We Shouldn’t Need the SAFETY Act to Protect LGBTQ+ Students — But We Do
The Support Academic Futures and Educators for Today’s Youth Act, or SAFETY Act, becomes California law Wednesday to protect LGBTQ+ students....
31
Dec
31
Dec
EdSource: New Year Starts With New Laws Impacting Education
New laws will protect the privacy of LGBTQ+ students, ensure Native American history is accurately taught and make it harder to discriminate against POC hair....
23
Dec
Richmond Mayor Addresses Public Safety in ‘State of the City’ Days After Police Chief Decries Defunding
At 2024's last Richmond City Council meeting, Mayor Eduardo Martinez delivered the "State of the City" and Richmond became a sanctuary city for trans people....
14
Nov
Backpacking in Peru Taught Me a Lesson on Health and Humility
A Richmond student, studying in Boston to be a health worker, shares what she learned about healthcare on a service-learning trip to Peru....
03
Nov
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....
21
Oct
On Your November Ballot: Prop. 3 Aims to Remove Same-Sex Marriage Ban From Calif. Constitution
A yes vote on Prop. 3 in 2024 repeals Prop. 8, the 2008 California ballot measure that defined marriage as a union between a man and a woman....
26
Jul
With LGBTQ+ Hate Crimes Rising, How is California Responding?
The number of anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes in California nearly doubled last year despite an overall decrease in hate crimes statewide, leaving many feeling unsafe....
01
Jul
California Hate Crimes Down Slightly From 2022, Attorney General Reports
Reported hate crimes decreased in California overall and against racial groups but increased against LGBTQ+, Jewish and Muslim people from 2022 to 2023....
28
Jun
The Reintroduction of Adam Lambert: How an Ex-American Idol Is Taking Charge and Being Unapologetically Gay
Homophobia impacted Adam Lambert's career early on, though not keeping him from success, but with the music landscape changing, he's pushing new limits....
25
Jun
‘I Am Bisexual Because I Am Me’
I’ve never had one specific time where I’ve felt proud of being bisexual, but I truly am proud of who I am, writes the author, a local teen....
21
Jun
I’m Not a Monster, I’m Just Gay: Surviving Family Trauma and School Bullying
I had a crush on a girl in my class and was pretty sure I was a lesbian. For some reason, other girls treated me like I wasn’t a person...
10
Jun
Pride 2024 in California: Black LGBTQ+ People and Allies Celebrate Pride, History and Movement Heroes
Jasmyne Cannick, a political consultant and journalist, spoke to California Black Media about how Pride and Black activism have always been intertwined....
06
Jun
Richmond Celebrates a Decade of Pride
The local LGBTQ+ community and allies celebrated the 10th annual Richmond Rainbow Pride event June 2 with the city’s first Pride Parade....
31
May
Panel Discusses Building Bridges in a Time of Increased Hate and Polarization
The Pulse hosted panel of community activists, organizers and journalists Tuesday to discuss building bridges in this era of polarization and hate....
30
May
Richmond Council Sees Balanced Budget, Need for Staffing
The Richmond City Council received a balanced draft budget on Tuesday, which included an update on current capital improvement projects....
