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For Transgender Youth, Simply Existing is a Political Debate

Gael Urquia, a young, transgender activist, speaks about the recent Supreme Court decision which upholds a ban on gender-affirming care for minors.

For LGBTQ Americans, Pride is Personal

What does it mean to be LGBTQ as this year’s Pride Month comes amid polarization and rights rollbacks nationwide?

Personal Perspectives on PRIDE

Jun 20 | Our guests share personal stories and insights on what it means to be LGBTQ in today’s intensely divided social and political climate.

At Desi Rainbow, Aruna Rao Creates Safe Spaces for South Asian LGBTQIA+ Individuals...

Aruna Rao established Desi Rainbow to build a desi diaspora community that values, affirms, and celebrates all LGBTQIA+ identities.

Will Congress Reauthorize World’s Best HIV/AIDS Prevention and Treatment Program?

PEPFAR — the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief — has saved more than 26 million lives around the world since its creation in 2003 by President George Bush. However, Congress has not yet reauthorized the program this year.

Gay Rights Icon Harvey Milk’s Name Stripped from Navy Ship

“This is a shameful, vindictive erasure of those who fought to break down barriers for all to chase the American Dream.” - Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

‘Outright Violence’ — Trump’s ‘Two Genders’ Order Puts Trans Lives at Risk

President Trump’s executive order proclaiming that the U.S. recognizes only “two sexes, male and female” poses a crisis for transgender people.

‘Two Sexes Only!’ — Executive Order Attacks Transgender People

Jan 31 | Our panel speakers discuss the policy implications of Trump’s executive order targeting transgender people, the impact on their lives, and attempts to push back.

Two San Diego County Activists Win $50,000 Social Justice Awards

The deadline for nominations for the 2025 cycle is December 31, 2024.

Los Angeles Blade Publisher Troy Masters Dies at 63

Troy Masters, founding publisher of the Los Angeles Blade, died unexpectedly Dec. 11. He left a long legacy of serving the LGBTQ community.

The Gleam — Celebrating Gay Pride in California’s Central Valley

The Source, an LGBTQ+ community resource center in Visalia, celebrated National Coming Out Day with an art installation that lit up the night sky in rainbow hues.

Who’s at Risk Under Project 2025?

Project 2025 poses an "existential threat" to immigrant, reproductive, LGBTQ+, climate and health protections nationwide, policy leaders warn.