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Caitlyn Jenner and Her Recall 'Platform': What a Waste
Commentary, Caitlyn Jenner, CaliforniaCommentaryAs other LGBTQ+ celebrities promote equality, Jenner again seems lost on how to be an activist and role model.Via ShutterstockCaitlyn...
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Gavin Newsom Beats Back Recall, Will Remain California Governor
Politics, CaliforniaPoliticsNewsom, an ally of LGBTQ+ people, prevailed easily in the recall election.Gavin Newsom via FacebookCaliforniaTrudy RingCalifornia’s pro-LGBTQ+ governor, Gavin Newsom, has...
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Caitlyn Jenner Releases Incredulous Statement After Crushing Defeat
Politics, California, Caitlyn JennerPoliticsJenner, a candidate to replace Newsom if he was recalled, received only about 1 percent of the vote.CaliforniaCaitlyn JennerTrudy RingCaitlyn Jenner, having...
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Gay Man Brutally Beaten, Left Unconscious in Alleged Hate Crime
CrimeCrime, Hate Crimes, California, NewsThe San Diego attack left the victim with injuries to his spine, nose, and eye socket. Hate CrimesCaliforniaNewsAlex CooperA gay man in San Diego is recovering...
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Caitlyn Jenner Says She's 'Poster Child for Change' for Republicans
PoliticsPolitics, Caitlyn Jenner, Transgender, News, CaliforniaJenner didn't even make the top ten replacement candidates in the recent gubernatorial recall election in California.Caitlyn...
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Former California Cop Who Sued Over Antigay Abuse Wins $2.2 Million
News, California, HomophobiaNewsJay Brome said he was subjected to homophobic harassment throughout his 20 years with the California Highway Patrol.CaliforniaHomophobiaTrudy RingFormer California...
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California Outlaws 'Stealthing,' Mandates Gender-Neutral Toy Sections
NewsNews, CaliforniaThe two laws are the first of their kind in the country.CaliforniaAlex CooperCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several laws over the past week, making the state the first to...
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This San Diego Latinx Neighborhood Has Murals, Tacos & Lowriders
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Trans California Pol Lisa Middleton Out to Make Practical Progress
Politics, Transgender, CaliforniaPoliticsLisa Middleton, who today received the endorsements of Equality California and the LGBTQ Victory Fund, would be only the second trans state senator in the...
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Female California Condors Reproduced on Their Own Without Male Mates
NewsNews, CaliforniaThe two virgin births in San Diego now have scientists wondering what other birds can reproduce without the need for a male.ShutterstockCaliforniaAlex CooperCalifornia condors have...
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Supreme Court Allows Ruling in Favor of California Trans Man to Stand
Transgender, California, Health Care, U.S. Supreme CourtTransgenderThis means Evan Minton's case against Mercy San Juan Medical Center — a hospital that denied him a hysterectomy — can go forward.Evan...
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U.S. Navy Launches Ship Honoring Harvey Milk
News, Harvey Milk, California, MilitaryNewsThe USNS Harvey Milk is the second replenishment oiler to be built in a class of ships dedicated to U.S. human rights activists. Ariana Drehsler/Getty...
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Trans Woman Sues San Diego Sheriff's Office After Alleged Beating
Transgender, Law, CaliforniaTransgenderThe suit says Kristina Frost was put in a cell with men and one of whom began punching her after she fell asleep. Via ShutterstockLawCaliforniaAlex CooperA trans...
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Gay, Asian American Lawmaker Sacked from Business Committee
Politics, News, CaliforniaPoliticsState assemblymember Evan Low had chaired the committee for the past five years. Office of Calif. Assemblymember Evan LowNewsCaliforniaAlex CooperCalifornia...
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In ‘Lady Buds’ Six Women & Queer Folx Come Out of the Cannabis Shadows
Arts & EntertainmentArts & Entertainment, film, Women, CaliforniaThe documentary follows growers, entrepreneurs, and activists as they weather the transition from an illicit market to a newly...
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Trans Woman Wins Settlement in Suit Against California Gym
Transgender, California, Law, HealthTransgenderCrunch Fitness of El Cajon had denied Christynne Wood access to the women’s locker room and other facilities.Screen shot via ACLU of Southern...
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Lisa Middleton Becomes First Trans Mayor in California
Politics, Transgender, CaliforniaPoliticsMiddleton was sworn in Thursday as mayor of Palm Springs.From left: Christy Holstege and Lisa Middleton via FacebookTransgenderCaliforniaTrudy RingLisa...
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California's Out Insurance Commissioner Gets Reelection Backing
Politics, California, LatinxPoliticsEquality California, Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California, and the California Federation of Teachers are seeking to reelect the only gay person of color...
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Serial Killer Who Hunted Down Gay Men May Have Had a Sixth Victim
Crime, News, CaliforniaCrimeThe San Francisco Police Department is offering $200,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the killer. Courtesy of SFPDNewsCaliforniaAlex...
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Trans Adult Sentenced to Juvenile Facility for Sexual Assault of Minor
Crime, CaliforniaCrimeThe trans woman admitted to sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl when she was 17. Because she committed the crime underage, she now won’t have to serve time with other...
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