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Temporary refugee status poses ‘constant threat’ to LGBTQ+ asylum seekers: ‘Horribly inhumane’
Asylum seekers given refugee status in the UK will now only be offered protection for a temporary time, a change which will put vulnerable LGBTQ+ at constant risk of danger, a charity has warned. Home secretary Shabana Mahmood announced the move as part of a shake-up of the government’s asylum rules, which represents most substantial […]
DHS Seeks To Build Tool To Track Your Travel Details
Mother Jones reports: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the US Secret Service want to build a tool for tracking US travelers’ flights and other personal information according to previously unreported documents reviewed by Mother Jones. These agencies have asked for feedback from the private sector on whether this tool can be made, or if […]
Two women arrested in Uganda for allegedly kissing in public
Two women have been arrested in Uganda for allegedly kissing in public, which could result in a life prison sentence. Wendy Faith, 22, and Alesi Diana, 21, were arrested last week by the authorities in Arua, a city in the northwest of Uganda, as per coverage by The Guardian. “Information was received from the community that […]
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 […]
