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News Briefs: EQCA to hold virtual town hall

December 4, 2024

Equality California, the statewide LGBTQ rights organization, will hold a virtual town hall, the "State of Equality," Friday, December 6, from 10 to 11:15 a.m., Pacific time.

Transmissions: Questioning the New York Times' question

by Gwendolyn Ann Smith
Dec 4, 2024

The loss of the presidential election has left many people shell-shocked, and rather than focusing on the much more pressing question — what do we do now — a lot of people have chosen to focus on trying to find someone to blame.

Political Notebook: CA Legislature hits 12% LGBTQ representation

by Matthew S. Bajko
Dec 2, 2024

With 15 out of California's 120 state legislators hailing from the LGBTQ community, the Statehouse has now reached 12% out representation.

Out in the World: Outright calls out UN campaign and report for excluding LBQ women

by Heather Cassell
Nov 27, 2024

Outright International has called out the United Nations for excluding LBQ women and gender-diverse people in a new report.

Business Briefing: Clothing store rides retail coattails into 2nd decade

by Matthew S. Bajko
Nov 26, 2024

For close to 20 years, husbands Miguel Lopez and Gabriel Ya?ez have successfully navigated various clothing trendlines and changes in the way people shop for attire to keep their Sui Generis Designer Consignment open for business in the Castro.

Political Notebook: Contra Costa County LGBTQ councilmembers-elect make history

by Matthew S. Bajko
Nov 26, 2024

Starting next month, city councils around the Bay Area will begin welcoming back LGBTQ incumbents and newly elected members following the results of their races in the November 5 election.

News Briefs: Sisters, SF Krampus announce pageant

by Cynthia Laird
Nov 26, 2024

The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence and San Francisco Krampus will hold their annual Krampus pageant Saturday, December 14, from 4 to 8 p.m. at El Rio, 3158 Mission Street.

Transmissions: No rest in Congress

by Gwendolyn Ann Smith
Nov 26, 2024

Sarah McBride's election to Congress has shown the nasty side of Republican lawmakers.

LGBTQ Agenda: Gay Colorado Governor Polis co-chairing new democracy group

by John Ferrannini
Nov 26, 2024

Gay Colorado Governor Jared Polis is joining Illinois Governor JB Pritzker in launching a new organization to stand up for democracy on the state level.

Political Notes: LGBTQ non-incumbents hit a red wall in Riverside County House, legislative races

by Matthew S. Bajko
Nov 22, 2024

Three years ago, when the LGBTQ resort and retirement mecca of Palm Springs was redistricted into new congressional and state legislative districts, it bolstered LGBTQ advocates' hopes of seeing out candidates be able to win the seats.

Political Notebook: Milk's alma mater keeps his memory alive

by Matthew S. Bajko
Nov 20, 2024

Back in 1947, Harvey Milk arrived in Albany, New York as a freshman at what was then known as the New York State College for Teachers.

LGBTQ Agenda: Feds find Oklahoma school district violated civil rights in case of bullied nonbinary teen

by John Ferrannini
Nov 19, 2024

The U.S. Department of Education hsa released its report into bullying allegations against nonbinary student Nex Benedit, who died by suicide earlier this year.

Political Notes: Gay Stockton council candidate Enríquez on cusp of declaring victory

by Matthew S. Bajko
Nov 14, 2024

Several Stockton City Councilmembers have already called to congratulate him on winning his bid to join them and have referred to him as the councilmember-elect, as well as have a number of other city leaders since the November 5 election.

News Briefs: Events will remember trans victims of violence

by Cynthia Laird
Nov 13, 2024

Bay Area events will take place to observe the Transgender day of Remembrance.

Political Notebook: Martinez to be 1st LGBTQ Santa Cruz supervisor

by Matthew S. Bajko
Nov 13, 2024

Queer mom and longtime nonprofit leader Monica Martinez will be Santa Cruz County's first out supervisor.

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