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MI Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Issues Pride Proclamation
WHEREAS, Michigan is home to an estimated over 373,000 residents who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+); and, WHEREAS, Michigan’s LGBTQ+ residents contribute to the fabric of our society, hold positions across sectors of our economy and at the highest levels of government, and live in every region of our state; and, WHEREAS, Michigan has been at the forefront of advancing civil rights for LGBTQ+ people, beginning with the nation’s first non-discrimination ordinance passed in 1972 in East Lansing, and the nation’s first Civil Rights Commission to independently recognize that discrimination “because of sex” includes sexual orientation […]
Ken Paxton Sues Texas City Over “Big Gay Swim Day”
Austin’s CBS affiliate reports: Attorney General Ken Paxton says he’s suing the city of Denton over gender-neutral changing rooms being available at a June Pride event at one of the city’s public pools. The June 7 event, called “Big Gay Swim Day,” was organized by two nonprofit groups – PRIDENTON and OUTreach Denton, and is set to be held at the Quakertown Civic Center. The city owns the center, which has a public-access swimming pool and sex-specific multiple-occupancy changing rooms. The event is advertised as open to the general public of all ages, and organizers have announced that gender-neutral changing rooms […]
WI Gov. Tony Evers Issues Pride Month Proclamation
Madison’s Fox affiliate reports: The Progress Pride Flag was raised over the state capitol Monday to recognize June as Pride Month in Wisconsin. Pride Month originally began as a recognition of and tribute to the Stonewall Uprising in 1969 and has become an annual, month-long celebration and recognition of the LGBTQ community. Monday marks the eighth and final time Governor Tony Evers hoisted the Pride Flag over the Wisconsin State Capitol building, which first became a tradition in Wisconsin in 2019 after he took office when he ordered the Rainbow Pride Flag to be flown over the Capitol for the first […]
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Positive Images Creates The SoCo GAMA (Gender-Affirming Medication Access) Fund
The SoCo GAMA (Gender-Affirming Medication Access) Fund was created with a simple but urgent purpose: to remove financial barriers to gender-affirming medication for members of our community. We launched it in response to what we were hearing every day. People were navigating systems that were confusing, under-resourced, and too often inaccessible when it mattered most. At its core, the fund has always been about access. Access to care. Access to dignity. Access to the ability to live fully and authentically. The fund was launched at a critical time, when access to care was threatened for all, but especially for our trans youth, who faced the reality […]
Arts & Entertainment
Summer at Transcendence is Officially Underway
JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION Friday, June 19 | Ain’t Too Proud We are proud to honor Juneteenth National Independence Day — centering the stories and lived experiences of Black Americans, while celebrating freedom, resilience, and the ongoing pursuit of equality. Telling the story of The Temptations, this evening recognizes a legacy rooted in Black excellence. PRIDE NIGHT Saturday, August 29 | Mamma Mia! Our annual Pride Night returns — a vibrant, affirming celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community. The pre-show picnic transforms into a colorful, joy-filled gathering, followed by Mamma Mia! under the stars — a show that celebrates love, friendship, and self-expression. ASL INTERPRETED PERFORMANCES Ain’t Too […]
Frameline Announces Lineup for Landmark 50th San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival
Today, queer media nonprofit Frameline announced the full lineup for the landmark 50th San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival (Frameline50) — the largest, longest-running, and most widely recognized queer film exhibition in the world. Taking place June 17–27, Frameline50’s 11 days of programming feature over 140 films from 35 countries. “It is an unbelievable privilege to lead this organization during our landmark 50th festival. The lead up to this anniversary has happened alongside this looming, all-pervading sense that a revolution — both political and moral — is mounting. Now, the 50th is here. And so is the revolution. Our rights are being taken away […]
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SF LGBT Center Presents Building The Block: Rainbow Reunion
Saturday, June 6, 2026 | 12 – 6 pm SF LGBT Center (1800 Market St), San Francisco Free, Open to All Ages, and Family-Friendly Building the Block: Rainbow Reunion is our 3rd annual FREE, all-ages outdoor celebration that brings our beautiful LGBTQ+ community together through drag performances, live music, local small business vendors, food trucks, free clothing closets, art exhibits, wellness classes, community resources, and more! Join us on Saturday, June 6th, from 12-6 pm to kick off the 2026 Pride season at the SF LGBT Center! To get your FREE tickets, RSVP Here. You can also register on the day of the […]
San Francisco YMCA updates women’s locker room rules after complaint over one trans patron
A San Francisco YMCA has updated its locker room guidelines following complaints from some members about a trans member’s conduct in the women’s changing facilities. The Stonestown Family YMCA introduced new signage outlining expectations around nudity, privacy, and appropriate use of shared spaces, as reported by The Daily Mail on 25 May. The updated rules state that nudity should be “discreet, limited, and brief”, and that it is permitted only while actively showering. Members are also instructed to maintain personal space and use common areas in a manner that respects the privacy of others. According to reporting, the changes follow a period of dispute involving a […]
