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Republicans Introduce Joint Bill To Legalize Anti-LGBT Discrimination By Adoption Agencies Nationwide
If federal lawmakers want to show they care about children and families, there’s perhaps no better opportunity in the near term than by passing the Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act (CWPIA). Pending in the House as H.R. 1881 (introduced by Rep. Mike Kelly (R-Penn.)), and in the Senate as S. 811 (introduced by Senator Mike(…)
Bills Against LGBT Rights are failing in US Legislatures
In a striking shift from recent years, major legislation curtailing LGBT rights has been completely stymied in state capitols around the country this year amid anxiety by Republican leaders over igniting economic backlash if they are depicted as discriminatory. In the thick of this year’s legislative sessions, LGBT activists were tracking about 120 proposed bills(…)
Doctor Denies Treatment to 6-day-old Baby Because Her Parents — and it’s Completely Legal
A couple’s newborn baby faced discrimination because of their sexual orientation. The discrimination is 100 percent legal. Michigan residents, Jami and Krista Contreras, took their newborn baby to the doctor, and their daughter was denied care. Is our doctor coming in? She said no-I’m going to be your doctor, your doctor prayed on it and decided she won’t(…)
Local News
The North Bay LGBTQI Historical Timeline Needs Your Help
Sonoma County LGBTQI Pride is sponsoring the creation of The North Bay LGBTQI Historical Timeline. We are seeking photos of Sonoma County LGBTQI communities during 1970-90s. We need photos of people attending events, business and gathering locations, marches/demonstrations, other local happenings during those years. Please include descriptions with dates, locations and people’s names if possible(…)
Sonoma County Pride Announces Theme
This year’s Sonoma County LGBTQI Pride theme is Together We Rise. The idea behind the theme is to combat hateful rhetoric and policies of the current national political leadership and to stand behind the people of the community who feel threatened by the words and actions of others who have been emboldened by the last(…)
Saturday March For Our Lives Events Slated in Santa Rosa, Sonoma Valley and Napa
Santa Rosa March For Our Lives Courthouse square 600-636 fourth street Santa Rosa, CA 95404 0 mi away When: Saturday, March 24, 10:00 AM The mission and focus of March For Our Lives (Santa Rosa) is to demand that a comprehensive and effective bill be immediately brought before Congress to address gun violence. Our only(…)
The Laugh Cellar Presents LGBTQI Comedy Night with Julie Goldman
It’s hard to believe, but it’s been several years since Julie Goldman (HBO, Showtime, LOGO, Bravo) has performed in Sonoma County. So, we’re bringing her out for a one-night only show! Julie Goldman’s stand-up is delightfully in-your-face, honest and aggressively funny. Headlining throughout the US at clubs, colleges, festivals and events; she’s been described as(…)
Arts & Entertainment
Film Review: “Funny Story’
Calling a movie Funny Story is rather a brave move which can lead to unfulfilled expectations especially when your plot has its fair share of tragic incidents too. This feature from Michael J Gallagher whose work is usually created for the small screen. is full of good intentions and does at least start off on full(…)
Film Review: ‘Noblemen’
This very prestigious all-boys boarding school in India which is the setting for The Noblemen is obviously a remnant of British colonial days and the children are still expected to practice the age-old rituals and codes which should have been banished years ago. Here in this very formal setting, the pupils are reluctantly bound by an outdated(…)
State News
Fighting Back: Queers & the Class Divide at SFs GLBT HIstorical Society
The latest in the GLBT Historical Society’s monthly “Fighting Back” series exploring contemporary queer issues in a historical context, “Queers and the Class Divide” will offer a conversation about intersections between LGBTQ politics and growing class divisions locally and nationally. A panel of historians, veteran organizers and younger activists will discuss the history of economic(…)
‘Conversion Therapy’ Services Would be Banned Under Measure Advancing in California
The California Assembly voted Thursday to add gay “conversion therapy” to the state’s list of deceptive business practices, following a debate that focused on the personal experiences of several lawmakers and hinted at potential lawsuits to come. “It is harmful and it is unnecessary,” Assemblyman Evan Low (D-Campbell), the bill’s author and one of the Legislature’s most(…)
