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HEALTH--A question.

2008-03-17T18:51:17Z

If Sacramento had health, legal.. services for trans people here..would you use
them?

Persons interested can respond here or off list. The possibility of town hall
meeting type setting or smaller affiliation groups (ie: post transition identified men).
Ideally all voices wishing to be heard will provide a forum to the benifit of the overall efforts
to increase quality of life here in sacramento.

Upcoming opportunitys for Sacramento warrant a variety of opinions on what
access to services looks like to our fabulously diverse community of transexual,
transgender folks. We represent a wide spectrum of experiences and needs, please share yours to better
serve you and those who come to study your footsteps.

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FtM, trans, genderqueer and intersex communtiy call for organizing around health and social justice issues

2008-01-07T23:19:27Z

anyone interested in organizing? working on a health/community project..in the begining stages...join us tuesday evening for a focus group/rap session on activism in the trans communtiy for local health care.
916-607-9691
serious only. no organizing experience necessary. passion a must.

keywords: FTM, transgender, gender benders, genderqueer, social justice, health care, sacramento queer community, activism, organizing

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New Leather Women Group

2007-12-26T06:01:58Z

A group of Sacramento leather women (straight, bi and lesbian) are meeting to form a women's BDSM group. This group is for women and for those living their lives as women. We are meeting this Sunday, December 2, at 2:00 PM, at Brookfields Restaurant, at 11135 Folsom Blvd., in Rancho Cordova (on the southwest corner of Sunrise and Folsom). If you don't see us in the lobby, just ask for the women's group.

Cat

No single raindrop believes it's responsible for the flood.

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Meet & Greet ???

2007-09-15T03:12:57Z

Can anyone point me in the right direction on this...? I'm looking for an activities club where i can meet up with other LGBT people, hang out, be creative, do something...*period*. I can't really find any groups period that would really involve me. They're kind of all specialized and it's kind of odd.

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Gay Bar In Sacramento?

2007-08-14T21:04:53Z

We are visiting Sacramento next week and have heard rumors of a good gay bar downtown. We'll be there on Tuesday so there might not be much ging on, but we'd like to check it out anyway. Anyone have any info for me?

Thanks

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Veggie/Vegan Restaurant

2007-08-01T23:57:43Z

Just wondering how many people would be interested in a veggie/vegan restaurant downtown or midtown. I have been thinking about opening one and would like to know how much of an interest there would be. I make vegan food even my non-vegan friends drool over!!

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Queers and Friends Party at Sindulgences

2007-08-01T23:56:28Z

Saturday, March 31 -- 7:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Queers and Friends BDSM Play Party
At Sindulgences
This party is for gays, lesbians, bisexuals, transgendered and transvestites only. It is both a social and a play party. Verifiable members-in-good-standing of SVL, PB, the Exiles, SOJ and Odyssey are welcome to come without first attending a Breakfast with Cat. Snacks provided. The usual rules apply. All activities are voluntary and consensual. Barrier protected is provided and required. Refreshment donation: $20. Contact Cat at cat@sindulgences.com for PayPal and PO Box information.

Sindulgences is making a special offer to Sacramento Valley Leather Corps (SVL) members who come to the Queers and Friends BDSM party at Sindulgences on Saturday, March 31. As you know, we plan to host four of these parties a year (every time there are five Saturdays in a month), and the refreshment donation for this party is $20.

The offer is that if you're a member of SVL, you get a discount for each additional Queers and Friends party you attend this year. For example, it's the full donation this time. The next one you come to is $15, the next is $10, the next is $5, then back to $20 again next March. And the best part is, if you aren't already a member of SVL, you can join at the party and qualify immediately for this offer.

If you aren't familiar with SVL, you should check out their site at www. svlclub.org. Their mission is to present an accurate portrayal of the Leather BDSM communities. They promote safer sex education, share knowledge of leather/BDSM and other fetishes, mentor people who are new to the leather/BDSM scene, foster a comfortable atmosphere for socializing among like minded people, and host fundraising and support for local nonprofit organizations that show a commitment to the Sacramento Valley GLBT community and the HIV/AIDS community. Plus they have a lot of fun.

Contact me if you have questions about this offer, would like to RSVP for the party or need information about paying by PayPal or our PO Box. Please RSVP (with donation) by midnight on Friday, March 30. Thank you for your support of both Sindulgences and SVL.

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A CALL TO ALL DRAG KING AND QUEENS...

2007-06-28T03:26:35Z

I am looking for both drag queens and drag kings for some upcoming events. If you have experience on stage and would like to try out then please contact me at http://www.myspace.com/revmotherjoseph or email on tribe.

I want to start a new drag troupe called The Ugly Stepsisters and I need performers. The shows will be angled more towards the darker side of drag.

Reverend Mother Joseph
http://www.myspace.com/revmotherjoseph

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Help Mother get to Burning Man

2007-06-18T19:59:06Z

I AM WILLING TO TRADE THE CAR FOR BURNING MAN TICKETS!!!!

