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‘Just for females’ social media app Giggle under fire for ‘excluding’ trans women
Giggle, a social media app designed for “females”, has come under fire for excluding trans women with its use of artificial intelligence. The app is marketed as a female-only space that allows women to find roommates, engage in freelance work, find friendship groups and more. The Verge reported that Giggle, which first launched in early 2020, […]
Lesbian couple murdered, dismembered in Mexico border city
Authorities in the Mexican border city of Ciudad Juárez on Sunday found the dismembered bodies of a lesbian couple along a local highway. The dismembered body parts of Julissa Ramírez and Nohemí Medina Martínez were found in plastic bags that had been placed along the Juárez-El Porvenir Highway. El Diario, a Mexican newspaper, reported the married women […]
Spate of anti-LGBT+ murders in Jamaica investigated in vital new series
The horrific spate of anti-LGBT+ killings that have fuelled fear in Jamaica is to be investigated as part of a new podcast series. Ring The Alarm, an Apple Podcasts series that will explore what it’s like to be LGBT+ in the island country, will be hosted by Jasmyne Cannick, one of Los Angeles’ most recognisable […]
Local News
LGBT+ Events, Classes, Etc. ay the Sebastopol Senior Center
Welcome to the Rainbow Connection of the Sebastopol Senior Center! And don’t let that word “Senior” fool you, think of us as the Sebastopol FUN Center! We are expanding our offerings to adults of ALL ages. We are a place to come to if you wish to THRIVE! Read on if you want to hear about local events […]
FreeLGBTQI History: A Sonoma County Timeline to Focus on Freestone House and Gardens
LGBTQI History: A Sonoma County Timeline 1947-2000. Wednesdays 1:30-3pm. Online via Zoom. On Wed, Jan 26 we will be talking with Jim Longacre about Freestone House & Gardens. Look forward to seeing you there! Please contact me to enroll in this FREE class and receive a Zoom invite: cdungan@santarosa.edu
Arts & Entertainment
“WEST NORTH WEST” is a Japanese queer drama that explores themes of gender, sexuality, nationality, and religious identity
Set amongst the bustling crowds and underground karaoke clubs of Tokyo, WEST NORTH WEST explores themes of gender, sexuality, nationality, and religious identity through the complex desires of three women. The film is now featuring on PeccadilloPOD, a new On-Demand platform for LGBTQ+ cinema. Beautiful Kei (Hanae Kan) works at a cocktail bar, and her girlfriend Ai (Yuka […]
Duo Quartet performs at Occidental Center for the Arts Jan. 30
Sunday January 30 @ 3 pm. Duo Quartet at Occidental Center for the Arts. The Duo Quartet brings together the stellar talents of Nina Gerber and Chris Webster in concert with another dynamic duo, Pam Delgado and Jeri Jones of Blame Sally. With a beautiful set of original music mixed with surprisingly original takes on a few choice covers, […]
State News
OUT Against Big Tobacco Coalition Pledges to Kick Tobacco OUT of CA Political Campaigns
The OUT Against Big Tobacco coalition supported by Equality California Institute launched a pledge today urging California legislators and candidates to voluntarily refuse campaign contributions from the tobacco industry. A total of sixteen legislators and candidates have taken the pledge thus far, with more expected to sign on as the 2022 campaign season gets underway. […]
Equality California Endorses Secretary of State Dr. Shirley N. Weber
As President Biden, Vice President Harris and advocates across the country continue to push for federal action to safeguard the freedom to vote, Equality California announced its endorsement of California Secretary of State Dr. Shirley N. Weber on Tuesday. Secretary Weber is running for a full four-year term in 2022, after making history last year […]
