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Black trans woman África Parrilla García shot to death in Puerto Rico
África Parrilla García, a 25-year-old Black transgender woman, was killed in San Juan, Puerto Rico, in February, and details of her life and death are just now coming to light after she was deadnamed and misgendered in early news reports. She was shot several times about 1 a.m. February 2 on a San Juan street, according to Puerto […]
Supreme Court lets Idaho enforce law criminalizing gender-affirming care for minors
Idaho can enforce its law making it a felony to provide gender-affirming care to transgender minors while a lawsuit against it proceeds, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday. A federal district court had issued an injunction against the law last year, blocking it from enforcement while the suit is heard, as the court found the suit likely to succeed […]
Several attorneys general made ‘abusive legal demands’ to get trans patients’ medical records, senators allege
Four attorneys general in conservative states have abused their authority to investigate transgender patients and their health care, and hospitals must do more to protect them, a new Senate Finance Committee report argues. The report, titled “How State Attorneys General Target Transgender Youth and Adults by Weaponizing the Medicaid Program and their Health Oversight Authority,” […]
Local News
Face to Face’s Benefit “Our Long Table” Tickets Are on Sale Now
Early Bird Tickets On Sale Now! Tickets to Food For Thought’s annual gala and auction, Our Long Table, are on sale now! Take advantage of our Early Bird discounted rate of $225 per ticket. Hurry though, the special rate only lasts until April 21, 2024. PURCHASE TICKETS Event Details DateSaturday, June 9, 2024Time4:00–8:00 pmLocationVine Hill House3601 […]
Positive Images LGBTQIA+ Center and North Bay LGBTQI Families Hosts Social Saturday: Intergenerational Gathering April 6
Join Positive Images LGBTQIA+ Center and North Bay LGBTQI Families for a Social Saturday: Intergenerational Gathering on April 6th from 10am-1pm at Riddell Preserve in Healdsburg! This month is a special Social Saturday since LandPaths will be taking us on a hike around the preserve to check out the beautiful Spring flora! All LGBTQIA+ youth, […]
Arts & Entertainment
Talent Show ! at Occidental Center for the Arts Saturday, April 13
Saturday April 13 @ 7 pm. Talent Show ! at Occidental Center for the Arts. Join us for our annual Spring FUNdraiser! Cheer on the talented community members of all ages who will display their skills in varied genres and styles, while raising much needed funds to Keep the Arts in Our Hearts .To participate, […]
‘The Last Quiz Night on Earth’ Opens at Left Edge Theatre March 29
The Last Quiz Night On EarthMAR 29 – APR 13 by Alison CarrDirected by Jenny Hollingworth and Argo Thompson An asteroid is heading straight for the earth, tonight. What better way to take your mind off impending doom than Quiz Night at the Four Horsemen pub with your friendly hosts Kathy and Rav? The Last Quiz Night […]
State News
An unusual primary result means Californians have a chance to send another out representative to the U.S. House.
The state’s primary was held March 5, but official results in the close race in the 16th Congressional District, located in Silicon Valley, just came in this week. Evan Low, a gay man who’s currently in the California Assembly, tied for second place with Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian, with 30,249 votes each, or 16.6 […]
Sacramento declares itself a sanctuary city for transgender people
The Sacramento City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to declare the California capital a “sanctuary city for transgender people.” The resolution, which takes effect immediately, ensures that no city resources will be used to criminalize trans people seeking transition-related care or to cooperate with jurisdictions seeking to enforce laws that criminalize the care elsewhere. It comes […]