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Trans rights activists storm Harry Potter And The Cursed Child red carpet
Trans rights protesters rushed the red carpet ahead of a gala performance of Harry Potter And The Cursed Child at London’s Palace Theatre on Thursday, with one wearing a T-shirt reading “Rowling money kills”. The protesters wore masks and hats to conceal their identities and lay down on the red carpet during arrivals. They were quickly removed by security. The action took place as celebrities arrived for the special performance, including Vanessa Feltz, Richard Arnold, Anne Hegerty and Angellica Bell. What happened at the Palace Theatre red carpet? The protest targeted the London production of Harry Potter And The Cursed Child, the long-running […]
Chris Gallant’s spicy pics were leaked during his House run. Here’s how he stood up to the shamers.
Chris Gallant, running for Congress from New York, is riding high in the aftermath of what could have been a scandal that brought his campaign down. It didn’t. “It’s been a huge week,” his spokesman said before putting the candidate on the phone. “We’re feeling great about it.” Gallant, 37, was already facing long odds in a Long Island district that voted for Donald Trump three times. Then four weeks ago, a New York Post story surfaced X-rated photos of Gallant that went way beyond the dick pics that have doomed other candidates (see: fellow New Yorker Anthony Weiner). “Some of the snaps depicted […]
Nebraska court rules voters can decide whether to cement an anti-trans sports ban in state constitution
The Nebraska Supreme Court has ruled that an initiative to bar transgenderathletes from girls’ and women’s sports will remain on the state’s ballot. A voter sued to block the measure, arguing that its summary failed to adequately explain the implications of the proposed amendment to the state constitution. Stay up to date with the latest in LGBTQ+ news with The Advocate’s email newsletter, in your inbox five days a week. But in a unanimous opinion written by Justice Jason Bergevin, the court said the ballot language gave voters enough information to understand what they were voting for or against. “The right of initiative is precious to the […]
Local News
LGBTQI History: A Sonoma County Timeline Class Discusses the SCRAP 6 Fight
LGBTQI History: A Sonoma County Timeline 1947-2000. Online via Zoom. On Monday October 26, we will be talking about SCRAP 6, the SoCo fight against the Briggs Initiative which sought to keep gays and lesbians from teaching in our schools. Contact me to enroll and receive a Zoom link: cdungan@santarosa.edu
Positive Image’s Radical Education Center: Know Your Rights, Make Your Voice Heard
Positive Images is excited to spend the next month helping Sonoma County voters prepare for this election season. We want to make sure our community members have the information they need to register, vote, and make their voices heard. For queer and trans people, QTBIPOC communities, and people with disabilities, elections can directly affect our healthcare, housing, and access to community resources. We also know that voting can come with extra questions and barriers. This month, we’re breaking down some common voter questions and myths so you can know your rights and make a plan to vote. What to Know […]
Arts & Entertainment
Elemental Magic Ritual for Midterm Elections at Occidental Center for the Arts Happens October 25
Sunday October 25 @ 6 – 9 pm: Elemental Magic Ritual for Midterm Elections at Occidental Center for the Arts. We’ve marched in protest, written postcards and signed petitions, emailed our reps, honored the boycotts, and we are absolutely going to vote! Is there anything else that we can do? YES! Join us at our Community Ritual using simple elemental magic and our own vital energy to focus attention and bring positive results to the midterms and beyond! Doors open at 6 pm and close at 6:30 pm. Donations appreciated. Questions/info at BohemianExchange@gmail.com. OCA is at 3850 Doris Murphy Ct. Occidental, CA. […]
Black Gay American Author Urges Black LGBTQ+ Americans to Consider South Africa as Trump Welcomes White South Africans
While President Donald Trump’s administration is opening America’s doors to thousands of predominantly white South African Afrikaners, Black Gay American author Elias Whitfield is encouraging Black LGBTQ+ Americans to consider moving in the opposite direction: out of the United States, toward South Africa and other Black- and LGBTQ+-affirming destinations—to pursue greater cultural peace, financial security and LGBTQ+ acceptance. The contrast comes as the Trump administration plans to set a 17,500-person refugee admissions ceiling for the coming fiscal year, consisting primarily of South Africans from the country’s white Afrikaner minority. Although the administration says Afrikaners face racial persecution, the South African […]
State News
GLBT Historical Society Honors Poet, Artist, Preacher, and Storyteller Marvin K. White October 17
Saturday, October 17, 2026The Westin St. Francis, San FranciscoCocktails: 6:00 p.m. | Dinner: 7:00 p.m. We’re thrilled to announce the second of our 2026 History Maker Honorees, Marvin K. White, Minister of Celebration at Glide Memorial Church and founder of tendesf: art gallery and artpothecary. Born and raised in Oakland, Marvin has performed nationally and internationally as a member of the acclaimed theater troupe PomoAfroHomos and has presented his original work at numerous theaters, bringing his poetic voice into live performance and collective storytelling. His four poetry collections include the Lambda Literary Award–nominated last rights and nothin’ ugly fly, and he helped found and […]
Gavin Newsom moves to shield California transgender patient records from federal scrutiny
California is adding new medical privacy protections for LGBTQ+ adults facing federal subpoenas and expanding access to injectable medicines for HIVprevention. That is thanks to a spate of six new bills passed by the Democratic-led state legislature and signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Saturday. Newsom said he signed the bills to strengthen LGBTQ+ rights in the state amid a federal crackdown on such protections. Stay up to date with the latest in LGBTQ+ news with The Advocate’s email newsletter, in your inbox five days a week. “The Trump administration has launched an all-out assault on the LGBTQ community, using medical records […]
