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fromThe Atlantic
18 hours ago

Thinking Beyond 'The Man on the Plinth'

Late last month, The New York Times published an investigation that detailed harrowing allegations of sexual abuse by Chavez, including the grooming and assault of minors. Chavez's longtime colleague Dolores Huerta alleged that he had raped her.
Mission District
Social justice
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
17 hours ago

Remembering Carl Anthony, architect who brought racial equity analysis to environmental movement

Carl Cokine Anthony, an influential architect and environmental justice leader, passed away at 87, leaving a legacy of racial equity and regionalism.
#trans-rights
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

New poll shows why it's important for everyone to speak up in favor of trans rights - LGBTQ Nation

Majority of Americans support trans rights, but polling wording significantly influences public opinion on specific issues like gender-affirming care.
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago
Education

Advocate newsletter: 3/4/26

A trans teacher in Florida is leaving the state due to aggressive anti-trans policies that create constant fear of professional consequences and make the teaching environment untenable.
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago
US politics

Daily newsletter 1/21

Final appropriations bills funding the government through September 30 removed anti-transgender provisions after Democratic efforts including Rep. Sarah McBride.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Is 2026 still a year of hope for LGBTQ+ people? - LGBTQ Nation

Trans rights have faced significant setbacks in 2023, with multiple states enacting anti-trans legislation and the Supreme Court ruling against protections.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

Lawmaker begs governor not to sign "degrading" trans driver's license ban - LGBTQ Nation

Mississippi State Sen. Rod Hickman opposes Senate Bill 2322, which targets trans rights, urging lawmakers to reject harmful legislation and serve the community.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

New poll shows why it's important for everyone to speak up in favor of trans rights - LGBTQ Nation

Majority of Americans support trans rights, but polling wording significantly influences public opinion on specific issues like gender-affirming care.
Education
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Advocate newsletter: 3/4/26

A trans teacher in Florida is leaving the state due to aggressive anti-trans policies that create constant fear of professional consequences and make the teaching environment untenable.
#lgbtq
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago
LGBT

Gay mom defends nonbinary child while accosted by anti-trans activist: "Get out of my face" - LGBTQ Nation

LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

New report shows affirming adults are critical to the success of LGBTQ+ students - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ students face challenges but find community support, with positive outcomes linked to inclusive policies and supportive educators.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

Advocate newsletter 4/9/26

Two Republican congressmen from Georgia participated in drag during high school despite their anti-LGBTQ+ views.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

She came out to a homophobic student. The school quickly forced her to resign. - LGBTQ Nation

A teacher's assistant resigned after being investigated for addressing a student's homophobic comments, impacting her future employment and benefits.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
3 days ago

The SF LGBT Center's New Executive Director Invites You to Celebrate Queer Excellence! - San Francisco Bay Times

Joy is a radical force needed in times of grief and resistance, exemplified by the upcoming Soirée fundraising event.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Gay mom defends nonbinary child while accosted by anti-trans activist: "Get out of my face" - LGBTQ Nation

A lesbian mom confronted an anti-trans activist, defending her nonbinary child amidst aggressive questioning about gender identity and bathroom use.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Advocate newsletter 4/10/26

The Day of Silence raises awareness of LGBTQ+ harassment, facing renewed challenges from anti-trans legislation across the U.S.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

New report shows affirming adults are critical to the success of LGBTQ+ students - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ students face challenges but find community support, with positive outcomes linked to inclusive policies and supportive educators.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

Advocate newsletter 4/9/26

Two Republican congressmen from Georgia participated in drag during high school despite their anti-LGBTQ+ views.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

She came out to a homophobic student. The school quickly forced her to resign. - LGBTQ Nation

A teacher's assistant resigned after being investigated for addressing a student's homophobic comments, impacting her future employment and benefits.
SF politics
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
3 days ago

President Mandelman Plans to Remain in Public Service After His Term Ends - San Francisco Bay Times

Rafael Mandelman endorses Manny Yekutiel for District 8 Supervisor while considering a future run for State Assembly.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

