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Published on May 3, 2025

Memo to California’s Democratic lawmakers: Soliciting minors should be a felony

Why are California’s Democratic lawmakers so ambivalent about protecting 16- and 17-year-olds from sex trafficking? It is the strangest hill to die on, but so many in Sacramento are adamant that this is a tough question, one requiring much pondering. This …

Source: Whittier Daily News - California - Neutral
Published on May 3, 2025

All about the Daughters of Bilitis, the first U.S. lesbian rights group

Seventy years ago, the first lesbian rights organization in the U.S. was founded. It was called the Daughters of Bilitis, and it endured into the 1970s. The group may not have lasted long, but its influence has. Here are the key facts to know about the …

Source: The Advocate - Left-wing
Published on May 3, 2025

Jill Sobule, Musician of Same-Sex Anthem ‘I Kissed a Girl,’ Dies at 66

The Yomiuri Shimbun 12:34 JST, May 3, 2025 Jill Sobule, a singer and songwriter who found inspiration in social commentary such as a satirical jab at beauty obsessions with “Supermodel” and the hit “I Kissed a Girl” that became a same-sex anthem, died May …

Source: The Japan News - Neutral
Published on May 2, 2025

California Democrats gut bill making it a felony to solicit child prostitutes

(The Center Square) – California Democratic legislators gutted a bill that would have made it a felony to solicit any children for sex, despite support for the measure from California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis. Assembly Bill 379, a …

Source: The Center Square - Right-wing
Published on May 2, 2025

Jill Sobule, singer-songwriter behind the gay anthem 'I Kissed a Girl,' dies at 66.

Jill Sobule in 2023. Andy Kropa/Invision/AP hide caption toggle caption Andy Kropa/Invision/AP Jill Sobule, who raised eyebrows with her cheeky 1995 anthem "I Kissed a Girl," has died. According to her publicist David Elkin and …

Source: NPR - Public Broadcaster
Published on May 2, 2025

UPDATE: California Democrats Gut Amendment to Make Buying Minors for Sex a Felony

If you need the backstory here, read this post from yesterday, which lays the facts out in all their sordid inglory. A coalition of some Democrats, Republicans and law enforcement officials have been attempting to undo some of the harm to children …

Source: Townhall - Right-wing
Published on May 1, 2025

JoJo Siwa Shares Unaired Details From Mickey Rourke's Homophobic Rant On ‘Big Brother’

More details are coming to light around the drama between JoJo Siwa and Mickey Rourke. During their time under the watchful eye of the U.K.’s version of “Celebrity Big Brother,” singer Siwa claimed she didn’t feel “safe” around Rourke due to homophobic …

Source: HuffPost - Left-wing
Published on May 2, 2025

Colorado Democrats Push Trans Bill That Was Too Radical For California

Colorado’s “Kelly Loving Act” (HB 1312) is truly one of the most radical, extreme, and anti-family bills ever proposed in our nation’s 249-year history. And that might be an understatement. HB 1312 purports to provide “legal protections for transgender …

Source: The Federalist - Right-wing
Published on May 2, 2025

Teaching civility is not the same as instructing gay marriage is good

By Kathryn Homoki, Op-ed contributor Friday, May 02, 2025 Newly donated LGBTQ+ books are displayed in the library at Nystrom Elementary School on May 17, 2022, in Richmond, California. California State Superintendent of Schools Tony Thurmond celebrated the …

Source: The Christian Post - Washington D.C. - Right-wing
Published on May 1, 2025

LGBT+ community outraged after gay makeup artist with no criminal history is deported to mega-prison in El Salvador

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our …

Source: The Independent - Center-left
Published on May 2, 2025

Watch the trailer for 'Sally,' the documentary about pioneering lesbian astronaut Sally Ride

The official trailer is out for Sally, a new documentary about Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, and the film promises to explore her relationship with her female partner of 27 years, Tam O’Shaughnessy, something that became public knowledge …

Source: The Advocate - Left-wing
Published on May 1, 2025

Lesbian U.S. Rep. Angie Craig Launches U.S. Senate Bid

U.S. Representative Angie Craig – Photo: Official Portrait U.S. Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.) has launched a campaign for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by retiring Democratic Sen. Tina Smith. The lesbian congresswoman entered the Senate race after …

Source: Metro Weekly - Left-wing
Published on Apr 30, 2025

Gay Virginia GOP nominee accuses Gov. Youngkin's team of extortion

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Gay Virginia GOP nominee accuses Gov. Youngkin's team of extortion 02:09 UP NEXT Supreme Court to hear arguments on LGBTQ books in elementary schools 04:00 …

Source: NBC News - Center-left
Published on May 1, 2025

Court grants THROUPLES the same legal rights as two-parent families

Canadian 'throuples' are to be granted the same parental rights as traditional families thanks to a bombshell new ruling. A Quebec Superior Court determined that denying legal rights to multi-parent households would be 'unconstitutional'. …

Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing
Published on May 1, 2025

Andry Hernandez Romero: Gay asylum seeker deported to prison built for gang members prompts outcry in WeHo

