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Political Notebook: Gay politico Rakov aims to oust one-time boss Congressmember Sherman
Joining the list of younger Democrats running against older congressional members of their party in 2026 is gay politico Jake Rakov of Studio City in Los Angeles County.
Political Notes: Lesbian San Mateo County Superintendent Magee won’t seek 3rd term
San Mateo County Superintendent of Schools Nancy Magee has decided not to seek a third term in 2026.
LGBTQ Agenda: Queer Jews upset at NYC Dyke March’s Israel stance
Some LGBTQ Jews expressed opposition to the New York City Dyke March’s recently released anti-Zionist policy, which they are interpreting as no Jews being allowed to participate.
Transmissions: Scary times call for resolve
I'll admit, you likely don't need me to tell you how scary these times are. That goes double if you are trans.
News Briefs: Gill Foundation names Kendell as new CEO
The Gill Foundation, a national LGBTQ philanthropic nonprofit, has announced that former National Center for Lesbian Rights executive director Kate Kendell will become its new CEO.
LGBTQ Agenda: Gay rights icons call for community to fight for makeup artist deported to El Salvador prison
Two longtime LGBTQ leaders are trying to draw the community’s attention to the case of a gay makeup artist from Venezuela who’d been seeking asylum in the United States but was whisked to an infamous Salvadorian prison by the Trump administration.
Political Notes: Former CA Assemblymember Low to pay $106K fine for concealing payment to actor Alec Baldwin
A state watchdog agency has approved a record $106,000 fine to be paid by gay former Assemblymember Evan Low as part of a settlement related to multiple violations of California campaign finance laws.
Political Notes: Newsom earns 4th lowest gubernatorial score from LGBTQ rights group
Governor Gavin Newsom’s score on the 2024 Equality California Legislative Scorecard was the fourth lowest given to a Golden State gubernatorial leader since the statewide LGBTQ civil rights group began grading lawmakers in Sacramento over two decades ago.
Political Notebook: Bi councilmember Beckman seeks North Bay Assembly seat
Bisexual Corte Madera Town Councilmember Eli Beckman is aiming to be elected the first out state legislator from the North Bay.
News Briefs: Drag artists to hold People’s March for democracy
Two drag artists who have long organized the People’s March during June’s Pride Month are gearing up for one to fight fascism and promote democracy on Saturday, April 12, in San Francisco.
Transmissions: The sports thing
I'm not a big sports person. I was the sort of kid who got picked last, and in spite of my parents' protestations, I just never found myself into athletics.
Political Notebook: After heated hearing, CA legislators kill trans sports ban bills
After a heated hearing Tuesday in Sacramento, California legislators killed two anti-transgender sports bans introduced by Republican lawmakers.
Political Notes: If elected Lee, Wang have ideas for LGBTQ senior housing in Oakland
Should they win their special elections next month, Barbara Lee and Charlene Wang have some ideas for how to build more affordable housing for LGBTQ seniors in Oakland.
LGBTQ Agenda: Liberal writers make pitch for ‘Abundance’ mindset at SF event
Some Democrats grappling with a leaderless party in the wilderness after last fall’s election defeats have turned to two journalists who see a reformation in the party’s mindset about delivering material abundance as the way forward.