US conservatives sue to dismantle Native Hawaiian healthcare scholarships

Do No Harm stated that the scholarship's requirement that applicants be Native Hawaiians was a violation of federal law and tantamount to racial discrimination.
Non-profit organizations
#lgbtqia
NYC LGBT
fromGay City News
5 days ago

City Council's LGBTQIA+ Caucus hires executive director

The City Council's LGBTQIA+ Caucus has appointed Yanery Cruz as executive director to address the needs of New York City's queer community.
LGBT
fromGothamist
1 week ago

NYC's LGBTQIA+ office leader poised to tackle 'entrenched disparities'

New York City opens its first office for LGBTQIA+ Affairs, led by civil rights attorney Taylor Brown, the highest-ranking openly trans person in city government.
#lgbtq-education
Education
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

LGBTQ+ people have always made history. But students are only just starting to learn that. - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ individuals have historically been invisible in American education, but recent shifts aim to include their narratives in curricula.
LGBT
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Teaching LGBTQ History is Required in California but Many Teachers Still Hesitate

LGBTQ history is legally mandated in California education, highlighting its importance despite pushback from some parents and students.
Education
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

LGBTQ+ people have always made history. But students are only just starting to learn that. - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ individuals have historically been invisible in American education, but recent shifts aim to include their narratives in curricula.
LGBT
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Teaching LGBTQ History is Required in California but Many Teachers Still Hesitate

LGBTQ history is legally mandated in California education, highlighting its importance despite pushback from some parents and students.
#ice
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
4 days ago

New York's Latino Communities 'Under Siege' by ICE's Racial Profiling, Lawsuit Says

ICE agents are accused of racially profiling and unlawfully arresting Latino individuals in New York.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
4 days ago

New York's Latino Communities 'Under Siege' by ICE's Racial Profiling, Lawsuit Says

ICE agents are accused of racially profiling and unlawfully arresting Latino individuals in New York.
fromTime Out London
5 days ago

London's East Asian LGBTQ+ film festival is back next month - and the line-up is award-winning

Queer East Festival has announced its 2026 line-up, featuring a diverse array of films that explore the vibrant and often overlooked queer culture of East and Southeast Asia.
London food
fromAxios
5 days ago

Hate crimes against Latinos and Sikhs hit record high in 2025

Whoever is the target of a particular sticky type of stereotype, particularly a fear-inducing one, you'll see that particular group spike, says hate crime expert Brian Levin. Overall hate-crime incidents fell 11% in 2025 from the previous year, but anti-Latino hate crimes rose 18% to a record 1,014 incidents.
Right-wing politics
#civil-rights
Washington DC
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

Harmeet Dhillon Is Not Wasting Any Time

Harmeet Dhillon aims to reshape the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division under Trump's leadership, focusing on reversing past civil rights enforcement.
Washington DC
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

Harmeet Dhillon Is Not Wasting Any Time

Harmeet Dhillon aims to reshape the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division under Trump's leadership, focusing on reversing past civil rights enforcement.
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

He came here for safety. America made him fight for it.

Canada's humane refugee program contrasts sharply with the U.S. policy of exclusion and restriction during the same period.
#lunar-new-year
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Brooklyn Bar Association celebrates borough's Asian-American legal community | amNewYork

Lunar New Year celebration in Brooklyn honors achievements of Asian-American legal professionals and recognizes growing cultural significance in New York.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Brooklyn Bar Association celebrates borough's Asian-American legal community | amNewYork

Lunar New Year celebration in Brooklyn honors achievements of Asian-American legal professionals and recognizes growing cultural significance in New York.
Law
fromURL Media
1 week ago

For Asian Immigrants in NYC, Legal Help Remains Out of Reach With Life-Altering Consequences

Mohan's deportation highlights systemic issues in immigration legal services for Asian immigrants in New York City.
Los Angeles
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

Marching for Immigrant Rights, 20 Years Ago and Today | KQED

The 2006 immigrant rights marches in Los Angeles galvanized Latino organizing and continue to inspire current activism against anti-immigration policies.
NYC LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
4 days ago

Queer Joy Unleashed: Sistory From the Archives at the SF LGBT Center - San Francisco Bay Times

