auditions for Romeo and Juliet, directed by Stuart Handloff. OCA is thrilled to announce auditions for William Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy, Romeo and Juliet. We are seeking passionate actors of all backgrounds and experience levels to bring this classic tale of love and conflict to life. Production Dates: 6-9 […]
“The Importance of Being Earnest” by Oscar Wilde Opens at 6th Street Playhouse April 25
John Worthing, a carefree young gentleman, is the inventor of a fictitious brother, “Ernest,” whose wicked ways afford John an excuse to leave his country home from time to time and journey to London, where he stays with his close friend and confidant, Algernon Moncrieff. Algernon has a cousin, Gwendolen Fairfax, with whom John is […]
State News
Former Fox Host Launches Bid For California Governor
Politico reports: Former Fox News host Steve Hilton announced on Monday he will run for California governor, seeking to become the state’s first Republican chief executive since Arnold Schwarzenegger, his campaign confirmed to POLITICO on Monday. Hilton, who also served as an adviser to British Prime Minister David Cameron, had long been considering a run and […]
West Hollywood City Council to Host Town Hall to Confront Trump’s Alarming Policies
The City of West Hollywood will host a town hall and resource fair later this month focused on the impact of the Trump administration’s first 100 days in office, particularly on LGBTQ+ individuals, immigrants, women, and other marginalized communities. Titled “Safeguarding Our Rights – The First 100 Days,” the event will take place on Tuesday, April 29, […]
