Councilmembers directed city staff to explore potential programming and nonprofit partnerships to provide resources for LGBTQIA+ residents and youth in Irvine.
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Palumbo: The OC Intersection of Movements for the Rights of Migrants, Trans, and Queer People
A reflection on Orange County’s role in the national movement for migrant rights.
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Rhone: The Case for Human Dignity
Huntington Beach City Council expected to vote at the August 1st City Council meeting on eliminating a 25 year old historical committee addressing hate crimes and hate incidents at a time when the city needs it the most.
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Wade and Gonzales: Stop Orange County’s Attack on Pride, a Demand Letter from OC’s LGBTQ+ Community
Orange County LGBT people call on Supervisors Chaffee, Do and Wagner to account on Anti-Pride Flag vote.
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Hoang: Accountability and Inclusivity in Orange County, Addressing the OC Board of Education’s Actions during Pride Month
Orange County, California, has a rich LGBTQ+ history alongside ongoing challenges. Despite being in a progressive state, LGBTQ+ students face a lack of inclusivity in schools. The OC Board of Education’s support for a bill that disregards LGBTQ+ concerns is perturbing. However, Orange County’s LGBTQ+ community continues to fight for equality and holds local officials accountable. Pride extends beyond June, and we demand progress and celebration of our community all year long.
Posted inHuntington Beach
Anti-LGBTQ+ and Anti-Semitic Flyers Distributed to Huntington Beach Homes
Residents living near Edison High School received the flyers this morning. It comes after a viral video surfaced earlier this week showing Edison students booing a Pride Month video.
Posted inGovernment
OC Supervisors Ban Pride Flag at County Properties Under New Policy
In the beginning of LGBTQ+ Pride month, OC officials narrowly voted to implement a new policy restricting what flags can be raised over county government properties.
Posted inHuntington Beach
Huntington Beach Officials Ban Pride Banner at City Properties Under New Flag Restrictions
A majority of city council members are moving forward with an ordinance limiting what flags can be raised on city properties. Critics worry the new policy is specifically aimed at the LGBTQ+ flag.
Posted inEquality & Equity
OC Reported Hate Crimes And Incidents Increased in 2020, According to New Report
Reported hate crimes went up by 35% from 2019 and reported hate incidents have gone up 69%, according to the findings.
Posted inGovernment
As More OC Cities Fly Pride Flag Each Year, Others Still Concerned it Could Divide Residents
Pride Flags are becoming increasingly common at cities throughout OC, while community debate increases in cities refusing to fly the flag.