Queer Joy Unleashed: Sistory From the Archives was a vibrant pop-up exhibition and party celebrating queer culture at the SF LGBT Center.
SF LGBT
fromwww.advocate.com
2 weeks ago

Advocate newsletter 3/31/26

Trans people and gender-nonconforming individuals embody the beauty of humanity and resist erasure through their stories and actions.
Healthcare
fromCity Limits
3 weeks ago

Opinion: Albany Must Act to Prevent a Healthcare Crisis in Asian-American Communities

Recent federal changes to Medicaid and Medicare threaten healthcare access for New York's Asian-American community, risking patient care and stability of local practices.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Advocate newsletter 3/20/26

The SAVE America Act is criticized for making voting harder for marginalized groups, particularly those who have changed their names.
Mission District
fromMission Local
3 weeks ago

Ed Siu, Chinatown's 'complaint guy,' isn't here to make friends. He's here to get results.

Edward Siu's persistent complaints have led to significant improvements in Chinatown, including reduced homelessness and compensation for local businesses.
#gender-affirming-care
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Advocate newsletter 4/2/26

Doctors' recommendations on gender-affirming care for young people have become a contentious issue between The New York Times and the American Medical Association.
from48 hills
2 months ago
LGBT

Rainbow Families Action fights for local trans kids with protests, board resolution - 48 hills

NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Advocate newsletter 4/2/26

Doctors' recommendations on gender-affirming care for young people have become a contentious issue between The New York Times and the American Medical Association.
from48 hills
2 months ago
LGBT

Rainbow Families Action fights for local trans kids with protests, board resolution - 48 hills

#lgbtq-rights
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

They posted images of same-sex couples kissing. Now they face prison time. - LGBTQ Nation

Eleven members of Young LGBTI+ face trial in Turkey for obscenity and violating family protection laws over social media posts of same-sex couples.
Right-wing politics
fromAdvocate.com
4 weeks ago

Advocate newsletter 3/16/26

President Trump invokes Iran's treatment of LGBTQ+ people to justify military action while simultaneously pursuing deportations of gay couples to countries where homosexuality is illegal.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

They posted images of same-sex couples kissing. Now they face prison time. - LGBTQ Nation

Eleven members of Young LGBTI+ face trial in Turkey for obscenity and violating family protection laws over social media posts of same-sex couples.
Right-wing politics
fromAdvocate.com
4 weeks ago

Advocate newsletter 3/16/26

President Trump invokes Iran's treatment of LGBTQ+ people to justify military action while simultaneously pursuing deportations of gay couples to countries where homosexuality is illegal.
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Advocate newsletter 3/23/26

The president spent the weekend celebrating the death of one of his political foes, former special counsel and FBI Director Robert Mueller, posting, 'Good. I'm glad he's dead,' on social media.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 weeks ago

Advocate newsletter 3/17/26

A federal judge has blocked RFK Jr.'s dangerous changes to childhood vaccine policy. Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, a former senior CDC official featured on The Advocate's January/February cover, called the ruling "big news" and a win for science and the law.
Right-wing politics
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

San Francisco's Chinatown celebrated Eileen Gu. Others are more conflicted.

Eileen Gu, a U.S.-born Olympic skier who competed for China, faced conservative backlash for being labeled a traitor, while her San Francisco parade reception contrasted sharply with the enthusiastic embrace of American-born figure skater Alysa Liu who competed for the USA.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Advocate newsletter 3/30/26

Black and LGBTQ+ entertainers face significant challenges in America, with activism being crucial for visibility and representation.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Advocate newsletter 3/19/26

California families are suing Rady Children's Health for discriminating against transgender youth by halting care that remains legal in the state.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

The Stop Asian Hate movement galvanized political power' in the US. Where is it now?

