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Mass arrests target LGBTQ people in Nigeria while abuses against them are ignored, activists say
Law enforcement authorities in Nigeria are using the country’s same-sex prohibition law to target the LGBTQ community while ignoring abuses against them, rights groups and lawyers say, in the wake of fresh mass arrests of gay people. Nigeria is one of more than 30 of Africa’s 54 countries where homosexuality is criminalized in laws that are […]
At least 33 transgender and gender-nonconforming people were killed in the past year, report finds
The nation’s largest LGBTQ rights group released its latest data on fatal attacks on transgender and gender-nonconforming people, describing an “epidemic of violence” targeting the community, especially young Black trans women. The Human Rights Campaign found that at least 33 transgender and gender-nonconforming people have been killed in the United States since November last year. Of those […]
Uzbekistan: Take Action on Rights Abuses Raised at UN Review
The Uzbekistan government should urgently act on recommendations made on November 8, 2023, during its fourth Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of its human rights record at the UN Human Rights Council, Human Rights Watch said today. The government should take particular action to uphold the rights of human rights defenders, journalists and bloggers, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, […]
Local News
Zero Waste Teach-In at The Peace & Justice Center November 30
The Peace & Justice Center of Sonoma Countyis proudly presenting members of Zero Waste Sonoma for a ZERO WASTE Teach-in November 30, 2023, 7 – 9 PM467 Sebastopol Ave, Santa RosaLearn how to improve your zero waste efforts,what laws support you and the ins and outs of composting.There will be time for Q&A so you can […]
Arts & Entertainment
“The Metromaniacs” Opens at Spreckles in Rohnert Park November 24
The Metromaniacs Written by David Ives Directed by Kevin Bordi November 24 – December 17 Fri. & Sat. at 7:30pmSunday matinee at 2:00pm It’s springtime in Paris,1738. Poets are the rock stars of the day, and young people like Damis have gone […]
Occidental Center for the Arts welcomes the Leading Lady of West Coast Folk & Bluegrass, Laurie Lewis & The Right Hands Nov. 26
Sunday November 26 @ 4 pm. Occidental Center for the Arts welcomes the Leading Lady of West Coast Folk & Bluegrass, Laurie Lewis & The Right Hands! Grammy-winning singer/songwriter/fiddler/educator Laurie Lewis joins forces with the virtuosic talents of The Right Hands at OCA’s acoustic sweet spot! From foot-stomping instrumentals to heartfelt ballads, Laurie Lewis and her Right Hands take […]
State News
Out in the Vineyard Hosts The Annual Holiday Wine Festival Dec. 2 at The Academy in SF
JOIN US AT OUR ANNUAL HOLIDAY WINE FESTIVAL Saturday, December 2 The Academy SF (2166 Market Street, San Francisco)6pm-9pmBringing Wine Country to you for the holidays! Dear Gary,It’s that time of year again and the holidays are just around the corner! We at Out In The Vineyard are thrilled to partner with The Academy in San Francisco, […]
California’s first lesbian Senate leader could make history again if she runs for governor
The first time Toni Atkins acted as the governor of California, she used her powers to honor the passing of San Diego Padres baseball player Tony Gwynn while playfully rebuffing Jimmy Kimmel’s advice that she “invade Oregon. ” It was 2014, and Atkins — the first lesbian to be the speaker of the state Assembly — was filling […]
