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CT Gov. Ned Lamont Issues Pride Month Proclamation
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed a proclamation designating June as LGBTQ Pride Month in recognition of the contributions of Connecticut’s LGBTQ community and to emphasize that the state supports the rights of every person to live their lives free of discrimination, fear, and prejudice, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. “Connecticut has a legacy of leading the nation on critical issues facing the LGBTQ+ community and being one of the most welcoming states in the country, and I am proud to let everyone know that in this state we celebrate the rights of everyone […]
Italian Catholic Scouts group to allow LGBTQ+ leaders for first time
Italy’s Catholic Scouts is set to allow LGBTQ+ Scout leaders to join the group for the first time ever as it updates its outdated selection criteria. The council for the Italian Association of Catholic Guides and Scouts, also known as AGESCI, announced the change in a document shared on 28 May. “AGESCI has reached the conclusion that… emotional orientation and gender identity cannot constitute exclusion criteria in the discernment that community leaders are called upon to exercise when an adult requests to join the association to play an educational role,” the document said. It went on to say that the teaching of being […]
More gay and bi men in the UK are donating blood than ever before
Gay and bisexual men in England are donating blood in larger numbers than ever before, a new survey has shown. The surge follows a change in the eligibility criteria for England, Scotland and Wales that was introduced in 2021. In the 1980s, queer men were completely banned from donating blood to prevent the transmission of HIV after the AIDS crisis. In 2011, the ban was then lifted, but queer men wanting to donate had to adhere to strict rules, including a requirement to abstain from having sex with another man for 12 months prior. That period was then reduced to three months in 2017. Matt Hancock, […]
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Positive Images Creates The SoCo GAMA (Gender-Affirming Medication Access) Fund
The SoCo GAMA (Gender-Affirming Medication Access) Fund was created with a simple but urgent purpose: to remove financial barriers to gender-affirming medication for members of our community. We launched it in response to what we were hearing every day. People were navigating systems that were confusing, under-resourced, and too often inaccessible when it mattered most. At its core, the fund has always been about access. Access to care. Access to dignity. Access to the ability to live fully and authentically. The fund was launched at a critical time, when access to care was threatened for all, but especially for our trans youth, who faced the reality […]
Arts & Entertainment
Summer at Transcendence is Officially Underway
JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION Friday, June 19 | Ain’t Too Proud We are proud to honor Juneteenth National Independence Day — centering the stories and lived experiences of Black Americans, while celebrating freedom, resilience, and the ongoing pursuit of equality. Telling the story of The Temptations, this evening recognizes a legacy rooted in Black excellence. PRIDE NIGHT Saturday, August 29 | Mamma Mia! Our annual Pride Night returns — a vibrant, affirming celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community. The pre-show picnic transforms into a colorful, joy-filled gathering, followed by Mamma Mia! under the stars — a show that celebrates love, friendship, and self-expression. ASL INTERPRETED PERFORMANCES Ain’t Too […]
Frameline Announces Lineup for Landmark 50th San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival
Today, queer media nonprofit Frameline announced the full lineup for the landmark 50th San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival (Frameline50) — the largest, longest-running, and most widely recognized queer film exhibition in the world. Taking place June 17–27, Frameline50’s 11 days of programming feature over 140 films from 35 countries. “It is an unbelievable privilege to lead this organization during our landmark 50th festival. The lead up to this anniversary has happened alongside this looming, all-pervading sense that a revolution — both political and moral — is mounting. Now, the 50th is here. And so is the revolution. Our rights are being taken away […]
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SF LGBT Center Presents Building The Block: Rainbow Reunion
Saturday, June 6, 2026 | 12 – 6 pm SF LGBT Center (1800 Market St), San Francisco Free, Open to All Ages, and Family-Friendly Building the Block: Rainbow Reunion is our 3rd annual FREE, all-ages outdoor celebration that brings our beautiful LGBTQ+ community together through drag performances, live music, local small business vendors, food trucks, free clothing closets, art exhibits, wellness classes, community resources, and more! Join us on Saturday, June 6th, from 12-6 pm to kick off the 2026 Pride season at the SF LGBT Center! To get your FREE tickets, RSVP Here. You can also register on the day of the […]
San Francisco YMCA updates women’s locker room rules after complaint over one trans patron
A San Francisco YMCA has updated its locker room guidelines following complaints from some members about a trans member’s conduct in the women’s changing facilities. The Stonestown Family YMCA introduced new signage outlining expectations around nudity, privacy, and appropriate use of shared spaces, as reported by The Daily Mail on 25 May. The updated rules state that nudity should be “discreet, limited, and brief”, and that it is permitted only while actively showering. Members are also instructed to maintain personal space and use common areas in a manner that respects the privacy of others. According to reporting, the changes follow a period of dispute involving a […]
