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Gay military veteran accuses NYPD of years ongoing homophobic harassment
C.J.*, a volunteer with the New York Police Department’s (NYPD) Auxiliary Officer program, says fellow officers and supervisors subjected him to homophobic harassment, including an off-duty assault, vandalism of his departmental locker, and retaliation for complaining about how he was being treated. Officers in the NYPD’s auxiliary program supplement the regular police force and perform […]
Vatican declares surrogacy & gender-affirming care violations of human dignity
The Vatican has issued a declaration listing “gender theory,” gender-affirming care, and even surrogacy as “violations of human dignity” alongside war, poverty, human trafficking, and other actual atrocities. On Monday, the Vatican’s Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, the department in charge of religious discipline for the Catholic Church, released its “Dignitas Infinita.” The 20-page document […]
Lesbian News publisher Ella Matthes has died at 81
Ella Matthes, the longtime publisher and editor of Lesbian News Magazine, died March 16 at a hospital in Norwalk, Calif. She was 81 years old, and the cause was a heart attack, according to a press release. She ran Lesbian News Magazine, commonly known as the LN, from 1994 until 2022. The LN was North America’s longest-running lesbian publication. When it was founded in […]
Local News
Tickets on Sale Now for 2 Out in the Vineyard Events
TICKETS NOW ON SALEROSÉ ALL DAY SONOMA VALLEY’S PREMIER ROSÉ WINE FESTIVAL Thrilled to announce the highly anticipated 5th. Annual Pink Sonoma Wine Fest taking place on Sunday, May 5 from Noon-3pm. Join us for an unforgettable day of enchanting Rosés, delectable cuisine, music and more at the picturesque Viansa Winery. Pink Sonoma Fest will delight your […]
Russian River Grant Cycle is Now Open; Deadline is March 1
Russian River Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence 2024 GRANT APPLICATION Deadline for Receipt: Wednesday, March 1, 2024, 11:59 PM PST ABOUT THE SISTERS’ GRANTS FUND The Russian River Sisters’ Grant Fund is managed by a committee of Sisters. Grant funding requests are accepted only via the application form on our website. Grant Fund applications are reviewed and […]
Arts & Entertainment
Left Edge Theatre Announces Next 3 Plays & Latest Membership Offerings
In Spring 2024, we continue our Left Edge season with a captivating exploration of human connection and the quest for meaning. Everybody by Brandon Jacobs-Jenkins takes audiences on a humorous journey through life’s complexities, enhanced by an innovative on-stage lottery. The Last Quiz Night on Earth by Alison Carr offers a unique, immersive experience as […]
Anthony Christian Ocampo, Ph.D talks about his new book “Brown and Gay in LA: The Lives of Immigrant Sons”
Anthony Christian Ocampo, Ph.D. is Professor of Sociology at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. He is the author of The Latinos of Asia: How Filipino Americans Break the Rules of Race and his new book Brown and Gay in LA: The Lives of Immigrant Sons. Thank you for joining us this evening Anthony and congratulations on the publication of this […]
State News
California Launches First-Ever Statewide Survey of LGBTQIA+ Older Adults to Identify Needs and Priorities
The California Department of Aging (CDA) and a statewide coalition of LGBTQIA+ community-based organizations and research partners are launching a groundbreaking, statewide online survey of LGBTQIA+ older adults. “This is an opportunity for LGBTQIA+ older adults to share their perspectives, experiences, needs, and priorities to help inform state policies and programs for older adults,” said […]
California Senate leader Toni Atkins announces run for governor in 2026
he leader of the California Senate on Friday said she would run for governor in 2026, entering a campaign that is far from the minds of voters but is quickly filling with candidates in a state that requires frequent fundraising to compete in some of the nation’s most expensive media markets. Toni Atkins, a Democrat […]