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Paxton Moves To Sue School Over “Bathroom Violation”
The Texas Tribune reports: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office announced Friday it has notified Austin ISD of a citizen complaint via a state tip line alleging a violation of Senate Bill 8, also known as the Women’s Privacy Act or the “bathroom bill.” In his statement, Paxton said Austin ISD and Austin High School were aware […]
Fact Sheet for Reporters: Challenging “Transgender for Everybody” Rhetoric at State of the Union
GLAAD is releasing a fact sheet for reporters on Pres. Trump’s LGBTQ record ahead of his 2026 State of the Union address. Reporters are urged to provide facts and context to Pres. Trump’s remarks about LGBTQ people: The Trump Accountability Tracker documents at least 470 policies and statements targeting LGBTQ Americans, including 50 instances of Pres. Trump mentioning “transgender […]
Trump just rolled out a cruel anti-trans prison policy doctors are calling ‘dangerous’
The Trump administration has ordered federal prisons to begin tapering hormone therapy for incarcerated transgender people. Physicians say that it could inflict immediate psychological distress and long-term medical harm on a vulnerable population. The guidance, issued February 19 by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, outlines how the federal prison system will treat incarcerated people diagnosed with gender dysphoria. It […]
Local News
Positive Images’ Social Saturday Happens March 14
Join us for our March Social Saturday: Family Play Date! All LGBTQIA+ families and allies welcome! Join us in spending time in nature at a dog-friendly park. Visitors may also want to bring a blanket or chairs to sit on. We won’t be providing food, so please bring your own snacks, and let’s be together for an afternoon of connection, laughter, and […]
CALL TO ACTION: Show up for Queer Youth at Sonoma Valley High March 12
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MARCH 12TH – 6:00 SHOW UP FOR THE STUDENTS OF SVHS GSA! Taken from story in Sonoma Valley SUNby Madeline Edwards President of SVHS GSA. The Pride flag was taken down at Sonoma Valley High School (SVHS) after board member David Bell decided the flag was harmful to student clubs and sports […]
Arts & Entertainment
Marshall House Project & Electric Tumbleweed at Occidental Center for the Arts Saturday, March 7
Saturday, March 7 @ 8 pm: Marshall House Project & Electric Tumbleweed at Occidental Center for the Arts.Two of Sonoma County’s hottest bands team up for an unforgettable night of psychedelic jams and jazzy funk.Marshall House Project’s goal is to create uplifting music laced full of twists and turns, conscious lyrics and sizzling guitar solos. […]
State News
Darrell Issa’s retirement opens Palm Springs–area House race for queer Democrats
California U.S. Rep. Darrell Issa, the veteran Republican who has represented San Diego–area districts in Congress for more than two decades, announced Friday that he is calling it quits, opening a newly redrawn House seat that now tilts toward Democrats. Issa, 72, said he decided not to seek reelection in California’s reconfigured 48th Congressional District after reflecting on his […]
New Queer Owned Boutique Hotel Opens in Napa
On Saturday, February 21, The Charles Hotels celebrated the launch of its second location, The Charles Napa Valley, with a daytime grand opening event at the hotel and an evening after-party at the Q Restaurant and Bar downtown. The celebration featured live performances, a public toast, and remarks from partners Charles Gruwell and Ryan MacCarrigan, who spoke about the importance […]
