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Bi Pol Katie Hill Defeats Antigay Rep. Steve Knight in California
PoliticsPolitics, Election, California, BisexualityHill bested Republican Rep. Knight, who doesn't support marriage equality.ElectionCaliforniaBisexualityTracy E. GilchristFollowing a nail-biter of a...
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Antigay Pol Who Called Gay Men 'Tinker Bells' Trounced in Midterms
PoliticsPolitics, Politicians, Election, CaliforniaThe ousted vice mayor of Dixon, Calif., Ted Hickman, proclaimed July Straight Pride American Month. PoliticiansElectionCaliforniaTracy E. GilchristIn...
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Caitlyn Jenner Loses Malibu Home in Woolsey Fire
PeopleArts & Entertainment, People, California, Caitlyn Jenner, Lady Gaga, Melissa EtheridgeThe California wildfire has forced other celebrities, including Alyssa Milano, Lady Gaga, and Melissa...
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Blaze Bernstein's Accused Killer to Be Held Without Bail
CrimeCrime, Hate Crimes, CaliforniaSamuel Woodward, accused of murdering Bernstein because the latter was gay, poses a danger to others, a judge ruled.Blaze Bernstein and Sam WoodwardHate...
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Democrats Flip Another California Congressional Seat
PoliticsPolitics, Election, Politicians, CaliforniaKatie Porter has unseated Mimi Walters in once-conservative Orange County.From left: Katie Porter and Mimi WaltersElectionPoliticiansCaliforniaTrudy...
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Democrats Sweep California's Once-Conservative Orange County
PoliticsPolitics, Election, California, Democratic Party, Republican PartyWith a victory declared for Democrat Gil Cisneros, the county will have no Republicans in the U.S. House.Gil...
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Democrats Bring House Gains to 40 as T.J. Cox Wins Last Remaining Race
PoliticsPolitics, Election, Politicians, CaliforniaCox, an LGBTQ ally who had the endorsement of Equality California, bested incumbent David Valadao, who had a poor record on queer...
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Gay California Dem Chair Resigns Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations
PoliticsPolitics, California, Democratic PartyEric Bauman was accused of harassing both men and women.Eric BaumanCaliforniaDemocratic PartyTrudy RingEric Bauman is resigning as chairman of the...
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California Cop Alleges Rampant Antigay Abuse on the Job
NewsNews, California, Law, Workplace, HomophobiaJay Brome, a former California Highway Patrol officer, is suing the agency over the treatment he says he received.Jay...
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Chief Justice of Calif. Supreme Court: I'm Done With GOP
PoliticsPolitics, Law, CaliforniaOne of the most powerful judges in the U.S. says she can no longer stomach being part of the Republican party.LawCaliforniaNeal BrovermanTani Cantil-Sakauye —...
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Video Reveals Plans of ISIS Supporter Who Wanted to Blow Up Gay Bars
CrimeCrime, San Francisco, CaliforniaOakland resident Amer Alhaggagi had terrifying plans for the Bay Area, but was apprehended by the FBI.San FranciscoCaliforniaNeal BrovermanThe defense for aspiring...
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Rose Parade Queen Is First From LGBTQ Community
NewsNews, California, LGBT youthLoiuse Deser Siskel, who says she entered the competition on a whim, is also the first Jewish queen and the first who wears glasses.Louise Deser SiskelCaliforniaLGBT...
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Evan Low Keeps LGBTQ Rights a High Priority in California
PoliticsPolitics, CaliforniaThe Golden State is in some ways the gold standard for LGBTQ progress. Here's one lawmaker's plan to continue it.CaliforniaTrudy RingCalifornia has enacted a raft of...
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Lesbian Couple's Foster Daughter ID'd in Car Crash Murder/Suicide
CrimeCrime, News, California, WomenJennifer Hart drove her wife and foster kids into the Pacific Ocean last year. Now only one child's remains are unaccounted for.NewsCaliforniaWomenTracy E. GilchristA...
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Why Is Gay Underage Sex Criminalized When Straight Sex Is Not?
CrimeCrime, Law, California, Love and SexCalifornia law brands LGBTQ young adults for sex with teen lovers, but treats straight relationships differently.LawCaliforniaLove and SexJacob OglesA “Romeo...
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California Republican Lawmaker Defects to Democrats
PoliticsPolitics, California, Republican Party, Democratic PartyAssemblyman Brian Maienschein joins the exodus of Republicans put off by the policies of Donald Trump.Center: Brian...
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Kamala Harris Single-Handedly Changed the Course of LGBTQ History
PoliticsPolitics, Election, California, Marriage EqualityThe presidential candidate nearly lost the race for California attorney general in 2010. Her narrow victory enabled marriage equality to...
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Out West Hollywood Politician Donned Blackface, Defends Virginia Gov.
Politics, Politicians, Race, Virginia, California, Los AngelesPoliticsTom Demille, a candidate for City Council and former partner of Barney Frank, says he wore blackface for a film...
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West Hollywood Mayor John Duran Accused of Sexual Harassment
PoliticiansPolitics, Politicians, #MeToo, CaliforniaPast and current members of the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles accused Duran of inappropriate touching and comments.#MeTooCaliforniaDaniel...
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Defying Trump, Calif. National Guard Won't Discharge Trans Troops
PoliticsPolitics, Transgender, Transgender Military Ban, CaliforniaDuring a meeting with state lawmakers on Tuesday, one of the highest-ranking National Guard officers said they won’t abide by Trump’s...
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