On this National Abortion Provider Appreciation Day, we share our deep gratitude with health care professionals working everyday to give people care, no matter the obstacles.
We continue striving for a nation where the decisions for our bodies and futures are made with our doctors, not politicians.
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We're celebrating the great women in our College all month long. Today, the spotlight is on Dr. Julie Shulman, Professor and Chair of our Counseling Department. You can learn more about Dr. Shulman and her work here: counseling.sonoma.edu/faculty-staf... #WomensHistoryMonth @SonomaStateUniversity
We the people are worth fighting for.
Our training series Organizing to Protect Democracy supports your fight for civil liberties in our communities.
RSVP today for our next training on March 11 at 8pm ET.
The Black lesbian poet & activist who preached intersectionality before the word even existed - buff.ly/NMqmmZL
Must read from @janus.bsky.social about how “age verification” laws are paving the way for the online version of what just happened to trans people in Kansas (gift link!) www.theverge.com/policy/89207...
Furthering the right's attacks on trans kids, the Supreme Court has issued a new 'emergency' ruling overturning a California law protecting trans students from forced outing.
Read @alyssaur.bsky.social's latest piece here.
California's proposed voter ID ballot measure is a voter suppression scheme straight out of the Trump playbook.
If it qualifies for the November ballot, we'll defeat it.
Rae Alexandra’s essay collection, out March 17 on @citylightsbooks.bsky.social, is a sharp, witty, educational celebration of Bay Area activists and rule-breakers — and a reminder that history is made by regular people every day.
www.coyotemedia.org/unsung-heroi...
Claudette Colvin was 15 when she defied segregation on this day in 1955 by refusing to give up her seat on a Montgomery city bus — nine months before Rosa Parks did the same.
A court put her on probation and she was branded a troublemaker for her activism. #TheMarchContinues
Republicans are pushing hard for a bill that would disenfranchise trans voters - buff.ly/lVftxYu
Saturday, March 21st in Petaluma
Not a Protest. It’s Trans Day of Visibility! 🏳️⚧️
20 books to read by transgender women.
List of memoirs and biographies including "The Risk It Takes to Bloom" by Raquel Willis, "Man Enough to Be a Woman" by Jayne County, "Tomorrow Will Be Different" by Sarah McBride, and "Marsha" by Tourmaline.
List of fiction books including "Detransition, Baby" by Torrey Peters, "The Sapling Cage" by Margaret Killjoy, "Woodworking by Emily St. James, and "Bad Girls" by Camila Sosa Villada.
List of nonfiction books including "Transgender History" by Susan Stryker, "Tar Hollow Trans: Essays" by Stacy Jane Grover, "Whipping Girl" by Julia Serano, and "Gender Outlaws" by Kate Bornstein.
📚 It’s #NationalReadAcrossAmericaDay, & there’s no better time to uplift the voices of trans women!
At a time when we’re fighting against an onslaught of attacks on trans people's rights, it’s more important than ever to support this community.
Repost to show your support for trans women! 🏳️⚧️
Join us on Feb 22 at Lagunitas for a drag brunch benefiting Petaluma Pride ✨
Happy Black History Month 2026!
It's Black History Month, and we're celebrating as we do with books by Black authors (almost entirely) starring Black characters! For even more titles, check out past years' posts. Picture Books Dancing with Water by Gwendolyn Wallace and Tonya Engel An…
The restrictive laws are most common in the South and Midwest, the Williams Institute reports.
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Black textured background with red, yellow, and green paint stripes in the top right corner. Text reads: What is Black History Month? Black History Month is a time to celebrate the history of Black people in the United States. Black people have many historical achievements that are often less recognized or celebrated. This month is meant to highlight and celebrate these achievements. Black History Month occurs every February. This month is a good time to learn about Black historical figures.
Black textured background with red, yellow, and green paint stripes in the bottom right corner. Text reads: Why is Black History Month important to ASAN? Black History Month is important to everybody. Everyone should learn about and celebrate Black history. Black disabled history is especially important to ASAN. Black disabled leaders have often been erased or ignored. Many disability rights leaders have been Black disabled people. Also, many well known Black historical leaders, such as Harriet Tubman and Sojourner Truth, were disabled. But their disabilities are often not mentioned or remembered.
Black textured background with red, yellow, and green paint stripes in the bottom left corner. Text reads: How do you celebrate Black History Month? Learn about Black history! Look for books, videos, or podcasts that focus on Black history. Spend some time this month learning about it and share what you learn with others! Learn specifically about Black disabled history! Look into Black disabled people who have made big contributions to the disability rights movement. Here are a few disabled Black people to learn more about: Fannie Lou Hamer — a polio survivor with physical disabilities who was a civil rights leader Brad Lomax — a member of the Black Panther Party who was a leader in the 504 sit-ins Lois Curtis — she was part of a landmark Supreme Court case that said disabled people have a right to live in the community Happy Black History Month from ASAN!
Happy Black History Month from ASAN! Take some time this month to learn about Black history, especially Black disabled history that is often erased.
The Cloverdale City Council approved broadening its flag policy to allow commemorative flags, including the pride flag, to fly at the Cloverdale Regional Library.
Black Trans History IS Black History!
To those who shaped culture and built possibilities where none were offered. To those who fought, created, and demanded a future where Black trans lives not only exist, but thrive.
We are here because of you.