My dodge neon is for sale on Craig's list
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/car/348782007.html

I'm selling it for parts or repairs because it is currently non-operable due to a blown head gasket. If anyone knows anybody or you yourself would like to buy it check it out and let me know.

It has a functioning AC and a very good sound system worth about $500.00 plus a clean title. Send me an email and let me know if you want to check it out. I am asking $900or best offer OR 2 TICKETS TO BURNING MAN.

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h131/shamelessgains/TheNeon003.jpg

THE MONEY FROM THIS CAR WILL GO TOWARDS SENDING BRANDON AND MYSELF TO BURNING MAN. PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO ANYONE WHO MAY BE INTERESTED.

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6/01 Primal "Pulse" queer erotic party, in SF

2007-05-30T21:24:54Z

Reminder - It's this Friday.

This is a mixed energy event. Wide range of ages (18+) and queerness (bi, trans, gender queer, leather, etc). A unique event, open to any non-mainstream (hetero-normative) sexuality. We also transform the venue.

- -
Primal "Pulse"

A Private, Queer Erotic Party
Hosted by Iain & Angela of EduKink

Friday, June 1, 2007, 8 pm – 1 am
SF Citadel, 1277 Mission Street, at Ninth Street
$20 per person

The Primal parties are alternative sexuality parties for queer and queer-friendly adults, celebrating all genders, orientations, and preferences.

You must be on the invitation list to attend. Anyone 18 or older with a positive, personal interest in celebrating sexuality in all its flavors, colors, shapes, and expressions, may apply at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EduKink-Erotic-Events

Strict Dress code. Basics:
- Ordinary street clothes not permitted.
- Red sexy attire admired, but not required.
- Trans folk may dress as they please.

Featuring live music by Cuir Bleu
(CuirBleu.com)

Feel the pulse … .. low beat of the drum … .. feel it throbbing in your veins … .. the rhythm of sex … ..
… .. the pulse … .. … .. pulse … .. … .. pulse … .. … .. Feel it.

For more information, see http://EduKink.org/Primal

Do not forward this message to other lists without permission.

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What can be queerer than Bohemian Opera?

2007-04-08T23:19:12Z

This just sounds fun! Opera, fire, cabaret, circus stuff and wit! I'm there.

The Vagabond Opera

Agua de Beber Capoiera Arts Academy
1811 Del Paso Blvd.
Thursday April 5th, doors open at 8:30 pm.
$10.

Vagabond Opera is an operatic European circus cabaret with high-flying displays of musical pyrotechnics matched by witty and incendiary theatrical derring-do. This is the new wave of opera--lusty (trained) voices singing in Balkan and Arabic tongues--Opera liberated and reinvented for the rest of us.

featuring Sacramento’s own UNMATA and Verbatim

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Any queers going to Burning Man?

2007-01-20T11:39:47Z

I'd love to connect with other folks going to Black Rock City this labor day weekend. My girlfriend and I are going (her first time) - my second (2000). Take care!

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Steam rooms?

2007-01-11T04:55:00Z

This isn't really about queer Sac, but it's my only Sac tribe. Anyone know where Bo can go steam herself silly? Not a dry sauna - a nice, wet, sinus-clearing, skin-quenching steam room.

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Just wanted to say...

2006-11-27T06:05:30Z

Hi guys!! I just just wanted to introduce myself. I live in the midtown area. I am 29, bisexual and have been in a fantastic relationship with my boyfriend for the past four years. My passion is theatre. My job is Starbucks... lol...for those of you who don't like SB, please don't hold it against me! ;p Anyhow, I just wanted to connect. Please feel free to pm me or check out my profile for more on me! :D

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FALL ART CLASSES

2006-11-20T19:26:19Z

Here is a chance for you to learn some art skills (welding, fire dance, drawing and more) to get ready for the next burning man project and support a really incredible place that is helping to build an art community for Sacramento. SIGN UP NOW! See below for all the details.

FALL ART CLASSES Starting October 30th!
To sign up go to www.horsecow.com
For more info email classes@horsecow.com or 441-4320

Electronics for Artists 2 Sessions
Day: Nov 4th/5th Sat/Sun
Time: 10am-2pm
Cost: $150 (Tuition $100:, Materials $50)
Animate your art and make it more interactive! This first course in “chips” will allow the beginner to read a schematic and translate it into a circuit.. The course will also provide insight into how to find and spot doable circuits. You will also learn how to drive an LED, use a transistor, and read a meter and how to fabricate circuits using breadboard. To bring it all together we will create a simple project to apply the concepts of the course.

Remove & Replace an Engine Geo Metro – 5 or 6 Sessions
Day: Nov 7th-Dec 12th Tuesdays
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm Cost: $100
In this class we will remove and replace a 3 cylinder engine in a 1994 Geo Metro. You will learn basic names of automotive tools and how to use them. We will also explain basic engine systems and how they work. Just show up in your grubbies and prepare to get dirty!