Andry Hernandez Romero, a gay Venezuelan makeup artist, was deported to El Salvador and is detained in a dangerous prison, raising concerns about human rights violations. The deportation of Andry Hernandez Romero, a gay Venezuelan makeup artist, has …

Source: FOX 11 Los Angeles - California - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 30, 2025

Protest seeks gay man’s release from El Salvador

Nearly 200 people turned out for a rally April 26 in Jane Warner Plaza in the Castro in support of gay makeup artist Andry Jose Hernández Romero and demanded the Trump administration release him from a Salvadoran prison where officials had sent him weeks …

Source: Bay Area Reporter - California - Left-wing
Published on Apr 30, 2025

Society Insider: Black Cap Ross Taylor launches wine brand; The Curve’s Victoria Harris confirms new relationship; Megan ...

“There may be more to talk about mid-year, when I hope to have a Central Otago Pinot Noir 2024 to market locally, and a Rosé is in the works too,” Taylor says. “Perhaps more of a fuss can be made then.” Hamilton-based Taylor’s first vintages are grapes …

Source: The New Zealand Herald - Neutral
Published on May 1, 2025

We Overcame Jim Crow By Confronting Injustice. We Can Do it Again.

May 1, 2025 Those billy clubs striking my body strengthened my mind and convinced me that we could overcome segregation. We did so then, and we can overcome Trump’s America today. Ad Policy A protest against Jim Crow restrictions on voting in 1964. (Bob …

Source: The Nation - Left-wing
Published on May 2, 2025

Queer ecologists are spreading knowledge & changing lives amid climate crisis

As a child, it wasn’t apparent to Chochotte—as he now calls himself—that he was different from the other boys. Growing up in France, his mother and sisters introduced him to gardening and forest walks. Over time, he says, his peers began to see him as …

Source: LGBTQ Nation - California - Left-wing

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 09:31 GMT

A nation's progress must reach the workers' table, says Legarda on Labor Day

PHILIPPINES, May 3 - Press Release May 1, 2025 A nation's progress must reach the workers' table, says Legarda on Labor Day As the nation marks Labor Day, Senator Loren Legarda emphasizes the need to ensure that the gains of national progress are …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 20:46 GMT

Meagan Nugent selected as Top Professional Choreographer and Dancer by IAOTP

Meagan Nugent will be honored at the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) Annual Awards Gala in Las Vegas NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Meagan Nugent, Creative and Choreographer at NU …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 22:49 GMT

Mayor Michelle Wu Announces $200,000 In Funding To Strengthen Support Services For LGBTQ+ Bostonians

Friday, May 2, 2025 - Mayor Michelle Wu and the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ+ Advancement (MOLA) today announced $200,000 in grant funding to expand access to critical services and resources for LGBTQ+ Bostonians. This year’s awards include 45 grants through …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 07:12 GMT

President Lai meets Japan’s LDP Youth Division delegation

TAIWAN, May 1 - Details 2025-04-29 President Lai meets NBR delegation On the morning of April 29, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation from the National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR). In remarks, President Lai stated that as Taiwan stands at …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 15:28 GMT

NYF Advertising Awards Partners with LTX Studio to Launch NYFAI, a Groundbreaking AI-Powered Creative Competition

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New York Festivals Advertising Awards(NYFA) is proud to announce a dynamic new partnership with LTX Studio, the first entirely AI-powered creative platform from Lightricks. Together …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

Xtra dives deep into queer and trans representation in reality TV with new podcast, Get Queer

Host Mel Woods joins reality stars and insiders for candid conversations about reality TV’s impact on queer identity, from The Real World to The Real Housewives TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Xtra Magazine announced …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 20:15 GMT

Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2025 Results

NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE: RHP), a lodging real estate investment trust (“REIT”) specializing in group-oriented, destination hotel assets in urban and resort markets, today reported …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 09:30 GMT

The TownePlace Suites Suffolk Chesapeake Gets New Look Following a Major Renovation & Refresh

SUFFOLK, Va., May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ideally located on I-664 and near all Hampton Roads interstates, the TownePlace Suites Suffolk Chesapeake is welcoming guests with a fresh new look. The reimagined public space includes new furnishings for …

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Published on May 4, 2025 - 22:00 GMT

CAPHRA Calls for Risk-Proportionate Taxation on Safer Nicotine Products Across Asia Pacific

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates (CAPHRA) has today released a position paper urging governments across the region to adopt risk-proportionate taxation for safer …

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Published on May 4, 2025 - 07:00 GMT

SideBar Podcast Welcomes Civility Experts Cassandra Dahnke and Tomas Spath

Civility is Shared Humanity - It is claiming and caring for one’s identity, needs, and beliefs without degrading someone else’s in the process. MONTEREY/SANTA BARBARA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SideBar podcast on …

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 21:00 GMT

Three photographers awarded the 2025 CatchLight Global Fellowship to receive $30,000 grants and project support

The fellowship cohort includes photographers Rehab Eldalil (Egypt), Federico Estol (Uruguay), and Adam Perez (USA). SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CatchLight, a San Francisco-based visual media organization, …