The Stop Asian Hate movement, sparked by the 2021 Atlanta spa shootings, initially galvanized activism but lost momentum within two years as media attention shifted and the community divided over police involvement in addressing hate crimes.
SF LGBT
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

Why LGBTQ+ Youth Are More Likely to Be Trafficked

LGBTQ+ youth face at least twice the trafficking risk of heterosexual peers, with nearly 50 percent of commercially sexually exploited youth identifying as LGBTQ+, driven by family rejection, homelessness, and discrimination.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Trans people are here to stay, no matter who tries to erase us

Understanding the gender spectrum and dismantling misconceptions about trans identities is crucial for acceptance and recognition of diverse gender experiences.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Cover story newsletter: 3/12/26

Gay tech leaders have achieved prominence but their companies harm marginalized communities, align with far-right politics, and prioritize privacy over advocacy for LGBTQ+ causes.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Does the American Dream still exist for people like me? - LGBTQ Nation

A British-Nigerian lesbian immigrant questions her decision to build a life in the U.S. after witnessing the viral video of Renee Good's murder by an ICE agent, confronting systemic violence and safety concerns.
San Francisco
from48 hills
2 months ago

People do not need to ask permission to belong - 48 hills

Local government can protect belonging and dignity for immigrants and marginalized residents by choosing principled, courageous policies and community-centered programs that build trust and safety.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago

Twenty-Eight Moments in (Recent) Black Oregon History

Black Oregonians reshaped Oregon over the past decade through entrepreneurship, youth workforce programs, cultural leadership, and reclamation of community land.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

"I didn't lose consciousness": Gay lawmaker on his resilience as he runs for Congress - LGBTQ Nation

Michigan state Sen. Jeremy Moss survived a severe car crash and a targeted bomb threat during his House campaign and remains committed to LGBTQ+ advocacy.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Advocate newsletter 3/18/26

The Pulse nightclub in Orlando, site of a 2016 mass shooting that killed 49 people, is being demolished ten years later, with survivors sharing their experiences during the process.
LGBT
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

'Being gay feels like a liability again': More LGBTQ+ workers are staying in the closet

Despite corporate pride initiatives, LGBTQ+ employees are increasingly hiding their identities at work, with nearly half now less open about their identity than a year ago.
#japanese-american-incarceration
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
2 months ago

Yes to the "ICE Out of My Face Act"

To combat these abuses, EFF is proud to support the "ICE Out of My Face Act." This new federal bill would ban ICE and CBP agents, and some local police working with them, from acquiring or using biometric surveillance systems, including face recognition technology, or information derived from such systems by another entity. This bill would be enforceable, among other ways, by a strong private right of action.
US politics
LGBT
fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
1 month ago

What's Really at Stake When Funders Abandon Transgender Communities? | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Anti-trans messaging has become a core political strategy with $215 million spent on ads targeting 1% of the population, representing coordinated scapegoating and rollback of civil rights through legislation, executive orders, and judicial decisions.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 month ago

Fourth Annual Honoring LGBTQ+ Bay Area Black Women Leaders & Allies - San Francisco Bay Times

The San Francisco Bay Times and Oakland LGBTQ Center will host the fourth annual Honoring LGBTQ+ Bay Area Black Women Leaders & Allies awards ceremony on February 26, 2026, at The White Horse Inn in Oakland, recognizing fifteen individuals across multiple fields and generations.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 month ago

Honorees of the 2026 Honoring LGBTQ+ Bay Area Black Women Leaders & Allies - San Francisco Bay Times

Three Oakland leaders—Dennise Acio, Sonya Brewer, and Rowena J. Brown—bring diverse expertise in hospitality, somatic therapy, and community organizing to advance justice, connection, and healing in their community.
#transgender-rights
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago
LGBT

"We deserve wrinkles": The fight for trans youth is a fight for a future with trans elders in it - LGBTQ Nation

fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago
LGBT

"We deserve wrinkles": The fight for trans youth is a fight for a future with trans elders in it - LGBTQ Nation

LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Disability groups are standing united for trans rights. That hasn't always been the case

Disability advocates are now collaborating with LGBTQ+ groups to secure federal disability protections for transgender people against efforts to exclude them.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Daily newsletter 2/3

Dr. Jess Ting maintained extensive contact with Jeffrey Epstein before prominence in gender-affirming care; legal and legislative actions target trans rights and reproductive healthcare.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

'We keep us safe': Thousands of LGBTQ+ activists and organizers gathered in D.C. for equality

About 2,000 LGBTQ+ activists convened in Washington, D.C., to build mutual safety, strengthen movement infrastructure, and resist intensifying political repression and disinformation.
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