Basic Welding – 5 Sessions
Day: Thursdays, Nov 2nd-Dec 7th
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm Cost: $100
Learn the basics of welding for art! We will cover basic safety and the basics of MIG welding process and equipment. You will learn some basic metal layout and measuring skills. And you will learn how to use a plasma cutter to cut metal. We will also cover basic grinding techniques. You will make a box out of metal applying all the skills you’ve learned in the class!

Performance Art Troupe – 5 Sessions
Day: Nov 2nd-Dec 7th Thursdays
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm Cost: $100
Learn the art of performance art! In this class, we will teach you how to work in groups and collaborate with some basic props and ideas. We will also walk through the history of performance art. We will teach you how to communicate a message through performance and media. The class will culminate with impromptu street performances on the final nights of the class in Downtown Sacramento.

Fire Art Performance – 5 sessions
Day: Oct 30th-Dec 4th Mondays
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm Cost: $100
Are you interested in performing arts and using fire to express yourself? Spark your creativity with this introductory course. In this class you will learn the basis of fire arts using practice poi. We will cover safety practices, basic spinning moves and basic performing methods.

Basic Drawing – 5 sessions
Day: Oct 30th-Dec 4th Mondays
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm Cost: $100
Everyone can draw ... this means you! In this class you'll learn about shapes, shading, contour drawing, negative space and more. We will focus on the development of observational skills as students work with line, shape, value and form within a range of compositions. You will explore formal drawing techniques like shading, perspective, proportion, and composition. Please bring a drawing 9 x 12 sketchbook, pencils, charcoal, and eraser.

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what clothes make a man sexy

2006-10-30T01:58:41Z

I am curious to hear what outfit you think is sexy for a man.

For instance, I think that wearing knee high biker boots, tight jeans, a black leather belt and a tight t-shirt would be a sexy look.

What do you think?

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I need a giant Burn Barrell!

2006-10-09T22:19:31Z

Hey everybody! So, for those of you who follow UNMATA, you know were putting on a phat show the weekend of Oct. 27 and 28! Batman bellydance style! Yes!
I'm looking for a giant burn barrell to burn last years (Alice in Wonderland) sets at the end of the Fire Show on Friday night Oct. 27th. Reimbursement for your karmic deeds? Free tix to the Fire Show! Message me if you can help! Thanks!
Oh and if you don't know about the show then check it out at unmata.com or unmata.tribe.net!

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HIV Testing

2006-10-02T23:33:20Z

Subject: HIV Testing

Free and Anonymous HIV testing
@
Cross Cultural Center, UC Davis Campus 1-4pm
Thursday, Oct. 5th
Thursday, Oct. 19th
Thursday, Nov. 2nd
Thursday, Nov. 16th
Thursday, Nov. 30th

Oral Testing, results in two weeks. No appointments, just drop in.

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Gay Bowling League

2006-09-06T20:28:08Z

Howdy

My team needs one more person to be complete. Interested, message me privately.
It starts this sunday, Sept. 10th and goes until the middle of May. It costs 12 bucks per week. The first week you need to pay the $18 dollars to join the bowling association, $24 for the last two weeks of bowling, plus the first week as well. So to get started, it will cost you $54. Then $12 a week after that.

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Looking for friends.

2006-09-05T03:56:07Z

Hi Sacramento! 28 y/o genderqueer new to the scene but not the area looking for new friends. Have a look at my bio, if it tickles you right than drop me a line.

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where are the glamorous transexuals in Sac? Could we have a "slave auction" in Sac?

2006-08-31T05:01:00Z

I was pleasantly surprised to find some lovely (some trying very hard) transvestites at the Mercantile in Sacramento last weekend. Red hair and white go go boots was my favorite look. Where are all of the hottie transvestites usually hiding?

I was also at Headhunters last week and they had a cowboy auction, for charity. I think a slave auction for charity would be fun. I would volunteer to be auctioned off (if anyone likes tall, thin guys - I can clean).

Thanks for your thoughts.

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WOMEN'S EQUALITY DAY PARADE

2006-08-28T17:26:16Z

Saturday, August 26, 2006

Start: 9:30 AM Southside Park, 8th and T Street

Rally: 11:00 AM The West Steps of the Capitol

Help us commemorate and reaffirm women's right to vote!
http://www.womenequalityparade.com/moreinfo.html

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Strike Back at Focus on the Family

2006-08-27T20:42:36Z

Here is a repost from the culture jamming tribe. I just did it and everything seems to work according to the posting.

Jhayne Holmes says this:

What with the Washington State Supreme Court handing down its anti-gay-marriage decision several weeks ago and the ever-hearing more about attacks on reproductive rights down south, I’m feeling that the States is tripping a bit too merrily down the Handmaid’s path.

This week, I found a way to strike back.

