LGBTQ // Posts tagged as "LGBTQ"
Don’t miss Horizon’s Gala at Cal Academy!
Horizons is the world’s first community foundation of, by, and for LGBTQ people. Their Mission? ‘We invest in LGBTQ nonprofits, strengthen a culture of LGBTQ giving, and build a permanent endowment to secure our community’s future for generations to come’ I love this organization and make it a point to always attend their festive yearly […]
Queer Parent Pioneers – A Free Webinar!
Three lesbian parenting pioneers share the struggles and triumphs they faced while raising intentional LGBTQ families, and how their adult children are now thriving. Queer Parent Pioneers will present a roadmap for queer families navigating the complex issues of homo/bi/transphobia, intersectionality, and social equity will be presented at a panel discussion on May 15th from […]
Bodies & Barriers: Queer Activists on Health
Between COVID-19 and actions by the Trump administration to roll back LGBT health protections, healthcare has been front and center on our mind these last few months. The critically-acclaimed new anthology Bodies and Barriers: Queer Activists on Health (PM Press) is timely. This book is edited by Adrian Shanker, executive director of Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community […]
Leslie Larson – A Remarkable Time to Be Human
This is a remarkable time to be human. It’s okay to sit and absorb, to acknowledge what’s going on, to resist the urge to push the fear away by not accepting the magnitude of the situation.
Enjoying Butch Sensibilities
From Lesbian Game Changer Jenni Olson (@JenniOlsonSF): “To all the butches (and the people that love us): get yourself over to Instagram and follow Karen Tongson’s ButchHairQuarantine account  so we can all be in solidarity together as this one particular aspect of our current dilemma unfolds. And be sure to participate by posting your photos […]
3 Suggestions for Love in the Time of Covid-19
For many of us, this is the most stressful time we’ve ever experienced. A life-threatening virus has us sheltering in place, and we don’t know how long we’ll be here. People are losing their jobs and “essential workers†are having to face this virus with inadequate protection. If you’re sheltering with a significant other, you […]
The Unique Concerns of the LGBTQ Community
We are currently experiencing a frightening time in the world as a pandemic has brought our lives and livelihoods to a screeching halt. I wanted to share a letter from the GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ Equality. There are unique concerns for the LGBTQ community. Established in 1981, the GLMA has been on the forefront […]
N.J. is 2nd State to Adopt LGBTQ Inclusive Ed!
New Jersey is now following in California's footsteps, becoming the second state to mandate that schools to include an LGBTQ curriculum.
Lesbians vs Trans: A Rallying Cry for Unity
Transit of Venus is a film about grieving, about how we are haunted by people and events in our lives that we can’t control. And our need to let go. My oldest and dearest lifelong friend, a beautiful, strong, loving and funny artist was a trans woman who took her own life and this is my […]
Meet your Lesbian Super PAC in San Francisco!
LPAC is the national lesbian political action committee that supports pro-LGBTQ, pro-women’s equality, and progressive candidates, building the political power of lesbians and queer women by electing candidates who champion LGBTQ rights, women’s equality and social justice. LPAC achieves its mission by increasing the political power and engagement of LGBTQ women and their allies, and building a […]
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