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A New Documentary on The Advocate Leaves Nothing Out
filmArts & EntertainmentLos AngelesCaliforniaAdvocate.com EditorsThe Advocate was born as a direct result of the Black Cat protest in Los Angeles, where LGBT bar patrons fought back against a...
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Murder of Gay Teen Blaze Bernstein Is Recognized as Hate Crime
Crime, Gay Bashing, CaliforniaThe gay teen was stabbed 20 times, and a classmate turned neo-Nazi is charged with his murder.CrimeGay BashingCaliforniaAriel SobelSamuel Woodward, who was a member of the...
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88 Magnificent Photos of Lazy Bear Week in Northern California
Imagine thousands of hairy, burly bears in the woods, hungry for a good time. The Lazy Bear fund puts on one of the largest and most successful bear gatherings in the world. 02 Lazy Bear Week James...
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California Becomes First State to Honor LGBTQ Veterans
Military, California, PoliticsA monument to LGBTQ vets now has official state recognition.MilitaryCaliforniaPoliticsTrudy RingCalifornia has become the first state in the nation to recognize LGBTQ...
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California's Effort to End Gendered Pronouns Will Trickle Down
Commentary, CaliforniaAn attempt to incorporate gender-neutral language in government is an enormous step for nonbinary people.CommentaryCaliforniaSeve ChristianI was the child who was told that boys...
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Alleged Killer of Gay Teen 'Confused' About His Own Sexual Identity
Crime, CaliforniaCrimeSamuel Woodward, who's accused of stabbing Blaze Bernstein more than 20 times, recently had a hate-crime enhancement added to the murder charge. CaliforniaTracy E. GilchristThe...
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The Briggs Initiative: Remembering a Crucial Moment in Gay History
As we prepare for a critical midterm election, it's worth recalling another one, in which California voters rejected a virulently homophobic ballot measure.Politics, California, Harvey MilkHomophobe...
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California Denounces Unnecessary Surgery on Intersex Children
A resolution adopted by the state doesn't have the force of law but does send a message, and California is the first state to take such a stand.Health, California, IntersexCalifornia Senator Scott...
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Obama Campaigns for California Dems, Including Bi Woman Katie Hill
Hill and her fellow Democratic congresstional candidates will help to "restore some sanity in our politics," the former president said.Politics, Election, Barack Obama, CaliforniaAP Photo/Ringo H.W....
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California Christian School Alleged to Be Conversion Therapy Nightmare
Youth, LGBT youth, California, EducationWomen have come forward saying they received severe punishments at River View Christian Academy for even discussing being gay. YouthLGBT...
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A First: California Mandates Gender-Affirming Care for Foster Youth
Transgender, Health Care, CaliforniaA bill signed today by Gov. Jerry Brown assures that young people in the foster care system have access to medically necessary gender-affirming...
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California Outlaws All-Male Corporate Boardrooms
BusinessBusiness, Women, CaliforniaImposing gender quotas on the boards of publicly traded companies may shatter new glass ceilings.WomenCaliforniaAriel SobelStarting next year, it will be illegal in...
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High Schoolers Spell Out Anti-LGBTQ, Racial Slurs In Senior Photo
YouthYouth, Homophobia, Racism, California, SchoolsEscondido High School students are being roasted for serving homophobia at their senior barbeque.HomophobiaRacismCaliforniaSchoolsAriel SobelLast week...
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Minnesota to Issue Nonbinary, Gender-Neutral Driver's Licenses
PoliticsPolitics, Transgender, Minnesota, California, Washington D.C., MaineOregon, California, Colorado, Maine, and D.C. have made similar inclusive moves.TransgenderMinnesotaCaliforniaWashington...
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Trump Nominates Gay Conservative to Federal Appeals Court
PoliticsPolitics, California, Law, Donald TrumpSome right-wingers are objecting to Patrick J. Bumatay's nomination to the Ninth Circuit, but he's a conservative.CaliforniaLawDonald TrumpTrudy RingA...
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Gay Staffer at San Diego Catholic Parish Stalked by Hate
CrimeCrime, Religion, Roman Catholic Church, CaliforniaAntigay graffiti painted on an office wall over the weekend was just the latest incident of harassment against Aaron Bianco.ReligionRoman Catholic...
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Spirit Day Celebrated by Millennium Dance Complex
DanceSpirit DayCaliforniaLGBT youthAdvocate Video TeamMillennium Dance Complex, known as "Hollywood's hottest dance studio," has made a statement in support of Spirit Day, the world's largest campaign...
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Gay Employee at Catholic Church Resigns Due to Harassment Campaign
ReligionReligion, Roman Catholic Church, CaliforniaAaron Bianco, a staffer at St. John the Evangelist in San Diego, said a right-wing campaign against him made him fear for his family.Aaron BiancoRoman...
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Meals on Wheels Incites Scare With LGBTQ Survey of Elders
HealthHealth, CaliforniaThe charity that feeds elderly Americans asked them questions about their sexuality and gender identity.CaliforniaAriel SobelA recipient of Meals on Wheels services in...
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Rep. Mark Takano: Trump Is an 'Enemy' of LGBTQ Americans
PoliticsVideoCaliforniaAdvocate Video Team0Rep. Mark Takano: Trump Is an 'Enemy' of LGBTQ Americans 0
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