Focus on the Family, the horrid anti-gay evangelical church based in Colorado Springs that wields too much power for anyone’s good, has a store on their website that will give you books, CDs, and DVDs absolutely free of charge. Usually people pay for their items by donation, raising millions of dollars to help Focus on the Family produce more hate-propaganda featuring “experts” on homosexuality who claim it’s a curable “sickness”. (They’re practically defined by their book A Parent’s Guide to Preventing Homosexuality. Course, there’s no mention of having less kids, which is the only proven method. No, no, you shouldn’t use birth control, that would be wrong. They need more worshippers, how dare you prevent god’s will.)

It’s a little bit time-consuming, but not enough to deter me. (Nor should it you). The chance to take money out of their pockets is too useful, not to mention satisfying.

Here’s how to do it in 10 steps:

1. Go to www.family.org and look for the “Resources” link in the blue bar on the left-hand side, right above the “Search” box, and click it.

2. Under the “Resource Category” menu on the left-hand side, you’ll notice categories such as “Homosexuality” under “Resource Category.” Me, I went straight to the CD’s and DVD’s under “Resource Format.”

3. Go through, find something you like, such as the recently released movie, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe or The Chronicles of Narnia Radio Theatre Complete Set, suggested donation US $79.00, or the three disc Les Misérables soundtrack. It’s not a very wide range of products, but there’s bound to be something either you like or you could use as a sweet gift for someone else. Click the “Add to Cart” button.

They won’t send more than $100 worth of materials for free in any given shopping trip, so be sure to go through a few times, until you’re sure you’ve dinged them.

4. Select “Add New Shipping Address,” decide to send it yourself or someone else, and once you’re done picking up to $100, click “Proceed to Checkout.” Some people have been sending items to themselves to sell later on eBay, some have been ordering the more controversial items as conversation pieces or educational props, (as anti-anti-propaganda), but I plan on using mine as gifts, mostly. I’ve found no reports on receiving Focus on the Family junk mail after inputting an address, so I figure it’s fairly safe.

5. The next screen asks you to sign-up for an account and give your information. Fill it out with fictitious information, enter whatever name and address you like. You might want to make up a phone number too and an e-mail account too. After filling out all the required fields, click “Proceed to Checkout” one more time.

6. This will take you to the “Here is Your Cart” page. You may have to re-enter your data again after this part to actually confirm your account. Eventually, you’ll get to the “How Much Would You Like to Donate?” page.

7. Select “Enter other total amount” and enter 0.00 as the amount you would like to pay. (Don’t put in a dollar sign or it will ask you for credit-card information.) Don’t be fooled by the field in the lower-right-hand corner that shows you the suggested donation amounts, simply Proceed to Checkout.

8. The next screen is a guilt screen, to make you feel bad about how little you donated. ignore it. Ignore it utterly. Think of how many people they’re persecuted and had in their “gay kids can be cured” camps. Just proceed to checkout again.

9. Click “Checkout Now.”

10. Finally, pass this information on to all your friends. They’ve got money to back them, we have word of mouth, let’s see if we can win.

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Family owned tattoo studio in Sacramento

2006-08-09T01:11:30Z

Hi all, just giving you a heads up we are now open and taking appointments. Thanks to everyone who came out for the grand opening. It was such a wonderful turnout. Below is some information on our studio, so if you are looking to get a tattoo or know an artist looking for a new home feel free to contact us. Thanks!

Side Show Studios
Custom Tattoo and Fine Art
5635 Freeport Blvd. Suite 6
Sacramento, Ca 95822
916-391-6400
sideshowstudios@yahoo.com

Side Show Studios takes pride in providing high quality custom tattoos and fine art. Our skilled artists are always happy to work with you to create the perfect piece of art just for you.
Our focus on customer service and a clean well lit studio provides our clients with a great atmosphere in which to get their work done. Our staff is always willing to take the time to make you as comfortable as possible.
We also maintain a high standard of cleanliness and sterilization. Our artists follow strict guidelines in regards to protecting the health and wellbeing of every client. If you ever have any questions on how or why we do things, we will be happy to explain everything step by step.
So, if you or one of you friends are thinking about getting a tattoo, stop by and talk to us. We can do any style, any size, anywhere.

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You know that anti gay truck that hangs out near the Capitol and also near Sierra College

2006-07-14T22:35:12Z

Well someone decided to do something about it.

www.newsreview.com/sacramento/Content

However , that does not seem to be enough.

Does anyone want to form a group and hold makeout sessions in front of it ?

Tapan Trivedi
P.S. I am a heterosexual male but I can't tolerate the kind of intolerance that that truck generates !!!

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Please tell me I am not alone in this...

2006-06-29T01:53:22Z

"Our policies should aim to strengthen families, not undermine them," Bush said in a speech. "And changing the definition of marriage would undermine the family structure." - GW Bush

Would someone please explain to me where he gets this idea of family and his definition of marriage? Please...anyone, I want to know. Give me the definition of family and marriage. Seriously.

