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California’s Affordable Housing Crisis Disproportionately Impacts LGBTQ Adults, UCLA Study Finds

New Report by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research highlights the connection between lack of affordable housing, delayed access to healthcare and food insecurity A new report published by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research highlights the strong connection between the lack of affordable housing and residents’ access to health care in California.  The study, based on responses to the 2021 California Health Interview Survey, reveals that 1 in 10 adults in the state, or approximately 3 million people, faced difficulties in paying for housing this year. Renters, in particular, were more vulnerable, with 18.6% reporting struggles to […]

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G7 Letter Highlights Japan’s LGBT Rights Gaps

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As the International Group of Seven (G7) prepares for its May summit in Japan, peer nations are encouraging Tokyo to enact non-discrimination protections for sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics. Ambassadors from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the European Union issued an official letter to Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio calling on him to take action. “Japan can match its international advocacy for human rights with a domestic agenda that includes steps to protect its own LGBTQI+ communities, including enacting legal protections for its LGBTQI+ citizens,” the letter read. In February, Fumio dismissed one of his aides for making disparaging remarks about same-sex relationships. The prime […]

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New initiative seeks to improve LGBTQ news coverage in India

In journalism, words matter. They can heal, hurt or excite. Journalists report stories with facts and context that carries emotions and truth about an event.  The world is changing, and inclusion matters in the changing world. But what if, in the changing world, the journalists who report stories that shape our perspective about LGBTQ people do not use the appropriate terminology. Three India-based news outlets, the News Minute, and partner organizations Queer Chennai Chronicles and queerbeat have started a new initiative to help Indian news media become more inclusive while covering LGBTQ stories.  The project will publish a guide, glossaries, workshops and fellowships for Indian […]

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Takano to renew House Democrats’ push for the Equality Act

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U.S. Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.), a co-chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus, issued a statement Thursday pledging to introduce the Equality Act during this Congress, legislation that would extend federal anti-discrimination protections to LGBTQ Americans.  The bill would prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity in “employment, education, access to credit, jury service, federal funding housing, and public accommodations.”  Four previous versions were introduced in the House by Rep. David Cicilline (D-R.I.) and in the Senate by U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) in 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2021. The Biden administration and congressional Democrats have signaled […]

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Bill would require US foreign policy to promote LGBTQ, intersex rights

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Three lawmakers on Tuesday introduced a bill that would require the U.S. to promote LGBTQ and intersex rights abroad through its public policy. U.S. Reps. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) and Sara Jacobs (D-Calif.) introduced the International Human Rights Defense Act. U.S. Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) has sponsored the bill in the U.S. Senate. Garcia, the former mayor of Long Beach, Calif., of Peruvian descent who represents California’s 42nd Congressional District, last November became the first openly gay immigrant elected to Congress. Garcia on Tuesday noted to the Washington Blade during a telephone interview the International Human Rights Defense Act is the first bill […]

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Texas Bill Would Ban Pride Events In Public Schools

The Dallas Morning News reports: LGBTQ Pride celebrations could be banned in Texas schools under legislation up for debate Tuesday. The bill from Republican Rep. Ken King bars public schools from organizing programs “dedicated to celebrating or providing special instruction regarding a sexual preference.” “Having sexually-oriented celebrations at school, for all grades, is teaching our kids a sexual ideology – no matter who’s doing it,” he said. He added: “If Pride Week is caught up in that, fine. But I didn’t specify one group over another.” If a district does so, educators’ teaching permits could be suspended or terminated while school employees […]

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Vice president Kamala Harris backs Africa’s LGBTQ+ community in Ghana: ‘It’s a human rights issue’

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US Vice President Kamala Harris has spoken out in support of LGBTQ+ people in Africa, following the introduction of a devastating new law in Uganda that bans queer identities entirely. The 49th vice president of the US made her stance clear on Monday (27 March) during a press conference in Ghana.  Standing alongside Ghana’s president, Nana Akufo-Addo, Harris said she felt “very strongly” about supporting the development of LGBTQ+ rights in Africa. “I will also say that this is an issue that we consider and I consider to be a human rights issue and that will not change,” she continued. […]

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Queer Ukrainian soldier calls for same-sex marriage to be legalised: ‘We can die any day’

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A queer Ukrainian solider has called for same-sex marriage to be legalised in the country as LGBTQ+ soldiers “could die tomorrow” and their partners would have no legal rights in an “unfair” system.  Anna “Kajhan” Zyablikova, who is serving in the 47th Brigade of Ukraine’s armed forces, said same-sex marriage should be legalised to allow LGBTQ+ couples the same legal rights heterosexual couples are afforded.  This would include the right to make the decision of whether to keep their partner on life support.  The 30-year-old told the i paper: “We have no legal rights to do that and in the case […]

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One Love Diversity Fair Happens April 5th from 11am – 2pm at the Santa Rosa Campus

Save the date for the Spring 2023 One Love Diversity Fair to be held on April 5th from 11am – 2pm at the Santa Rosa Campus. Join us in the quad to celebrate all that makes SRJC the epicenter of community and inclusion. This event is committed to recognizing and promoting awareness and appreciation for the value of diversity at Santa Rosa Junior College and in our community. This year’s focus will be on building community and connecting students and staff to health and wellness/mental health resources. The event will also include a community art project, DIY craft tables, music, food, and much more! This […]

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Legislators, Capitol community to celebrate Trans visibility week

On Monday, March 27, California legislators, Capitol staff, and community advocates will join trans+ community members to celebrate Transgender Week of Visibility, a series of celebrations leading up to International Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31.  Legislators will wear buttons declaring “trans people belong” and spread their message of solidarity and inclusion for trans+ Californians across social media channels. The message will be echoed by leaders in the executive branch, labor, and advocacy organizations who are working to create a more just world for transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming people.  “Across the country and even right here in California, […]

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