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State bans against conversion therapy are ineffective, argues leading LGBTQ+ activist
Even though the Supreme Court is currently considering Chiles v. Salazar, a case that could overturn the bans on conversion therapy for minors currently in place in 27 states, longtime LGBTQ+ activist Wayne Besen says these bans don’t stop a majority of those who actually offer services to change people’s sexual orientation or gender identity: namely, […]
South Carolina Senate passes bill restricting transgender students’ bathroom use
The South Carolina Senate has approved a bill restricting transgender students’ access to bathrooms and locker rooms, advancing legislation that reflects a widening shift in how Republican-led states are regulating the everyday lives of trans people and aligning with a growing number of Republican-led states adopting similar policies. The proposal passed Monday by a 35-2 vote, with two Democratic state senators […]
Boise To Face $2000/Day Fine For Flying Pride Flag
The Idaho Capital Sun reports: The Idaho Senate has widely passed a bill that would fine local and state governments for flying flags that aren’t on the Legislature’s pre-approved list. The bill’s House sponsor, Rep. Ted Hill, an Eagle Republican, has said House Bill 561 is meant to target the city of Boise for flying an LGBTQ+ […]
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“Marjorie Prime” Running now at 6th Street Playhouse
In Marjorie Prime, playwright Jordan Harrison delves into the intricate dance between human memory and artificial intelligence. Set in the not-so-distant future, the narrative centers on 85-year-old Marjorie, whose mind is gradually succumbing to dementia. To combat her fading recollections, her family introduces her to a “Prime”—a lifelike holographic projection of her late husband, Walter, programmed to retell […]
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Gavin Newsom’s homophobic Grindr controversy explained
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing criticism from LGBTQ+ advocates after his press office used Grindr as a punchline in posts targeting conservative commentator Benny Johnson—the latest controversy for the governor, who is widely seen as positioning himself for a potential 2028 presidential run. The backlash comes amid broader unease among LGBTQ+ leaders over Newsom’s recent comments […]
CALL TO ACTION: Equality California to Rally at the State Capitol for LGBTQ+ Civil Rights Legislation on Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Equality California, the nation’s largest statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, will hold a rally at the State Capitol West Steps in response to rising anti-LGBTQ+ attacks in California and across the country. The rally serves as part of the organization’s annual LGBTQ+ Advocacy Day, held each year to bring together constituents with lawmakers in support […]