A bright red digital flyer reads: ICE out for good. Solidarity with Minneapolis. Friday, January 23rd, 2026, from 3:30pm to 6pm at Lucchesi Park, Petaluma. On January 7, a 37 year old US citizen, Renée Nicole Good, was shot and killed by an ICE agent during federal immigration enforcement actions in Minneapolis, Minnesota. A nationwide call has been made for coordinated ICE out for good actions on Friday, January 23rd to honor her life, demand accountability, and highlight the human costs of ICE deportations. All students, staff, and teachers leave your school at the final bell of the day, around 3:30pm, and march to Lucchesi Park. Community members, join us from all over Petaluma, march to Lucchesi Park and show solidarity for students and families in MN impacted by ICE actions. Abolish ICE!
Today in Petaluma at 3:30pm. #ICEOut
ICE Out For Good, Solidarity with MNFriday 1/23/26, 3:30-6PMLucchesi Park, PetalumaWednesday, January 7th, an American citizen was killed byImmigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minneapolis,Minnesota. This killing is part of a broader pattern of uncheckedviolence, impunity, and abuse carried out by federal immigrationenforcement agencies against members of our communities.A broad coalition of groups across the country is calling forcoordinated Ice Out For Good actions on Friday, January 23rd insolidarity for Minnesota, and to demand accountability, honor thelife lost, and make visible the human cost of ICE’s actions.All students, staff and teachers leave your schools at the final bellof the day (around 3:30) and march to Lucchesi Park. CommunityMembers, join us, from all over Petaluma, march to Lucchesi Parkand show solidarity for students and families in MN impacted byICE actions.A core principle behind all ICE Out For Good events is acommitment to nonviolent action and no civil disobedience. Weexpect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potentialconfrontation with those who disagree with our values, and to actlawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind, including thoselegally permitted, should not be brought to events.
ICE Out For Good: Solidarity with Minnesota. Friday 1/23/26, 3:30-6 PM. Lucchesi Park, Petaluma. #Petaluma #SonomaCounty #Resist #Protest #Fascism
LUMACON, Petaluma, Sat Jan 31, 10am-4pm. This event is kid-focused & free to attend. The vibes are excellent! I will be tabling near a bunch of local zine friends, come say hello if you're in the area :D Petaluma Community Center, 320 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma, CA 94952. www.lumacon.net
It seems that we have a new wave of people and organisations choosing to leave the other place and set up on Bluesky.
So now is a good time to resurface this starter pack of LGBTQIA+ orgs to help get you going here on Bluesky.
go.bsky.app/PSBhHbT
A digital flyer that reads LUMA ICE, join us for Petaluma's indoor skating rink! 15% of all ticket sales will go to Petaluma Pride. Petaluma Pride at LUMA ICE. Glide & Give. December 27th, 6pm to 8pm at the Petaluma Fairgrounds. Enter PETALUMAPRIDE during check out. Learn more at lumaice.com/tickets
A digital flyer that reads: Únete a nosotros en la pista de patinaje cubierta de Petaluma. El 15% de todas las ventas de entradas se destinará a Petaluma Pride. Petaluma Pride at LUMA ICE. Glide & Give. El 27 de diciembre de 6pm - 8pm en el recinto ferial de Petaluma. Introduzca PETALUMAPRIDE al finalizar la compra. Más información en lumaice.com/tickets
Happy holidays, y'all ✨ Come get festive with us and come ice skating at LUMA Ice this Saturday, December 27th at 6pm!
You can order tickets online now at lumaice.com. Enter code PETALUMAPRIDE during checkout and 15% will be donated to Petaluma Pride!
In this era of defending LGBTQ rights, the National LGBTQ Task Force invites activists to the 38th Creating Change.
This week marked a major escalation in federal attacks on bodily autonomy and gender-affirming care (GAC) for trans youth, and the effects will be felt nationwide.
Like abortion care, access to gender-affirming care is a HUMAN RIGHT and right now, we must come together to protect it. 🧵👇
Trans youth deserve:
🏳️⚧️ Access to affirming health care,
🏳️⚧️ The ability to make decisions about their own medical care, and
🏳️⚧️ To make health care decisions free from government interference.
Hear more trans people speak out about their health care experiences: lambdalegal.org/speak-out/
At dusk one evening prior to Halloween, nearly two dozen people gathered on a windswept hilltop with views of San Francisco Bay at Monte Bello Open Space Preserve.
Consider buying these books as holiday gifts or to leave in some little free libraries in your neighborhood this winter!
Here is a selection of notable literary gems that were published later in the year that are definitely worth checking out. Read your way into 2026 with some amazing books.
The words “May revolutionary love be the medicine.” appear next to a photograph of a kitten jumping.
The words “May we see the end to every genocide. May every fascist empire fall.” appear next to a photograph of a kitten with its mouth open and eyes shut.
The words “May we never again witness human beings being ripped away and disappeared from their communities and families.” appear above a photograph of a kitten lying upside down and looking at the camera.
The words “May we have what we need to dream again” appear next to a photograph of a kitten sleeping on its side.
We hope to move more money to trans folks through our microgrants, we will continue to assess our hotline hours and capacity and expand it, and we are committed to being a beacon of hope for trans people. ✨🏳️⚧️✨
#transgender #LGBTQ #CommunityCare #TransLiberation