Dictionary.com defines "family" as:

a.)A fundamental social group in society typically consisting of one or two parents and their children.

b.)Two or more people who share goals and values, have long-term commitments to one another, and reside usually in the same dwelling place.

c.)All the members of a household under one roof.

d.)A group of persons sharing common ancestry. See Usage Note at collective noun.

e.)Lineage, especially distinguished lineage.

f.)A locally independent organized crime unit, as of the Cosa Nostra.

g.)A group of like things; a class.

h.)A group of individuals derived from a common stock: the family of human beings.

Dictionary.com defines "marriage" as:

1.
a.)The legal union of a man and woman as husband and wife.

b.)The state of being married; wedlock.

c.)A common-law marriage.

d.)A union between two persons having the customary but usually not the legal force of marriage: a same-sex marriage.

2. A wedding.
3. A close union: “the most successful marriage of beauty and blood in mainstream comics” (Lloyd Rose).

Would someone kick Bush in the nuts for me please? Even Cheney and Bush's wife aren't agreeing with the amendment. What does that tell you? And oh, by the way. The amendment they want to add to the constitution is only slightly illegal because already in the Constitution it states that all states must uphold contracts formed in other states. Ladies, gentlemen and everything in between...guess what marriage is...? Yeah, that's right. A contract. And I know that every church in my area is going to have signs up about how they should vote for this amendment to pass. Who wants to go sit in front of bayside church with me this sunday and protest?

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2nd Saturday...

2006-05-12T14:36:48Z

So what all is going queer for 2nd Saturday. I want to meet yall!

If you're interested....
Bellydance and fire-play by some of the craziest characters out there. Show up! :-)

Outside of HOT POT Studio
1614 #1 K Street
Sacramento
7pm
FREE! (although please give us tips if you can! We're sooooo broke.)

Here's the Et roster:

UNMATA
Mira Betz
DaVid
Ottoman-Trader's
Verbatim
Zaheea (including a SPECIAL cabaret collab with Amy Sigil and Shawna Rai!!!!)

Questions? Call (916) 308-9753 for more info...

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Looking for friends for R+R

2006-05-10T17:01:03Z

hey so i am sick of trying to find people here. figuring i may have better luck outside the "gay communtiy" but dont really know where to begin.
I am into art and spirituality, social justice activism --especially direct action.
well I am also into hanging out, playing cards, making or listening to music
I recently relocated to the carmichael area so...
if anyone wants to hang out let me know.

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SacBee Trans Article

2006-05-01T20:16:44Z

Transgender person sues, alleging job harassment
By Herbert A. Sample -- Bee San Francisco Bureau

Published 2:15 am PDT Tuesday, April 4, 2006
Story appeared on Page A3 of The Bee

Setting It Straight: On Page A3 Tuesday, a story about a transgender person who is suing her employer, engineering firm Parsons Brinckerhoff, referred to the firm in subsequent references as Parsons. That was intended as shorthand for Parsons Brinckerhoff and was not meant to refer to another engineering company, Parsons Corp.

SAN FRANCISCO - In what may be the first legal action of its kind in California, a Cameron Park transgender person is alleging that co-workers and supervisors harassed her and tried to force her out of her job after she switched genders.

In an interview Monday, Danielle Ryan described the hostile work environment that she claims developed at the South Natomas office of the international engineering firm Parsons Brinckerhoff. A computer technology specialist, Ryan said incidents began 15 months ago, after she announced that she considered herself a woman and would start wearing women's clothing to work.

Ryan, 44, contends that for much of last year, co-workers bumped into her or made derogatory comments. She said she was eventually told by company officials that she could either work three more months and then leave the company, or work part time at a reduced wage.

"It was obvious they were pushing me out the door, while the environment was very hostile," Ryan said. "I would complain, numerous times ... and nothing would ever be done."

Judy Cooper, a New York-based spokeswoman for Parsons, said the firm had not yet been served with legal papers and therefore could not comment.

Ryan's lawsuit is based on a 2003 statute that amended the California Fair Employment and Housing Act to prohibit job discrimination on the basis of gender or perceived gender.

Several lawsuits by transgender people alleging they've been denied new jobs have been filed since the state statute was enacted, said Chris Daly, director of the Transgender Law Center in San Francisco. But Ryan may be the first California plaintiff to have transitioned to another gender while employed at the same job, said Daly, whose group is not involved in Ryan's lawsuit.

Ryan said that for much of her life, she was a male who sensed she really wanted to be a female.

"That's what felt natural," said Ryan, who was flanked by her lawyer, Waukeen McCoy, and her girlfriend. "That's what I gravitated toward."

In 1999, about four years after she began working at Parsons, she began hormonal treatments, she said. In January 2005, she told her supervisor that she would henceforth wear women's clothing to work.

Ryan said that the supervisor then requested she remain home, but asked her to return to work a few days later. Company officials held a staff meeting to inform Ryan's co-workers and provide them guidance on how to avoid harassment, she said.

Nonetheless, Ryan said, the workplace conditions worsened.

"You constantly heard ... epithets," she said. "People would come into the office and see me as a female and (co-workers) would very strongly say, 'he.' "

"There was one employee that asked to see my breasts," Ryan added. "It just gradually got worse. (It was) pretty much a constant harassment, a hostile work environment."

