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Katie Sowers to Make Twin Super Bowl History as first Out and Female Coach
Once rejected from a volunteer coaching position because of her “lifestyle,” Katie Sowers will make NFL history as the first openly gay and female assistant coach headed to the Super Bowl. Sowers is an offensive assistant coach with the San Francisco 49ers, whose win against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday secured the team’s spot(…)
San Antonio forced to Spend Defending Chick-fil-A amid Lawsuits, Republican attacks
A city has been forced to spend more than $300,000 defending itself from legal challenges over its decision to block a Chick-fil-A from opening in an airport. The city of San Antonio, Texas, has faced lawsuits and a federal investigation pushed by Republican officials over the March 2019 decision to block the chicken chain from opening an outlet in(…)
Trans Man becomes First Person in Kosovo to Legally Change Name, Gender on Passport
A trans man in Kosovo has become the first named person in the country to update his name and gender marker on his ID documents. Blert Morina won a two-year court battle to exercise his right to change the name and gender marker on his documents, requests that had previously been denied. In December, the(…)
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Calendar of Events at Marin’s LGBT Spahr Center
January Events Below is a list of our upcoming events for January. For more information please click on any title or contact Bri at 415-886-8554 or email bsilva@thespahrcenter.org 1/14 – Caregiver/Parent Support Group – @ The Spahr Center1/16 – LGBT Senior Breakfast – @ Sams in Novato 1/18 – Friends & Family of LGBTQ Youth Group – @ The Spahr Center 1/21 – LGBT(…)
Giveback Tuesday at the Rainbow in Guerneville Will Benefit LGBT Asylum Seekers
Giveback Tuesday @ Rainbow Cattle Co. in Guerneville Tuesday, January 7 @ 6 – 8 p.m. All You Can Eat Italian Comfort Food $5 A Benefit for Queer Asylum Accompaniment Help QAA Assist LGBTQ Asylum Seekers Settle Here in the North Bay Fabulous Italian Food, Lucious Libations, Amazing Raffle Prizes & Fun, Fun, Fun Learn(…)
Arts & Entertainment
‘Singing the History of Black America’ at Occidental Center for the Arts February 8
Saturday February 8 @ 7 pm. Occidental Center for the Arts presents ‘Climbing Up the Mountain’: Singing the History of Black America. Benjamin Mertz is a charismatic Bay Area performer, composer, song leader, writer, human rights activist, and the founder/director of Joyful Noise Gospel Singers. He has just released his first CD entitled ‘Climbing Up the Mountain’. Join Benjamin(…)
‘Herstory in the Making’ Happens at Occidental Center for the Arts February 2
Sunday February 2 @ 2 pm. Occidental Center for the Arts. HERSTORY IN THE MAKING features four compelling female artists in a matinee performance of original monologues expressing the very heart of the feminine. In a world where women have limited stages, venues and audiences, performance artist Sherry Glaser presents a fascinating Sunday afternoon buffet of(…)
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Guilty Plea In Craigslist Gay “Sextortion” Scheme
The Santa Monica Mirror reports: A man has pleaded guilty to using Craigslist, among other sites, to extort hundreds of thousands of dollars from Santa Monica and Los Angeles men who responded to ads offering gay sex services. 28-year-old Tyler Buchanan pleaded guilty Wednesday to federal felony charges using an interstate facility to facilitate an unlawful activity,(…)
Anti-LGBTQ Rep. Duncan Hunter Formally Resigns
California Republican Rep. Duncan Hunter sent his formal letter of resignation on Tuesday to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Gov. Gavin Newsom, effective next Monday, Jan. 13. The longtime anti-LGBTQ representative from San Diego County’s 50th Congressional District pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court last Dec. 3 to one count of conspiracy to misuse campaign(…)
