Gary Carnivele

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Wales and Scotland vow to press ahead with trans-inclusive conversion therapy bans

The devolved governments in Wales and Scotland have expressed their commitment to banning “draconian” conversion therapy in all forms, in spite of Boris Johnson. Johnson was widely condemned after first U-turning on plans to ban conversion therapy, before changing tack and promising that a ban would be forthcoming – though reportedly, it will now not include trans conversion therapy. After initially stating that the government would pursue non-legislative measures against conversion therapy, a spokesperson told PinkNews on Friday (1 April): “The government has a proud record on LGBT rights, and the prime minister is committed to bringing forward legislation to ban conversion therapy. “The […]

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World’s first LGBT+ head of state elected in San Marino, one of the oldest nations on earth

The microstate of San Marino has just elected an openly gay head of state, becoming the first country in the world to do so. Paolo Rondelli, 58, was elected one of two “captains regent” of San Marino, one of the world’s oldest and smallest republics which has just 34,000 inhabitants. He was elected on 1 April and will share the position with Oscar Mina for six months. They will be presiding over the nations’ Grand and General General. “I’ll probably be the world’s first LGBT+ head of state,” Rondelli said in a Facebook post. “And that’s how we crash…” Rondelli is a deputy […]

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French far-right presidential candidate sued for denying gay Holocaust victims

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LGBT+ rights groups have filed a lawsuit against far-right French presidential candidate Éric Zemmour who say he denied gay Holocaust victims.  Zemmour, who is Jewish, is being sued by six LGBT+ organisations in the country: Inter-LGBT, SOS Homophobie, Stop Homophobie, Adheos, Quazar and Mousse.  The lawsuit stems from Zemmour’s latest book La France n’a pas dit son denier mot (“France has not said its final word”). The complaint highlights that a portion of the book claimed that the deportation of gay people in France due to their sexual orientation is a “legend”, NPR reported.  The lawsuit is the first time legal claims have been […]

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Cuban Govt Seeks Support For Same-Sex Marriage

Reuters reports: Cuba’s communist government is seeking to rally support for a new family code that would open the door to gay marriage and boost women’s rights, but experts and a recent survey suggest an upcoming referendum vote may not provide a rubber stamp. The new code would legalize same sex marriage and civil unions, allow such couples to adopt children, double down on women’s rights, and promote equal sharing of domestic responsibilities. It also adds such novelties as prenuptial agreements and assisted pregnancy. But the outcome of the referendum vote, slated for sometime this fall, is far from certain. The […]

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Statement On Governor Newsom’s Historic Appointment of Openly Transgender Judge

California Governor Gavin Newsom appointed Andi Mudryk to the Sacramento County Superior Court today, marking the first appointment of an openly transgender person to a judicial post in California history. If confirmed, Mudryk will become just the second openly transgender judge in California. Victoria Kolakowski is the first openly transgender judge in California, after she was first elected as a judge of the Alameda County Superior Court in November 2010. Equality California, the nation’s largest statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, released the following statement from Executive Director Tony Hoang: “We are thrilled to be celebrating another historic milestone today for California’s […]

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‘Grooming’: The ubiquitous buzzword in LGBTQ school debate

Proponents of restrictions on how U.S. public schools address sexual orientation and gender identity say their ultimate goal is to allow parents more involvement in their children’s education and ensure classroom materials are age-appropriate. But in heated debates at school board meetings and in statehouses across the country, the argument they repeatedly put forth is that they are trying to prevent children from being “groomed” — the same term commonly used to describe how sex offenders initiate contact with their victims.  The use of such rhetoric, opponents of the new laws argue, underscores a nationwide push by conservatives to make education […]

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Billboards across Florida encourage people to ‘say gay’

Billboards popping up in some of Florida’s largest cities are encouraging passersby to “say gay.” The massive roadside messages are a response to the state’s controversial Parental Rights in Education bill, dubbed by critics the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, which Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law Monday. The measure prohibits “classroom instruction … on sexual orientation or gender identity” in “kindergarten through grade 3 or in a manner that is not age-appropriate or developmentally appropriate.”  The billboards — now on display in Orlando, Tallahassee and Jacksonville — were spearheaded by the Southern Progress Political Action Committee, which, according to its website, […]

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Sonoma County’s Got Talent: an Occidental Center for the Arts Fundraiser April 9

Saturday, April 9 @ 7:30 pm. ‘Sonoma County’s Got Talent!’ at Occidental Center for the Arts. Join us for our annual showcase of local talent on the OCA stage! A variety of community performers will entertain us during this fundraiser to support our Center. Tickets are $25 General Admission, $20 for OCA Members @ www.occidentalcenterforthearts.org. OCA is following current County Public Health guidelines. Fine refreshments including wine and beer for sale. Art Gallery exhibit will be open for viewing. OCA is a non profit performing and fine arts center accessible to persons with disabilities. Become an OCA Member and get discounts/free […]

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Join Positive Images LGBTQIA+ Center & North Bay LGBTQI Families for a Social Saturday: Intergenerational Gathering on April 9

Join Positive Images LGBTQIA+ Center and North Bay LGBTQI Families for a Social Saturday: Intergenerational Gathering on April 9th from 10am-1pm at Ragle Ranch Regional Park in Sebastopol! We will be gathering at the Gazebo, which we’ve reserved all day. All LGBTQIA+ youth, families, adults, and elders are welcome at Social Saturdays, which are a recurring series of monthly events taking place throughout Sonoma County where we are seeking to bring together members of our community across generations, particularly gender expansive youth, teens, and adults. At our April gathering we are excited to be offering two amazing activities: an all-ages hike and a music […]

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