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“Terrifying”: GOP unleashes wave of anti-trans bills nationwide. Here’s what they’re planning…
Nearly a dozen bills targeting transgender rights have been introduced or passed in state legislatures across the U.S. in the first week of March. In seven states, Republican lawmakers are pushing legislation to ban trans residents from using bathrooms that align with their gender identity, ban trans women and girls from participating in women’s and […]
New Hampshire House advances transgender bathroom bill, breaking with New England
In most of New England, the question of whether transgender people may use bathrooms consistent with their gender identity has largely been settled. In New Hampshire, lawmakers are reopening it. The Republican-controlled New Hampshire House voted 181–164 on Wednesday evening to pass House Bill 1442, legislation that would allow schools, government buildings, and some businesses to restrict bathrooms and locker rooms based on sex […]
Russia Declares Leading LGBT Rights Group ‘Extremist’
Last week, a St. Petersburg court in a closed door hearing, designated a leading Russian LGBT rights group, Coming Out, as an “extremist organization.” The ruling delivers another severe blow to a community that has become a key target of the Kremlin’s harmful “traditional values” crusade. Coming Out is the first LGBT rights organization to be formally […]
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 […]
