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DOJ To Ignore LGBTQ+ Youth Crime Victims
The Department of Justice wants to stop collecting data about the sexual orientation and gender identity of 16- and 17-year-olds, officials announced this week. The National Crime Victimization Survey is a twice-annual report that collects the data of up to 135 thousand households to understand the “frequency, characteristics, and consequences” of crime in the United(…)
Broad, Growing Support for Same-Sex Marriage
Since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 2015 that same sex couples have a constitutional right to marry, support for same-sex marriage has increased substantially. Currently, more than six in ten (61%) Americans say gay and lesbian couples should be able to marry legally, while only about half as many (30%) are opposed. Strength of(…)
Almost Half of Bisexual People in Utah Experience Sexual Violence
Bisexual people in the U.S. state of Utah report the most incidences of sexual violence, according to a new survey. The shocking new survey analyzes responses from about 10,000 Utahan adults collected in 2016. It reveals 45.5% of bisexual people in Utah have experienced sexual violence. It also said 33.6% of lesbian/gay respondents reported sexual(…)
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
Book Review: ‘Wild Beauty’ by Anna-Marie McLemore
Each generation of Nomeolvides women have been blessed with incredible powers. For decades, this family has overseen the gorgeous garden estate of La Pradera, where their extraordinary powers enable them to perform wonders—they can bring fields of blossoms to life in just seconds. But with their powers comes a curse, a painful mystical legacy: if they(…)
Book Review: ‘Bachelor Girl’ by Kim Van Alkemade
Bachelor Girl by Kim Van Alkemade is a deep dive into New York City history that spans decades. Pulled from a compelling headline over a century old, it follows fictional heiress Helen Winthrope after the death of her mysterious benefactor, who left her his entire estate, taking her from spinster and Bachelor Girl to millionaire.(…)
State News
Documenting a Queer Johnny Appleseed
Hank Wilson was a sort of Johnny Appleseed of queer San Francisco. Everywhere he went, new organizations sprouted. Many of these organizations form the institutional backbone of today’s LGBTQ community in the city and beyond. Hank was an extremely modest man who avoided the spotlight, so his story is largely unknown. That’s why I’m working(…)
Equality California Endorses Openly LGBTQ Local Candidates in 2018 Races Across State
Equality California, the nation’s largest statewide LGBTQ civil rights organization, announced the endorsements of 10 openly LGBTQ candidates running for local office in 2018. The candidates are among a surge of out LGBTQ Californians seeking public office across the state — and a record number of LGBTQ candidates running throughout the country this year. Equality(…)