Ryan said the harassment she received was similar to what she saw directed at female employees in prior years. "I would see women get discriminated against constantly," she said.

Eventually, a supervisor told her she could work for only three more months or accept a part-time position with less pay, Ryan said. She said she took the part-time job because she had bills to pay. After she had suffered migraines for months, Ryan's doctor told her last December to take a stress leave.

Meanwhile, she filed a complaint with the state Department of Fair Housing and Employment, which issued her a "right to sue" letter. Last week, after first negotiating with Parsons, Ryan filed suit in Sacramento Superior Court against the company and several employees.

Ryan has not had a sex change operation and said she has not decided if she will. The term "transgender" encompasses different categories, including people who have undergone hormonal treatment and/or surgery to switch genders.

The legal ground for employment discrimination claims by transgender people is increasingly favorable, Daly said. Six other states have laws similar to California's. Recent rulings by federal judges have opened the way to federal lawsuits as well, he added.

A few companies have quietly instituted measures to head off discrimination against transgender persons, but the topic has not been adequately tackled by most employers, Daly said.

About the writer:

* The Bee's Herbert A. Sample can be reached at (510) 382-1978 or hsample@sacbee.com.

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a little sometin sometin in Davis

2006-04-06T19:55:24Z

Friday April 7, 7 pm:
Dave White reads from his book "Exile in Guyville : How a Punk Rock Redneck
Faggot Texan Moved to West Hollywood and Refused to Be Shiny and Happy."
At Avid Reader books, 617 2nd St, Davis, CA.
http://avidreader.booksense.com
http://djmrswhite.livejournal.com/

For some reason this sounds intensely entertaining... I think its the "shiny and happy" reference to hollywood.

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Art, Hair, Fashion - 2nd Saturday Spanish Fly Hair Garage

2006-03-08T01:08:51Z

Come see wonderful metal sculptures by Kristen Hoard
Art by Skinner
Hair by Amythist
and much more
March 11th 6-10pm
Spanish Fly Hair Garage
1727 J st.
Sacramento

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Trans Takeover?

2006-02-25T19:08:19Z

Thought it would be fun to take over a bar (faces or club 21) sometime in the next couple of months and create a trans/genderqueer space. Anyone interested in something like that? Thought i'd be fun for us to start some kind of community here in Sac.

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For Golden Queers

2006-02-22T19:21:46Z

I saw this and thought I'd pass it on:

http://sacramento.newsreview.com/community/classifieds/ViewAd?oid=oid%3A100838&name=groups

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"When They Come for You, What Will You Do?"

2006-02-06T13:12:55Z

Sunday, February 12: 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM
"When They Come for You, What Will You Do?"
An afternoon with the National Coalition for Sexual Freedom
At Sindulgences, in Rancho Cordova (10 miles east of Sacramento)

Six classes in one afternoon—pick the three that interest you most. The presenters are Robin Spector and Jerome "Treasure" Bambrick, of the National Coalition for Sexual Freedom (www.ncsfreedom.org). Each class will be a little over an hour and allow time for questions and answers. There will be 15 minute breaks in-between the classes. Requested contribution: $20 per person. Contact Cat at cat@sindulgences.com for PayPal and PO Box information.

1:00 PM SM Groups & Law Enforcement: Group Issues
It is important that SM-Leather-Fetish groups understand the relationship between the SM community and law enforcement authorities, as well as the numerous legalities that can affect group functions. Once this is accomplished, groups can dispel myths, educate members, and constructively interact with law enforcement as the need arises. This presentation will focus on three aspects: (1) interacting with local law enforcement, (2) avoiding legal trouble, and (3) group considerations.
1:00 PM The Alleged Domestic Violence Call
It is important for SM-Leather-Fetish practitioners to understand law enforcement and the numerous legal issues that can affect us -- specifically the response to an alleged domestic violence call. Once this is accomplished, you can constructively interact with law enforcement officers if the need arises. This presentation will focus on two aspects: (1) constructively dealing with officers, and (2) avoiding legal trouble. This workshop does not deal with the "cycle of abuse" or actual domestic violence; instead it is about consensual SM being misinterpreted as domestic violence by law enforcement.
2:30 PM Zoning for SM & Swing Groups and Businesses
Zoning and permit issues are commonly used by local governments to attack the businesses or parties of SM and swing groups. It is much more difficult for police, prosecutors and courts to prosecute crimes such as indecent exposure, lewd conduct, etc. Therefore zoning and permit violations are used to either move or shut down SM or swing activities because these administrative issues appear to be unambiguous and nondiscriminatory. It is important for our communities to have an understanding of these administrative issues in order to safely organize and maintain SM, fetish, and swing events. Zoning and permits vary greatly depending on jurisdiction, so this discussion identifies and addresses the common issues in an overview fashion and suggests how to address the particulars.
2:30 PM Traveling With Toys
While there have always been security issues involved in travel, the current political climate, as well as new legislation, has changed the procedures used to achieve security, as well as changing the allowable items to be carried with the traveler. Security measures have been heightened as never before -- to the point of creating a legal risk to individuals who practice alternative sexual expression for traveling with items that are commonplace for us. This presentation will address these issues and provide tips for traveling with toys.
4:00 PM Protecting Yourself Legally
Members of the SM/leather/fetish communities have always had some level of concern regarding the issues of privacy, discretion, and personal security. The Radical Right, employers, ex-partners, and others may pose threats to these concepts. Many times their motivation comes from ignorance, but new motivations like custody of children, and revenge are also becoming commonplace. This presentation provides tips for protecting yourself legally for various circumstances.
4:00 PM Life & Death Issues for the Alternative Community
This presentation assists those who practice alternative sexual expression in understanding more about the legal issues involving their relationships. People who are involved in dedicated relationships outside of the traditional "heterosexual-marriage-with-children" often acquire property and incur liabilities together. Yet many fail to realize that these relationships will eventually end; either from separation, or as a result of death or disability. This presentation addresses some of the issues and problems that might be encountered, and gives guidance on how to prepare for them.

