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How a vacant Boston school was transformed into thriving housing for LGBTQ+ seniors
An old school building in Boston’s Hyde Park neighborhood, once vacant and “creepy,” is now buzzing with life while teaching new lessons in community and inclusion. Exactly one year after opening its doors, The Pryde has transformed the historic 1902 structure into New England’s first LGBTQ+ welcoming affordable senior housing community. Karmen Cheung, Pennrose New England Regional […]
Military vet Gina Ortiz Jones becomes first lesbian elected mayor of San Antonio
Gina Ortiz Jones, a lesbian and military veteran who served in President Joe Biden’s administration, has been elected mayor of San Antonio, the second-largest city in Texas and seventh-largest in the U.S. Jones beat Rolando Pablos, a former Texas secretary of state, in a runoff election Saturday. The margin was 54.3 percent to 45.7 percent, according to Ballotpedia. They advanced to the runoff because no candidate […]
In 2025, Why are Men Still Afraid to Come Out in Professional Sports?
When Jason Collins came out in a 2013 Sports Illustrated cover story, he broke down the long-sealed closet in men’s sports by becoming the first openly gay active player in any major league sport. President Barack Obama called him to offer his support, saying he “couldn’t be prouder,” and Oprah Winfrey called him “a pioneer.” “By not having to […]
Local News
Man Charged With Pride Flag Death Threat To Schools
The Santa Rosa Press Democrat reports: A 54-year-old Petaluma man has been arrested after police say he threatened to have a Petaluma City Schools district official “executed” if pride flags posted at schools in the district were not removed. “The threat was considered specific, time sensitive, and caused safety concerns for school officials,” Petaluma police said in a […]
June Events at Sonoma County Library
Join us for events throughout the month of June, from magic shows to live music performances. All events are free and you don’t need a library card to attend; registration is required for select events. See you soon! Kids Magic & Juggling with James ChanExperience the magic of 17-year-old prodigy James Chan’s show! For grades K-6. At six locations: […]
Arts & Entertainment
Frameline49 Interview: Director Linus O’Brien Talks about His Documentary “Strange Journey: The Story of ‘Rocky Horror’
When The Rocky Horror Picture Show first opened in London in 1973, no one involved could have ever imagined the long-lasting impact and legacy that the subversive rock musical would have on the queer and underground film communities. As the movie adaptation turns 50 this year, the original cast, creatives, and other pop culture figures — including […]
Edmund White, a groundbreaking gay author, dies at 85
Edmund White, the groundbreaking man of letters who documented and imagined the gay revolution through journalism, essays, plays and such novels as “A Boy’s Own Story” and “The Beautiful Room is Empty,” has died. He was 85. White’s death was confirmed Wednesday by his agent, Bill Clegg, who did not immediately provide additional details. Along […]
State News
LGBTQ+ immigrants face ‘most immediate risk’ of ICE raids in Los Angeles
As Immigration and Customs Enforcement increases its raids in Los Angeles, a large swath of the LGBTQ+ immigrants who live in the United States are at “most immediate risks of detention and deportation.” There are approximately 49,000 LGBTQ+ adult immigrants living in Los Angeles County who do not have U.S. citizenship, according to a new report from the Williams Institute, including […]
Cops: Two Teens In Custody After Shouting Slurs And Throwing Fireworks Into California Pride Event Crowd
San Francisco’s ABC affiliate reports: Two 13-year-old boys are suspected of assault and a hate crime after they allegedly threw fireworks and shouted homophobic remarks at a crowd gathered Wednesday night for a Pride event in downtown Redwood City. Police said one of two victims of the assault suffered minor injuries, and that part of the […]
