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Politician calls for transgender Americans to be offered asylum in Norway: ‘We have to act’
A Norwegian transgender politician, representing the Green Party (MDG), has advocated for transgender Americans to be granted asylum in Norway due to the anti-trans discrimination they are facing in the US. Karina Ødegård, who is on track to becoming Norway’s first transgender member of parliament, has told Norwegian newspaper Afterposten that the challenges faced by trans people in the […]
City tries to ban Pride over security & drag concerns. Organizers are fighting back.
The municipal government of Naples, Florida has refused to grant Naples Pride an event permit, citing increased security costs due to a probable rise in anti-transgender protests. The city also asked event organizers not to allow admittance to anyone under 18 years of age — so, Naples Pride is now suing the city government. The […]
Bill Maher falls for Trump’s charm offensive and ends up as the real sphincter
I run hot and cold with Bill Maher. Personally, I prefer John Oliver or Stephen Colbert. Yes, Maher has his moments reveling in provocation, and sometimes it works, and sometimes it doesn’t. I remember when he tangled with National Review Editor Rich Lowry about January 6 last fall before the election and the fact that Lowry was voting for Donald Trump. […]
Local News
Monthly Queer Hangout Happens at Brew Thursday Evening
Thursday, April 24·5:00 – 8:00pm Brew Coffee and Beer House, 555 Healdsburg Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95401, USA The last Thursday of every month Brew hosts a fun and casual environment to build local queer community. Bring friends or make new ones. There’s games, icebreakers, and music. Food and drinks available for purchase.
WAKE UP SONOMA Hosts Benefit and Online Auction May 18
Art and Wine Auction STARTING May 1st on Give Butter – extending through the event on May 18th- Rick Love auctioneer and Emcee.AUCTION WITH MORE THAN 30 PIECES OF ART and PREMIER WINES AVAILABLE TO VIEW SOON ON GIVEBUTTER. TICKETS AVAILABLE HERETickets $75 | mynorthbaytickets.com/events/strengthening-community
Arts & Entertainment
Auditions for Romeo and Juliet at Occidental Center for the Arts April 26 & 27
Saturday/Sunday April 26 & 27 @ 2-5 pm. Auditions for Romeo and Juliet, directed by Stuart Handloff. OCA is thrilled to announce auditions for William Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy, Romeo and Juliet. We are seeking passionate actors of all backgrounds and experience levels to bring this classic tale of love and conflict to life. Production Dates: 6-9 […]
“The Importance of Being Earnest” by Oscar Wilde Opens at 6th Street Playhouse April 25
John Worthing, a carefree young gentleman, is the inventor of a fictitious brother, “Ernest,” whose wicked ways afford John an excuse to leave his country home from time to time and journey to London, where he stays with his close friend and confidant, Algernon Moncrieff. Algernon has a cousin, Gwendolen Fairfax, with whom John is […]
State News
West Hollywood City Council to Host Town Hall to Confront Trump’s Alarming Policies
The City of West Hollywood will host a town hall and resource fair later this month focused on the impact of the Trump administration’s first 100 days in office, particularly on LGBTQ+ individuals, immigrants, women, and other marginalized communities. Titled “Safeguarding Our Rights – The First 100 Days,” the event will take place on Tuesday, April 29, […]
Equality California on Anti-Transgender Bills Defeated in Committee
Equality California released the following statement from Executive Director Tony Hoang in response to two anti-transgender bills—AB 89 by Assemblymember Kate Sanchez (R-Rancho Santa Margarita) and AB 844 by Assemblymember Bill Essayli (R-Riverside)—failing to advance out of the Arts, Entertainment, Sports and Tourism Committee on Tuesday by a 2-6 vote on each: “Instead of tackling the real […]
