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17 states consider cutting assistance for HIV meds as prices increase
States across the U.S. have either implemented or are considering measures that limit access to life-saving medications for tens of thousands of low-income people living with HIV. The moves, experts warn, are likely to lead to economic and public health crises. According to new data published this week by the National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS […]
Idaho Republicans are trying to strip localities of nondiscrimination ordinances that protect LGBTQ+ people
Idaho Republicans are advancing legislation that would void local nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ+ residents in more than a dozen cities. Advocates warn that it represents not merely a policy disagreement but a decisive turn toward rescinding existing civil rights protections. House Bill 557, which has already passed the Idaho House and now sits in the Senate State Affairs Committee, […]
An entire generation of AIDS survivors is now struggling with a hidden epidemic
Tez Anderson decided to get tested for HIV after he moved to San Francisco in 1986 at the age of 25 and began dating his new boyfriend. When the results came back positive two weeks later, the doctor told Anderson he had 18 to 24 months to live. It was two days after his 26th […]
Local News
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 […]
Awards Night, a Benefit for Face to Face, at Rialto Cinemas Sebastopol March 15
Sunday, March 15Red Carpet 3:00 pmShow Begins 4:00 pm6868 McKinley StreetSebastopol, CA 95472 Have you ever experienced Hollywood’s biggest night with an audience? Join us as we raise funds for Food for Thought and enjoy an evening of stargazing, suspense, and prizes.Tickets are $49 and include food, beverages, games, trivia, prizes, and costume contest—bring your […]
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 […]