For details about other events at Sindulgences, please join Sacramento Power Exchange at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sacramento_powerexchange/ to see our 2006 calendar of events.

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Sacto premiere of Rilke film, 2/12

2006-02-05T02:03:35Z

Fools Foundation presents the Sacramento premiere of
"THE GREATER CIRCULATION" (2005; 93 min., USA) a film by Antero Alli

a cinematic treatment of poet Rainer Maria Rilke's epic lament
"Requiem For a Friend" (as translated by Stephen Mitchell).

SUNDAY FEB.12th, at 8pm
FOOLS FOUNDATION
1025 19th St (between J & K, in the alley), Sacto
Admission: $6. at the door. Filmmaker in person.

"...a deep, provocative and often disturbing drama which poses questions
of love, art, mortality and grief with the grace and majesty of Rilke’s work as
a vehicle for expressing the mix of emotions in losing a loved one...astonishing"
Phil Hall, filmthreat.com (5 stars out of five)

for entire review, visit:
http://www.filmthreat.com/index.php?section=reviews&Id=8150

The Venue: http://www.foolsfoundation.org
Movie site: htp://www.verticalpool.com/tgc.html
Film clip: http://fractalvideo.com/HTML/TGCFV.html

SYNOPSIS
Tethered to the netherworld of ghosts, muses, and dreams, a poet transforms
his lament over the tragic death and loss of his friend and fellow artist into an
epic work of literature. In 1908 Rainer Maria Rilke wrote his "Requiem For a Friend"
over two dream-filled nights at the Hotel Biron in Paris. A hundred years later an
experimental theatre group in Berkeley California prepares to stage his “Requiem”
as an avante garde performance ritual. Time dissolves as impressions of the
contemporary era begin haunting Rilke's night dreams and consequently,
inspiring the creative processes of writing his tribute to artist Paula Becker, who
unexpectedly died eighteen days after birthing her first child. Part bio-pic and
narrative fiction, “The Greater Circulation” is a cinematic treatment of Rilke’s
powerful prose addressing the central drama of all women who feel torn
between sacrificing their lives to their Art or to Motherhood.

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Queers and Friends BDSM party in Sacramento

2006-01-31T11:18:29Z

Saturday, February 4: 8:00 PM – 2:00 AM (doors close at 10:00 PM)
Queers and Friends BDSM Party, hosted by Cindy, at Sindulgences, in Sacramento

This party is for gays, lesbians, bisexuals, transgendered and transvestites. If you love the energy of a truly pansexual play party, this is the party for you. This is both a social and a play party. Snacks provided. Requested contribution: $20 per person. Contact Cat at cat@sindulgences.com for PayPal and PO Box information.

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Free Passes

2006-01-26T01:03:13Z

...I have a few free Passes left to give away to the SN&R Lounge and I'd like to see a greater rainbow representation on there. Just let me know if you want one, or know someone who does.

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Roll Call and Introductions

2006-01-18T21:16:54Z

Is anyone on this tribe? If you are, I want to hear about it!

My name is Luna Taylor. My companion Carrie and I moved out here from Austin about 4 years ago now, I guess. We miss a lot about Texas (like the food, music, etc.) but love that it is really normal to be queer out here. Thank goodness for California.

Anyway, I work for the News & Review and am also the marketing director (and a founding member) for the dance troupe UNMATA (very rainbow oriented). We are definitely trying to grow our queer connections, so I hope you'll check us out sometime (www.unmata.com or http://unmata.tribe.net). It's not your grandpa's bellydance...

So what is going on out there? I want to know!

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trans/queer party tonight in sac

2005-12-25T02:58:32Z

607-9691 for more info

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celebrate the solstice with funky queers

2005-12-07T01:06:54Z

interested in expressing your feelings about the seasons passing and intentions for those to come?
we're having a gathering on the solstice where you are welcome. more infor available.

