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Health and Human Services takes stand against nonconsensual intersex surgeries
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released its first reporton health equity for intersex people, opposing nonconsensual surgeries on this population and making recommendations for best practices. There is “growing evidence that surgical interventions on intersex infants can cause lasting harm, including stigma and medical mistrust,” says the report, titled “Advancing Health Equity for Intersex Individuals.” It […]
Donald Trump has begun eroding federal LGBTQ+ protections through executive orders
President Donald Trump’s return to the White House marked an immediate and sweeping rollback of Biden-era policies, targeting LGBTQ+ protections, environmental commitments, and federal workforce initiatives. The actions, signed throughout the day and capped by a theatrical ceremony at Washington, D.C.’s Capital One Arena Monday evening where he signed nine orders, set a combative tone for Trump’s second term. Trump first […]
LGBTQ+ activists revive Stonewall Democrats after it shut down over a decade ago
Facing a financial deficit and a shortage of dues owed by local chapters, the National Stonewall Democratic Federation, founded by retired out Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) in 1998 to unite Stonewall Democratic clubs across the U.S., closed the doors at its Washington office in 2013 to go on an indefinite “hiatus.” They never reopened. Now, in the face of […]
Local News
Free Online LGBTQI History: A Sonoma County Timeline Class Will Focus on Tradeswomen Inc Monday Night
LGBTQI History: A Sonoma County Timeline 1947-2000 Mondays 6-7:30pm. Online via Zoom through SRJC Lifelong Learning. On Monday, January 27, Molly Martin will be talking with us about Tradeswomen Inc and the rich history of working women in the Bay Area. Please contact me to enroll in this FREE class and receive a Zoom link: cdungan@santarosa.edu
Beyond the Binary: Building Solidarity with the Trans and Nonbinary Community Happens January 27 in Sebastopol
This LGBT+ Panel is designed to foster inclusivity, education and community building. If you would like to understand more about Trans and Nonbinary genders, you are welcome to attend.Moderator: Dr. Jill Rees, PhD, Licensed PsychologistPanelists:Era Capone (she/they) Transfeminine person with developmental psychology and education experienceMichael Kessler (they/he) Trans-masculine, gender queer, former co-chair of Translife, cofounder of Solano Pride […]
Arts & Entertainment
Groundhog Day The Musical Opens at 6th Street Playhouse January 31
Phil Connors, a self-absorbed TV weatherman is sent to cover the annual Groundhog Day festivities in the quirky town of Punxsutawney. But what starts as a mundane assignment takes a magical twist when Phil finds himself stuck in a time loop, reliving February 2nd over and over again. At first, Phil indulges in mischief and mayhem, but as the days repeat in an […]
State News
Red Flag Warning for SoCal: Santa Ana Winds and Extreme Fire Danger Again Predicted This Week
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Southern California, citing critical fire weather conditions fueled by powerful Santa Ana winds, low humidity, and heightened fire risk. It is a similar situation to the life-threatening windstorm that caused the Palisades and Eaton wildfires. The warning is in effect from Monday morning through […]
