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California Assembly OKs Accommodations For Transgender Students
Transgender students would have the right to use public school restrooms and participate on sports teams that correspond with their expressed genders under a bill approved Thursday in the California Assembly.
San Francisco Police Chief Declares Stations As LGBT Safe Zones
San Francisco’s police chief announced at the Mission police station Monday morning that that station along with the city’s nine other precincts have been designated as safe havens for members of the LGBT community to report crimes.
Survey Finds Mental Health Disparities Impacting LGBT Community
A first of its kind survey in California has looked at mental health disparities for gays. The findings were released Monday in Pleasant Hill.
Transgender Mission College Hoops Player Keeps Head High
The women’s basketball team at Mission College expected the bleachers to be full and the hecklers ready when its newest player made her home court debut.
Sex Reassignment Surgery Now Covered Under SF Universal Health Program
San Francisco’s Health Commission has voted to cover sex reassignment surgery for transgender people through the city’s universal health program.
San Francisco 49ers Join ‘It Gets Better Project’ For LGBT Youth
The San Francisco 49ers have become the first National Football League team to join an online movement supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth and condemning the harassment and bullying they face.
Cuban President’s Daughter Meets Gay Rights Activists In SF
The daughter of Cuban President Raul Castro is in San Francisco to meet with gay rights activists and to chair a panel at a prestigious academic conference.
Transgender Woman Shot To Death In Oakland
Oakland police are investigating the shooting death of a transgender woman whom witnesses and friends think was targeted because of her gender identity.
California College Students May Be Asked About Sexual Orientation
California public universities may soon ask students about their sexual orientation.
Prospective UC Students May Be Asked To Declare Sexual Orientation
The next influx of University of California students may be asked to state their sexual orientation.
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