California Fire Captain Found Stabbed To Death—Wife Named As Suspect
Rebecca Marodi, a decorated Cal Fire captain, was found stabbed to death in her home. Now her wife—who previously served time for manslaughter—is on the run.
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The Gay Girl’s Guide to Napa
Come for the vineyards, stay for the sapphics!
California To Increase Protections For LGBTQ+ People
California has some of the most progressive LGBTQ+ laws in the nation.
Competing For Miss California USA Made Me Realize It’s Time For Us To Have A Pageant Of Our Own
“Pageantry definitely is evolving.”
YouTube Avoids Free Speech Suit Over LGBTQ Content
A judge in California has tossed out a lawsuit against YouTube that alleged the platform is discriminating against LGBTQ+ content creators. The lawsuit was originally jointly filed in 2019 by […]
California Appoints First Gay, Black Judge To Its Supreme Court
“Justice Jenkins embodies the qualities sought in a Supreme Court candidate: collegiality, writing ability, scholarship and distinction in the legal profession coupled with an unparalleled breadth of experience.”
Toni Atkins Will Be California’s First Lesbian Senate Leader
We are so excited to witness this moment in LGBTQ history.
Queer Girl Fashion Icon of The Week: Writer Theresa Carper Talks “Disco-Punk-Lady-killer” Chic To Us
“Yeah, I like makeup, ok? And I’ll be keeping my butch card, thank you.”
Video Of The Day: A Little Bit Of Dinah Shore To Brighten Up Your Dismal Day
WHO is going? WHAT are you wearing? WHO are you going with? Spill the tea, babes.
Mothership Creator, Laura Wise Explains The Importance Of Feminist Festivals In 2017
“Existence is resistance.”
Seven Minutes in Heaven With Feminist Cafe Owner Kat McIver
Wide Eyes Open Palms is a feminist and community space where the energy is healing and the coffee is delicious.
Mothership is the New Festival for Queer Feminists
Women’s retreats and festivals have been a staple of lesbian culture for decades, but for various reasons, a lot of them have not been able to sustain themselves.
California Schools To Implement LGBT Curriculum
Education officials in California voted to include coursework centered on LGBT people and their struggles in schools' curriculum.
Stunning Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz has a tranquil atmosphere, a progressive spirit and a surfer vibe.
Houston Mayor Annise Parker Ties the Knot
Everyone was happy about the recent marriage to her partner of 23 years
Court Allows Upholds Calif. Law Banning Ex-Gay Therapy
Judge rejects anti-gay groups constitutional challenges to law
Calif. Gov. Signs Historic Transgender Student Bill
First such law in the nation, will protect transgender students from discrimination
My Gay Interview with Courtney Love
Scary straights, Kurt Cobains lesbian relative and being normal in some ways
Prop 8 Falls in Court Ruling
Marriage equality to be restored to gay and lesbian couples in California
CA Could Outlaw ‘Ex-Gay’ Therapy
Bill prohibits debunked treatment for minors, Gov. Brown mum on stance
Keeping Up with Doxi Jones
The pop darling gives us the scoop on her upcoming album
Next Stop, Scotus: Prop 8 Case on the Move
June 5th marked a historic day
Family Affair – Hot Gay-Owned Hotels
A smart set of LGBT-owned accommodations, from charming historic hotels to an ultra-fabulous resort with views to match.
Calif. Legislature Approves LGBT History in Public Schools
LGBT Americans will now be featured in its social sciences curricula and textbooks.
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CA State Senate Bill Mandates Gay History in Schools
The Calif. Senate on Thursday approved legislation that would require schools to teach gay history in social studies classes
Church Founder Disapproves of Anti-Gay Covenant
The founder of a Southern California church says he disapproves of an anti-gay statement church leaders ask choir members to sign
Appeals Court Seeks Calif. Supreme Court’s Advice in Prop. 8 Case
A federal appeals court asked for clarification as to whether anti-gay groups have legal standing to appeal a ruling that banned Prop. 8
Here We Go Again: Prop 8 Appealed
Heard this one before?
Prop. 8 Hearing in Calif.
A three-judge panel will hear arguments on the constitutionality of Calif.’s ban on marriage for gay and lesbian couples
C-SPAN May Televise Prop. 8 Hearing
A San Francisco appeals court granted the channel permission to air a hearing on the constitutionality of DADT
Harvey Milk Inducted into the California Hall of Fame
The first openly elected gay official is inducted into Hall of Fame
GO Dinah ’09
Bikini-clad lesbians…
Lesbian Family Fights Deportation Laws
California resident Shirley Tan, along with partner Jay Mercado and their twin sons, is protesting her deportation and the state’s immigration laws, which they would not be subject to if they were legally married.
Rick Warren Changes His Tune
Rick Warren told CNN’s Larry King, “I am not an anti-gay or anti-gay-marriage activist. Never have been, never will be.”
NAACP Comes Out Against Prop 8
Major civil rights organization supports marriage equality
Two More States To Vote On Same-Sex Marriage In November
Florida and Arizona added to list of states affording same-sex couples equal rights
