New Year, New State Law-Mandated Gender Representation

The new year brought a handful of new state laws, including SB179, which allows for a third gender marker option “x” on driver’s licenses and state IDs. Check out what other laws are coming to Cali in this video made possible by Apartments.com.

By Amy Patton January 10, 2019

Tags: 019, 2019, California, gender x, SB179, state law in CALIFORNIA, LOCAL, NEWS, POLITICS, VIDEO

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22 Trans Lives Lost to Violence This Year (So Far)

November 20, 2019 Amy Patton

One this day 21 years ago, Gwendolyn Ann Smith founded Transgender Day of Remembrance to memorialize the vicious murder of...

LOCAL, LOS ANGELES, NEWS, TRANS

TRANS HOMELESSNESS in LA: Social injustice, or gender identity bias?

November 20, 2019 thepridela

A personal overview from a trans activist and MSW candidate from USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work. By Christina...

LOCAL, LONG BEACH, NEWS, TRANS

LGBTQ Center of Long Beach to Honor Trans Day of Remembrance

November 19, 2019 Amy Patton

So far in the United States this year, at least 22 transgender or gender non-conforming people have been violently killed,...

BEST OF GAY LA, CALIFORNIA, LOCAL, NEWS

How Lou Sullivan Created His Own Future

November 18, 2019 Henry Giardina

Newly-released diaries of the trans icon give us something to think about this Transgender Day of Remembrance. When Gwendolyn Ann...

AIDS, HEALTH, LOCAL

City of WeHo Survey Seeks Public Feedback to End HIV Stigma

November 16, 2019 Amy Patton

The City of West Hollywood needs the public’s health recording data on HIV stigmatization. “Stigma and discrimination are potentially the...

LOCAL, LONG BEACH, NEWS, NIGHTLIFE, POLITICS

“Dems, Drinks and Drag Queens” Bring Rainbow Wave to Long Beach

November 15, 2019 Amy Patton

Senator Kamala Harris and Mayor Robert Garcia will help kick off the California Democratic Party’s fall nominating convention at Hamburger...

A&E, ARTS, BEST OF GAY LA, HISTORY, LOCAL, LOS ANGELES

GAY LA: When Catherine Opie Ruled LA

November 14, 2019 thepridela

By Henry Giardina In the first season of the original “L Word,” art plays a bizarrely large role. For a...

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JQ International’s Trans Brunch to Honor Trans Day of Awareness, Build Community

November 14, 2019 Amy Patton

In part of recognition of Transgender Awareness Month, the City of West Hollywood is co-sponsoring the JQ International Trans Equality...

A&E, ARTS, BEST OF GAY LA, FILM, HISTORY, Life, LOCAL, LOS ANGELES, NEWS

Documentary Honors Los Angeles’ LGBTQ+ Vets for Veterans Day

November 11, 2019 Amy Patton

In honor of Veterans Day, some LGBT Senior Veterans at the Los Angeles LGBT Center shared their stories and experiences...

BUSINESS, CALENDAR, LOCAL, LOS ANGELES, NEWS, TRANS, WEST HOLLYWOOD

Fighting Ignorance, Poverty with Job Fair for Trans, Intersex Folks

November 7, 2019 Amy Patton

“Thriving in Los Angeles as a person of trans, non-binary, or intersex experience is challenging,” Eden Anaï Luna, Manager of...

A&E, BEST OF GAY LA, CALENDAR, LOCAL, LOS ANGELES, NEWS, PRIDE, WEST HOLLYWOOD, WORLD

LA Pride’s Bid to Host 2025 World Pride

November 5, 2019 Amy Patton

Today, Christopher Street West (CSW), the non-profit that produces LA Pride, announced an official bid to host WorldPride in Los...

HEALTH, LEGAL, NATIONAL, NEWS, TRANS

Trump Administration Attacks LGBTQ People Yet Again with HHS Proposed Rule

November 4, 2019 Amy Patton

To kick off Trans Awareness Month, the Trump Administration has outdone itself in trampling over LGBTQ+ folks’ rights. Today, the...

A&E, ARTS, BEST OF GAY LA, FILM, HOLLYWOOD, LOCAL, LOS ANGELES

GAY LA: Judy Never Really Left Los Angeles

November 2, 2019 Henry Giardina

How the queer Icon has shaped L.A. There’s no doubt about it: 2019 is the year of Judy Garland. In...

A&E, BEST OF GAY LA, HOLLYWOOD, KOREATOWN, LOCAL, LONG BEACH, LOS ANGELES, OPINION, WEST HOLLYWOOD, WEST LA

DEAR AIDAN: My Ex-Boyfriend’s Current Boyfriend Hates Me!

November 1, 2019 thepridela

Dear Aidan: I am friends with my ex boyfriend, like pretty close to him. Unfortunately it seems that his new...

A&E, BEST OF GAY LA, CALENDAR, LOCAL, NIGHTLIFE, WEST HOLLYWOOD

EVERYTHING You Need to Know About Halloween in WeHo

October 31, 2019 thepridela

Each year, the City of West Hollywood hosts its incomparable Halloween Carnaval, one of the most unique Halloween gatherings in...

NATIONAL

22 Trans Lives Lost to Violence This Year (So Far)

by Amy Patton

November 20, 2019

One this day 21 years ago, Gwendolyn Ann Smith founded Transgender Day of Remembrance to memorialize the vicious murder of...

TRANS HOMELESSNESS in LA: Social injustice, or gender identity bias?

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One this day 21 years ago, Gwendolyn Ann Smith founded Transgender Day of Remembrance to memorialize the vicious murder of...

New Year, New State Law-Mandated Gender Representation

22 Trans Lives Lost to Violence This Year (So Far)

TRANS HOMELESSNESS in LA: Social injustice, or gender identity bias?

LGBTQ Center of Long Beach to Honor Trans Day of Remembrance

How Lou Sullivan Created His Own Future

City of WeHo Survey Seeks Public Feedback to End HIV Stigma

“Dems, Drinks and Drag Queens” Bring Rainbow Wave to Long Beach

GAY LA: When Catherine Opie Ruled LA

JQ International’s Trans Brunch to Honor Trans Day of Awareness, Build Community

Documentary Honors Los Angeles’ LGBTQ+ Vets for Veterans Day

Fighting Ignorance, Poverty with Job Fair for Trans, Intersex Folks

LA Pride’s Bid to Host 2025 World Pride

Trump Administration Attacks LGBTQ People Yet Again with HHS Proposed Rule

GAY LA: Judy Never Really Left Los Angeles

DEAR AIDAN: My Ex-Boyfriend’s Current Boyfriend Hates Me!

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