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Transgender Americans and Allies Look Ahead to Landmark Supreme Court Oral Argument on December 4
LGBTQ people and allies are speaking out about the upcoming groundbreaking oral argument at the U.S. Supreme Court regarding access to health care for transgender youth. The case, U.S. v. Skrmetti, challenges Tennessee’s law banning health care such as hormone therapy and puberty-pausing medications for transgender youth under 18, while the same treatments remain available to cisgender (non-transgender) […]
The Vatican joins Saudi Arabia, Iran and Russia in blocking vital climate deal over LGBTQ+ issues
The Vatican has blocked discussions on women’s rights at the UN climate summit, COP29, over concerns that support for them would include trans and gay women. According to BBC News, representatives for Pope Francis, aligned with Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iran and Egypt to prevent an agreement that would have provided more support for women affected by […]
Another trans military ban would cost the United States billions of dollars
Donald Trump is planning to implement a total ban on transgender service members and recruits on “Day One,” according to Defense Department insiders, which will have massive costs that affect both military preparedness and the DoD’s bottom line. A total trans ban will cost the Pentagon at least $18 billion, according to Emily “Hawking” Shilling, president […]
Local News
Spread Holiday Cheer by Writing to Local Older Adults with Sonoma County Library
Looking for a fun, creative activity that also benefits others? Send artwork and letters of encouragement to seniors with Sonoma County Library’s Send Our Seniors Mail program! Send Our Seniors Mail offers kindness and support for elders in our community and is an easy way to spread cheer throughout the holiday season. Interested? Visit the Send Our Seniors Mail page for […]
Free Legal Gender & Name Change Clinic Happens Dec. 3 @ Positive Images
Receive free assistance from caring lawyers and volunteers to begin the legal process of updating your name and gender marker! Sign up below to get the full details or email training@posimages.org for any questions. Reciba asistencia gratuita de abogados y voluntarios para iniciar el proceso legal de actualización de su nombre y género.Regístrese abajo para obtener todos […]
Arts & Entertainment
“POTUS” Opens at Left Edge @ The California December 5
Our New Ticket Pricing First Weekend (Dec. 5-7)• Thu, Fri, Sat: $22 Second Weekend (Dec. 11-14)• Thu, Fri, Sat: $33 Third Weekend (Dec. 18-21)• Thu, Fri, Sat: $44 All Wednesdays Half Off
Occidental Community Choir Winter Concerts 2024: ‘Radical Love’ Happen December 6-14
Occidental Community Choir Winter Concerts 2024: ‘Radical Love’, directed by Gage Purdy. Please join our west county choral community for a heartwarming concert series centered on the theme of Radical Love. Through music we explore the powerful concept of love for all, including ourselves; embracing courage, compassion, understanding, forgiveness and gratitude. Come experience the transformative power of […]
State News
California’s first state-wide LGBTQ+ senior survey shows mixed experiences
The results from California’s first state-wide survey of LGBTQ+ older adults showed overall high levels of satisfaction with their quality of life but also concerns about the personal, financial, and mental health well-being of transgender women. The survey, entitled “From Challenges to Resilience,” was conducted in early 2024 with 4,037 respondents. The survey was conducted by the California […]
California lawmakers to begin special session to ‘Trump-proof’ state laws
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers returned to the state Capitol on Monday to begin a special session to protect the state’s progressive policies ahead of another Trump presidency. The Democratic governor, a fierce critic of President-elect Donald Trump, is positioning California to once again be the center of a resistance effort against the conservative agenda. […]
