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Gay model detained at airport & banned from the US: “It was the most painful day of my life”
Milo Miles had planned to fly from Toronto to Vegas. Instead, he was detained by U.S. Customs for over eight hours, and then was banned from the country for 10 years. “It was the worst and most painful day of my life,” the Toronto-based adult film model told LGBTQ Nation, phoning from Puerto Vallarta. “I’ve been […]
Waiting for a hero to save us from Trump & MAGA? Here’s where to look…
Bonny Tyler’s now-classic pop song, “Holding Out for a Hero,” expressed the oft-wished-for hope that someone will come into our lives to take away all our cares, to ease our loneliness, to cure all the world’s evils, and make us feel secure and completely safe. Tyler evokes the image of powerful gods and “streetwise” mortals, like […]
Minnesota’s largest pediatric system restarts gender-affirming care for trans minors
Minnesota’s largest pediatric health system is restoring gender-affirming care for minors after a federal judge blocked a Trump administration effort to label the treatment unsafe, reversing a suspension that had disrupted care for families across the state. Children’s Minnesota said it resumed services this week after pausing some forms of gender-affirming care in February, after Health and Human Services […]
Local News
Celebrate Pride with Purpose – Advance, Advocate, Act Up with Us! Sonoma County Pride Parade and Festival Booth Registration Is Now Open
We’re excited to officially open registration for the 2026 Sonoma County Pride Parade & Festival, and we’d love for you to join us again! You’re receiving this because you’ve been an important part of our Pride family—whether as a vendor, parade participant, or community partner—and we’d be honored to have you back as we come together for […]
Food For Thought Plant Sale and Garden Tour Happens April 24 & 25
Special Preview for FFT Supporters (Friday, April 24 9:00–11:00 am Public Sale:Saturdays, April 25 and May 29:00 am–12:00 pmGuided tours of the garden and food bank available by request. Get your garden started with ours! Our Garden Manager, Oliver, and Food For Thought volunteers have been busy sprouting hundreds of seedlings for our annual plant sale. You’ll […]
Arts & Entertainment
Occidental’s First Annual Ukulele Festival happens at OCA April 25
Saturday April 25 at Occidental Center for the Arts. Join us for Occidental’s First Annual Ukulele Festival! Musicians of all experience levels are welcome at this inclusive event. With a festival ticket you’ll enjoy: workshops and jams, performances including evening headliner George Kahumoku ,local Ukulele Clubs’ networking, Open Mic, and more! You will also be […]
“Head Over Heals” A Musical Celebration of Identity & Joy Now at 6th Street Playhouse
What if the happiest ending… is being exactly who you are?Head Over Heels is a bold, joyful musical where love takes many forms,identities are celebrated, and the rules are meant to be rewritten.Set to the infectious music of The Go-Go’s, this high-energy story follows a royal family on a quest that turns their perfectly ordered world upside down—and opens the door to self-discovery, acceptance, and unexpected love. Along the way, characters break free from expectations, find their voices, and discover that authenticity isn’t […]
State News
California Bill Would Extend Statute Of Limitations For Medical Malpractice Claims By Ex-Gay Torture Victims
Cal Matters reports: California lawmakers are advancing a new strategy to discourage efforts to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a Colorado law banning the practice. The strategy: Extend the statute of limitations for medical malpractice claims. A bill introduced by Sen. Scott Wiener, a Democrat from […]
Gavin Newsom’s homophobic Grindr controversy explained
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing criticism from LGBTQ+ advocates after his press office used Grindr as a punchline in posts targeting conservative commentator Benny Johnson—the latest controversy for the governor, who is widely seen as positioning himself for a potential 2028 presidential run. The backlash comes amid broader unease among LGBTQ+ leaders over Newsom’s recent comments […]
