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Grant Guidelines for Libraries and Museums Take “Chilling” Political Turn Under Trump
A library in rural Alaska needed help providing free Wi-Fi and getting kids to read. A children’s museum in Washington wanted to expand its Little Science Lab. And a World War I museum in Missouri had a raft of historic documents it needed to digitize. They received funding from a little-known federal agency before the […]
Philippines Supreme Court makes landmark ruling for same-sex couples
The Supreme Court of the Philippines has ruled that same-sex couples who live together may be recognised as co-owners of property acquired during their relationship, provided there is clear proof of actual contribution. In a decision put into effect on February 5 and penned by Associate Justice Jhosep Lopez, the Court clarified that because same-sex marriage is […]
Democrats reintroduce Trans Bill of Rights as “a moral commitment” to trans people
Democrats in both the House and Senate have reintroduced the Transgender Bill of Rights, calling on the federal government to “codify the rights of transgender and nonbinary people under the law and ensure their access to medical care, shelter, safety, and economic security.” The effort is being led by Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) and Rep. Pramila Jayapal […]
Local News
“El Canto del Colibrí” Free Screening February 21 at Positive Images
The struggle to find belonging as an LGBTQIA+ community in our society isn’t just a contemporary American issue, but rather a global one. For this month’s Social Saturday, we’re hosting a screening of the film El Canto del Colibrí (The Song of the Hummingbird), which highlights cultural conflicts Latino fathers deal with regarding their faith, cultural taboos, and overcoming gendered […]
LGBTQI+ Community Mardi Gras Benefit Party Set for Feb. 20 in Rohnert Park
A community-driven Mardi Gras benefit party will take place Friday, Feb. 20, bringing music, celebration and fundraising together in support of LGBTQ+ visibility and community resilience. The event, Mardi Gras 2026, will be held at Sally Tomatoes and is timed to follow Mardi Gras proper on Feb. 17, extending the season of celebration while centering […]
Arts & Entertainment
The 57th California International Antiquarian Book Fair Returns to SF February 27
The Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America (ABAA) is pleased to announce the return to San Francisco of the California International Antiquarian Book Fair, taking place February 27—March 1, 2026, at Pier 27 on The Embarcadero. Now in its 57th year, the California International Antiquarian Book Fair is one of the world’s premier events for rare […]
State News
CalABLE continues to support financial empowerment for the disability community, reflected in stories from its 2026 ambassadors
CalABLE, a savings and investment program for people with disabilities administered by the California State Treasurer’s Office, recently announced its 2026 Ambassador Class—a group of individuals who represent and advocate for California’s diverse disability community. Serving as extensions of the CalABLE team, ambassadors help promote financial independence, education, and an improved quality of life for […]
The surprising way a CA professor & her students are preserving centuries of LGBTQ+ history
In a world overrun by fake news, Professor Juana María Rodríguez is unflinchingly committed to facts. Since 2016, the University of California, Berkeley professor has mobilized students to preserve LGBTQ+ stories on one of the world’s most extensive historical records: Wikipedia. Through a unique course taught in partnership with Wiki Education, Rodríguez and her students […]
