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Heroic Target employees kick out anti-LGBTQ+ bigot complaining about “Satanic” Pride gear
While it has become a trend for right-wingers to go into Target and raise a fuss over their Pride merchandise, two employees in one video showed them standing up to a notorious bigot’s harassment when he tried to cause trouble at an Arizona store. MAGA-chud Ethan Schmidt recently recorded himself walking around a Target, holding […]
The North Face shows its support for drag queen & LGBTQ+ people after calls for boycott
The North Face became the latest company attacked by the right for advertising to LGBTQ+ people for Pride Month, but unlike some other giant corporations, they are standing by their brand partner and issued a statement supporting LGBTQ+ equality. Conservatives – including Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) and Lauren Boebert (R-CO) – were outraged last […]
Tennessee Sued Over Assault on Trans Health Care
The Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund has sued the state of Tennessee over the exclusion of transition-related care from the state’s health insurance plan. In the suit, filed Thursday in U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee, TLDEF is representing a current participant in the plan and a former one. Gerda Zinner (pictured, left), […]
Local News
Sonoma County Pride Starts With New Progressive Pride Flag Raising June 1
Sonoma County Pride kicks off with the raising of the Pride Flag on top of Rosenberg Building in the heart of Santa Rosa Thursday, June 1. Gilbert Baker’s original 1978 design has evolved over these many years to become more inclusive as it serves as a beacon to all who identify as LGBTQI+. New for […]
Sonoma County Pride & Parade Happens Saturday, June 3
Saturday, June 3 will keep revelers entertained and engaged all day long, starting at 11 a.m. with the Sonoma County Pride Parade, celebrating our connectedness and delighting in our diversity. This year’s Grand Marshal Kate Kendell, was at the helm of the National Center for Lesbian Rights for 22 years. Pride’s Honorees in the parade […]
Arts & Entertainment
OUTwatch – Wine Country’s LGBTQI+ Film Festival Interview: Director Corey Sherman Discusses “Big Boys”
Jamie’s dream camping trip is ruined before it even begins when he finds out that his beloved cousin is bringing her new boyfriend. However, Jamie’s initial jealousy of the competent and confident Dan quickly turns into a friendship, as they bond over cooking, games and both being “big boys.” But as the weekend progresses, despite […]
San Francisco DocFest 2023 Interview: “Cisco Kid” Director Emily Kaye Allen
Emily Kaye Allen’s Cisco Kid follows Eileen (they/them)–a young queer dreamer who moves to a desert ghost town in Southern Utah, determined to live an independent and untethered life. Originally a pit-stop for the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad, and then for drivers traversing a former thoroughfare, Cisco was all but abandoned after the construction of an […]
State News
Pride Flag burned at California elementary school ahead of Pride event
An LGBTQ flag was burned at an elementary school in California earlier this month ahead of a Pride event, and police are investigating the incident as a hate crime, authorities said. Someone broke into Saticoy Elementary School in North Hollywood during the weekend that preceded May 22 and burned the flag, according to the Los […]
San Francisco’s 53 Annual Pride Parade and Celebration Happens June 24 & 25
Countdown to Pride: Less than 4 weeks away — are you ready for Pride? The 53rd Annual Pride Parade and Celebration takes place on Sat. June 24th and Sun. June 25th. Check our website for information updates, a last chance to register for the Parade and Vendor Booths, both deadlines coming up June 1st! Grandstand tickets and VIP Passes now on sale.July 5th Board MeetingLink to Meeting Zoom and Agenda.July […]
