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New York City Council advances resolution opposing Stonewall Pride flag removal
The New York City Council has advanced a resolution urging Congress to protect LGBTQ history at Stonewall National Monument after the Trump administration ordered Pride flags to be removed from the site. Stay up to date with the latest in LGBTQ+ news with The Advocate’s email newsletter, in your inbox five days a week. Resolution 269 passed […]
Empowering People with HIV to Lead: AIDS United announces new cities to host the Cultivate program
The cultivate program offers a unique opportunity for people with HIV to develop essential leadership skills, including understanding leadership styles, building relationships, and effectively engaging in local health planning. The program aligns with current efforts to enhance community involvement in HIV care systems, addressing the pressing need for informed and active participation in health policy […]
UK Green Party leader Zack Polanski details horrific homophobic attack
Green Party leader Zack Polanski has recalled being left devastated by a homophobic attack. Polanski was elected as leader of the Green Party of England and Wales in a landslide election in September last year. He is a public supporter of LGBTQ+ rights, being gay himself, and a staunch supporter of trans rights. In an interview with Attitude, to […]
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 […]
