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Palm Springs LGBTQ+ group's CEO accused of stealing nearly $1 million in public funds

Jacob Rostovsky, CEO of Queer Works, is charged with grand theft, misappropriation of public funds, insurance fraud, perjury, and money laundering. He has pleaded not guilty.

Student Expelled from Baptist University for Being Trans

The California university claims that Domaine Javier, a 24-year-old transgender woman, committed fraud when she listed her gender as female on the school's application.

Volunteer Efforts Shape Day Without a Gay

On the heels of nationwide rallies and protests, response to the passing of antigay legislation in four states on Election Day kicks into high gear Wednesday, December 10, with Day Without a Gay. As tempting as it may be to spend the day catching up on TiVo, organizers are urging gays and lesbians to spend the day volunteering and putting a human face on the "people that this equal rights battle is about."

Mark Takano Becomes First LGBT Person of Color in Congress

Mark Takano has won the congressional race in the 41st Congressional District in California, becoming the first person of color in Congress.

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Gay Rep: San Bernardino Shooting 'Cost of Inaction'

Mark Takano urges congressional action to curb epidemic of violence.

Police: Man Stole Shotgun Before Racist, Antigay Graffiti Spree

Chari Godakanda had a concealed knife, and a shotgun and airsoft pistol were found near him, Palm Springs, Calif., police say.

Trans Woman Charged With Indecent Exposure in L.A. Spa Incident

The woman, charged after others complained about her nudity, says she did nothing wrong and is a victim of transphobic harassment.

Bisexual College Student Shot Dead in Front of His Home

The shooting is being labeled a hate crime.

Day Without a Gay Proves Lackluster

The concept was simple and straightforward: Much like the Day Without an Immigrant march and strike of 2006, Wednesday, December 10, was supposed to be a Day Without a Gay -- a strike in response to the passing of California's Prop. 8. Despite dedicated volunteer work and a well-intentioned mission statement, by most accounts, it failed.

California LGBT, HIV Center Unlawfully Evicted

Bienestar, an organization serving Southern California's Latino LGBT, HIV-positive and at-risk communities, was evicted from its new Van Nuys offices two days after opening. The landlord allegedly told the organization they were "bringing disease" to the building.

13 Love Stories to Overturn Prop. 8

As the California Supreme Court hears oral arguments against Prop. 8, the UCLA Art | Global Health Center gets political with the video art project 13LoveStories.com.

Despite Pandemic, Palm Springs Celebrates Socially Distant Pride

Bars and nightclubs make due amid stringent COVID-19 restrictions.

Op-ed: How to Get Elected in America

The first LGBT person of color was elected to Congress in the land of Ronald Reagan and Richard Nixon.