Top Stories
TV judge slams homophobic father who sued his gay son for conversion therapy costs
Shortly after this discovery, Gregory spent $6,000 to send his son to conversion therapy, which Michael ended up running away from due to the toxic and cruel conditions at the establishment. Michael only agreed to attend conversion therapy out of fear that his parents would disown him and throw him out of the house. At […]
Texas wants Bibles in public classrooms as another way to bully, harm, and exclude LGBTQ+ kids
I went to a Catholic school for eight years, so I had no choice when it came to learning about the Bible. I remember being confused by scripture on many occasions. As a child, I could not comprehend how Noah got all those animals onto a small boat. It was around the same time I began […]
Georgia educator says she was forced to resign after telling student she’s gay
A Georgia special education paraprofessional says she was pushed out of her job after acknowledging she is gay during a conversation with a fourth-grade student in a moment she describes as an attempt to challenge anti-LGBTQ+ remarks in real time. Cameryn Lovett, who worked at Mulberry Creek Elementary School in the Harris County School District, said administrators […]
Local News
Food For Thought Plant Sale and Garden Tour Happens April 24 & 25
Special Preview for FFT Supporters (Friday, April 24 9:00–11:00 am Public Sale:Saturdays, April 25 and May 29:00 am–12:00 pmGuided tours of the garden and food bank available by request. Get your garden started with ours! Our Garden Manager, Oliver, and Food For Thought volunteers have been busy sprouting hundreds of seedlings for our annual plant sale. You’ll […]
Tax Day March and Rally Happens Wed Apr 15 4 – 6 PM at Federal/IRS Building in Santa Rosa
Tax Day March & Rally Federal Bldg, Santa Rosa Rally / Anti-War / Immigration / Anti-Genocide All Out Sonoma County Start: Wednesday, April 15, 2026•04:00 PM Location: Fed/IRS Building• 777 Sonoma Ave., Santa Rosa, CA 95404 US Host contact info taxpayersagainstgenocide@proton.me Stop Using Our Tax Dollars for WARS – ICE – Genocide. 4:00 – Gather at Federal Building (777 […]
Arts & Entertainment
Julio Reyes: Virtuoso Guitar at Occidental Center for the Arts April 11
Saturday April 11 at 3 -5 pm: Julio Reyes: Virtuoso Guitar at Occidental Center for the Arts . Co-sponsored by The Redwood Arts Council. Join us at Occidental Center for the Arts for an unforgettable concert with acclaimed guitarist Julio Reyes, whose expressive playing and soulful command of the instrument have captivated audiences around the […]
“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 […]
State News
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 […]
