98 Photos of San Francisco Pride Letting the Sun Shine In
Their cheer and electric expression of resistance evaporated the fog to let in the sunshine.Their cheer and electric expression of resistance evaporated the fog to let in the sunshine. Read more...
View ArticleWatch Lyft's Touching Short Film About Black Cat Protest's Legacy
BusinessMedia#Advocate50Los AngelesCaliforniaLucas GrindleyThe story and wisdom of the man who organized the Black Cat protest 50 years ago — Alexei Romanoff — is told in an inspiring new video from...
View ArticleVisalia, Calif., Celebrates Its First Pride (Photos)
A rural Pride, in California's "Bible Belt," is a complete success.A rural Pride, in California's "Bible Belt," is a complete success.02 Visalia Pride 2017 Dean Jackson03 Visalia Pride 2017 Dean...
View ArticleSan Jose Catholic Bishop Welcomes LGBT People to Receive Sacraments
ReligionRoman Catholic ChurchCaliforniaIllinoisTrudy RingAfter a Roman Catholic bishop in Illinois directed clergy in his diocese to deny sacraments to people in same-sex marriages, a bishop in...
View ArticleWhat Makes San Diego Pride Unique? Hint: Uniforms
PrideThe LGBT celebration in "America's Finest City" is an interesting amalgam of liberal and conservative values.CaliforniaThom SenzeeWith last weekend's San Diego LGBT Pride now logged into the...
View Article98 Photos of the Big Bear Romp
Mischief and mayhem invade the mountains of Big Bear Lake, Calif., when the boisterous bears hit town later this month.Mischief and mayhem invade the mountains of Big Bear Lake, Calif., when the...
View ArticleQuestions Arise After Young Man Dies in West Hollywood Home of Dem Donor
Gemmel Moore, 26, died of a reported meth overdose at the home of political activist Ed Buck.PoliticsCaliforniaLos AngelesNeal BrovermanThe family of Gemmel Moore wants answers after the 26-year-old...
View ArticleVenice Marches Against Racism
RaceBusinessCaliforniaLucas GrindleyGoogle had faced right-wing criticism after firing James Damore for sending a sexist letter to fellow employees. Meanwhile, Google continues to send hundreds of...
View Article95 Photos of Oakland Rising With Pride
With a new LGBT Center, Oakland takes another step up to be one of the greatest cities to be LGBTQ in California.With a new LGBT Center, Oakland takes another step up to be one of the greatest cities...
View ArticleFighting for LGBT Representation in Our History Books
CommentaryCalifornia passed legislation in 2011 that paved the way for LGBT-inclusive education. Six years later, students still aren't learning about people like Angela Davis.CaliforniaLGBT...
View ArticleGay Agent Fired After Sexual Assault Allegations
CrimeThe firing shows that outrage over Harvey Weinstein's alleged abuses reaches into LGBT Hollywood.Arts & EntertainmentBusinessCaliforniaLos AngelesDaniel ReynoldsA gay agent, Tyler Grasham, has...
View Article'50 Years, 50 Heroes': Kamala Harris Honors Dianne Feinstein
#Advocate50VideoPoliticsCaliforniaAdvocate Video Team150 Years, 50 Heroes: Kamala Harris Honors Dianne Feinstein 0video
View ArticleTrans People and Suicidal Ideation
TransgenderA UCLA report details a high rate of suicide attempts by transgender Californians, but finds few disparities between trans and cis residents in terms of health care...
View ArticleWith Election of Trans, Bi Women, Palm Springs City Council Now Entirely Queer
From left: Lisa Middleton and Christy HolstegePoliticsThe California desert city is run by LGBT people.TransgenderBisexualityCaliforniaTrudy RingThe Palm Springs, Calif., City Council now has...
View ArticleCalifornia Is First State to Approve LGBT-Inclusive History Books for K-8...
The state board of education also rejected two books that excluded LGBT history.Harvey MilkYouthEducationCaliforniaDaniel ReynoldsCalifornia has made a move for the LGBT history books.On Thursday, the...
View ArticleCalifornia Joins Lawsuit Against Trump's Trans Military Ban
MilitaryThe Golden State will put its considerable weight behind a case challenging the legality of Trump's impulsive ban on trans service members.Transgender Military BanTransgenderCaliforniaLawNeal...
View ArticleNew 'Yass' Community Center Linked to Peter Thiel Money
BusinessThe venture capital firm backed by the tech mogul is the sole funder of a members-only, LGBT community center.Peter ThielSan FranciscoCaliforniaLucas GrindleyA new LGBT community workspace...
View ArticleTrans Activist Who Confronted Caitlyn Jenner Announces Run for Office
Ashlee Marie Preston hopes to represent south Los Angeles in the California Assembly.PoliticsPoliticiansTransgenderWomenCaliforniaLos AngelesNeal BrovermanFollowing the abrupt resignation of ailing...
View ArticleWine Country's Astro Motel Shows Us the Future
TravelThe newly remodeled motel shines as Santa Rosa, Calif., rebounds from devastating fires.Current IssueCaliforniaDiane Anderson-MinshallIn the two months between October 8 and December 9 last year,...
View ArticleSuspect Arrested in Death of L.A. Trans Woman Viccky Gutierrez
A death in a suspicious house fire has been ruled a homicide by the LAPD.Viccky GutierrezCrimeLos AngelesCaliforniaTransgenderDaniel ReynoldsThe Los Angeles Police Department has arrested a suspect in...
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