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 18:59 GMT

AMMWEC and UPF Honor Pakistani Senator Kamran Michael for Championing Religious Freedom

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Muslim & Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC), in partnership with the Universal Peace Federation (UPF), proudly presented awards to Pakistani Senator …

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 18:26 GMT

'Khuaar Ho‘e Sabh Milege': A Spiritual Call to Unity Echoes from Sri Akal Takht Sahib Ji to the Sikh Diaspora

Sri Akal Takht Sahib’s Message of Humble Unity Echoes Across Sikh Diaspora MANTECA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On April 30, 2025, the sacred grounds of Sri Akal Takht Sahib Ji, the temporal throne of Sikh sovereignty, a …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

EIN Presswire’s Debut Edition of ‘Heard on the Streets': PR Expert Clears Up Important PR Misconception

Sherrie Handrinos discusses how to earn media coverage and the key differences between earned PR and paid placement WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the debut edition of “Heard on the Streets,” a new series on …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 16:38 GMT

‘Unseen Scars’ Exposes Raw Truths About Race, Justice, and Humanity in Powerful Poetry Collection

Martin Terrell’s gripping new release, Unseen Scars, explores racial trauma, resilience, and reality—now featured on BookBub. BRITISH COLUMBIA, VANCOUVER, CANADA, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In ‘Unseen Scars,’ Martin Terrell presents a …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Saddle Up for the Mane Event and Help Support Youth Through Horsemanship in South Lake Tahoe

Celebrate youth growth and community at Between Horses and Humans’ Mane Event—family fun, horses, food, and a chance to support leadership programs for kids. SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Between Horses and …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 23:25 GMT

Dr. Elayna Fernández Wins Second Place for the Book FEMpower at The BookFest® Awards Spring 2025

The BookFest® Award-winning FEMpower is a compilation of transformational stories to help women and girls find their inner power and transform their lives. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The BookFest recognizes and …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 21:54 GMT

Rising Tide Capital Co-Founder and CNN Hero Alfa Demmellash releases candid conversations with U.S. community builders.

Demmellash hosts insightful conversations highlighting experts the nation desperately needs amidst trade wars, tariffs and growing economic insecurity. JERSEY CITY, NJ, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rising Tide Capital (RTC) …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 20:36 GMT

Cambridge Online Tutors is Leading the Way in Effective Online Tutoring for Student Success

ST. NEOTS, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The demand for online tutoring in the UK continues to grow as families seek flexible, effective ways to support education. Recent research underscores the value of …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 19:47 GMT

Building Hope: Kenny Dewan Launches Mahalo Recovery Foundation

NEWPORT BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Accomplished entrepreneur Kenny Dewan, known for his success in manufacturing and real estate ventures, is channeling his business acumen and deep-seated compassion into a new …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 19:27 GMT

Treatment Communities of America Celebrates 50 Years of Advancing Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery

For five decades, Treatment Communities of America (TCA) has been advocating for effective, person-centered substance use disorder treatment. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Treatment Communities of America (TCA), a …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 18:00 GMT

Great Visuals & Family Fun: First 5 California Hosts Stronger Starts for Children Day at Fairytale Town

First 5 California (F5CA) will host a press event to kick off a Statewide Day of Action focused on children getting the best possible start to life. SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What: First 5 California (F5CA) …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 17:47 GMT

Lutheran Services in America Leaders Travel to Capitol Hill to Voice Concerns about Potential Cuts to Medicare/Medi-Cal

Lutheran Social Services of SoCal CEO Dr. LaSharnda Beckwith was Southern Calif. Representative WASHINGTON D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lutheran Social Services of Southern Calif’s (LSSSC) CEO Dr. LaSharnda Beckwith …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 17:09 GMT

Teal HR emerged as a winner at the 2025 UAE Business Awards

Teal HR emerged as a winner at the 2025 UAE Business Awards, receiving two awards for employee motivation and excellence in customer service DUBAI, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Teal HR, an employee motivation …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 17:02 GMT

New HHS Trans Report Counters Medical Care Consensus

New Federal Report on Transgender Youth Care Advises Against Medical Care for Highly Suicidal Population NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released a report …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 15:22 GMT

Army Veteran Eve Bednarowicz Fusselman Shares Personal Experience in New Memoir Secrets of the Uniform

GROVELAND, FL, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Eve Bednarowicz Fusselman, Army veteran, and former police officer, released her new autobiography, Secrets of the Uniform: Breaking the Armor of Abuse and Harassment. The book is …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 15:17 GMT

Creating S.P.A.C.E. Announces a Spring Giveaway and Special Pricing

The Organization Hopes to Deliver Their Program to More People to Break the Stigma Surrounding Disabilities DENVER, COLORADO , UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Creating S.P.A.C.E., a Colorado non-profit organization established …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 14:30 GMT

USGrants.org Identifies Over $294 Million in Federal Funding for Disability Services

USGrants.org Identifies Over $294 Million in Federal Funding for Disability Services SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- USGrants.org, a portal for U.S. government funding information, has tracked more than $294 …

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