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Fact Sheet: The Dangers of Forced Outing School Policies
Six states have laws requiring schools to out transgender youth to their families, according to the Movement Advancement Project. These laws run contrary to research showing transgender youth are at risk of extreme and harmful consequences of outing students to nonaffirming families, contributing to overrepresentation of trans youth in foster care, homeless shelters, and juvenile detention centers. President Trump, […]
Qatar’s only out gay citizen says seeking asylum in the US is a “rough” & “intrusive” process
Dr. Nasser Mohamed is the first person from Qatar to publicly come out as gay, after being granted asylum in the U.S. based on the likely prospect he’d be persecuted for his sexual orientation at home. He’s currently a physician in San Francisco serving a primarily LGBTQ+ clientele. Mohamed, 38, went public in 2022 at […]
Many alleged suicides of Black trans women are in fact modern-day lynchings, report finds
A new report is raising questions about how U.S. law enforcement agencies across the South classify the deaths of transgender women, arguing that some cases ruled suicides may warrant deeper scrutiny. The story, in too many Southern towns, begins with speed. A body is found. Authorities announce no foul play. A ruling is entered. The case, advocates […]
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
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 […]
Conservative Supreme Court justices curb California’s effort to shield transgender students from forced outing
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday delivered a significant blow to transgenderstudents in California, allowing parents challenging the state’s school gender identity policies to enforce a lower court injunction that restricts student confidentiality while the case moves forward on appeal. Stay up to date with the latest in LGBTQ+ news with The Advocate’s email newsletter, in your inbox five […]