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Art Sale and Fire Performance next weekend

2005-11-25T18:19:41Z

Please come out next weekend to support some local artists and see the wonderful Fire Performance Art of Obsedian Butterfly

Thur Dec 1st 5:30-9 Opening Reception with Fire Performance
Fri. Dec 2nd 11-7
Sat. Dec 3rd 11-7
Sun. Dec 4th 11-5

Holiday Art Sale
50 items for under $50
Laurie Lee - Fused Glass
Kristen Hoard - Metal Art
Erinanus Griffin - Jewelry, gift baskets
Kaycee Leonard - Purses
and much more

Stellar Studios
202 23rd St.
23rd and "C" st
Sacramento, CA
441-1907

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Queer Radio

2005-10-20T21:58:52Z

Hi All,

My grrlie has a queer radio show on the davis college radio station and she also posts local events listings, so if ya want that kind of thing, come and get it. I think she's totally fuckin' fabu at it, but that's me all over.

90.3 fm in the davis/sac area (also streaming online at kdvs.org)
8:30-9:30 am wednesday mornings

http://tribes.tribe.net/kdvsfringe

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Response to the veto . . .

2005-09-30T20:38:17Z

Tommorow friday sept. 30th
Sacramento and Yolo: Meet at the State Capitol at 11th and L Street at 5:30 p.m. Contact Kinna Patel at (916) 284-3680 or email sacramento@marriageequalityca.org.

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Hi

2005-09-20T01:27:22Z

Anyone live up near Red Bluff/Redding??

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Sac State Students?

2005-09-12T06:26:28Z

Any Sac State students out there?

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Bay Area gal that will be working in Roseville soon

2005-09-08T21:53:22Z

Hiya everyone..

I plan to start working in Roseville this upcoming week--probably try to find a place to live/stay during the week....

I'd like to start meeting more folks out in the Sacramento area....and find out where all of the girls go..

Carrie

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Rainbow Festival: SAC

2005-09-01T18:35:45Z

Rainbow Festival 2005 in Sacramento

3 Days of Pride

Events to take place from Friday, September 2nd, 2005 to Sunday, September 4th, 2005.

The annual Rainbow Festival Street Fair will take place on Sunday 09/04/05 at 20th & k streets in midtown Sacramento from 10am-6pm.

For full event details visit the Rainbow Festival 2005 web site at http://www.rainbowfestival.com/2005/events.htm

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Wanna meet up?

2005-08-10T22:22:35Z

Okay... mid-summer in davis. I'm bored out of my friggin skull because all my friends are in different states getting laid or having a good time. What better time than to get out and meet people? I mean, tribe is fun and all, but its more fun when you actually meet people...and stuff.

Anyway: Open invitation to events later this month:

Sat Aug 20th we are going to the Crest for the midnight showing of El tigre diablo and the curse of the golden skull. should be very campy and entertaining.

Thursday Aug 25 we is going to club 21 for their goth/industrial night. there is supposed to be a band at midnight...

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Join Team Lambda! Sac VAlley AIDS WALK/RUN

2005-08-07T00:51:34Z

Join our team, I have been nominated as Team Captain this year and we want to be bigger, change sac and rock the house!

contact me at: mary@lambdasac.org - 916-447-2052

or love7476@lycos.com

We have our first team meeting in a few weeks. Stop by the Lambda Center for more info on: L and 20th streets across from the Mercantile Saloon (to the right of it)

5th Annual Sacramento Valley Aids Walk/Run
September 10, 2005

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open book

2005-08-01T00:42:30Z

the thread about bookstores brought to mind the passing of the Open Book. It was one of the places a fearfully,freshly acknowledged 16 year old lesbian found people and books which made her feel not so alone. I found my first lesbian friend there. I bought my rainbow stuff there. I was ecstatic to find fiction about women who had the hots for each other, non fiction struggles of coming out, magazine images of same sex couples....

9 years later, I more comfortably identify as a queer WOC..not so invested in rainbow beads or Sarah Schulman books...but definately sad and nostalgic to see a place like The Open Book closed up and for sale.

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trash film orgy this weekend

2005-07-28T22:52:08Z

the crest is having their last trash film orgy this weekend. its 'from trash till dawn' and a gaggle of us are going...anyone care to join us?

msg me if interested...

-a

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Any cool video / book stores in Sac?

2005-07-28T16:27:43Z

This isn't spam, I swear!
I havn't lived in Sacramento for like, 17 years or so. A friend of mine made the big time in a very small way with his animated seried The Oblongs. It's just been released on DVD. He's coming to our little store in Coloma for a book signing. He wants to set up some in-store appearances in Sacramento, but, I don't know the video or bookstores in Sac. anymore. Any suggestions?

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Bush manages to outrage minorities. Again.

2005-06-23T07:24:44Z

Apparently The Supreme Wide-brimmed Asshat (AKA Bush) now thinks that his administration is outside the bounds of the US Constitution.

http://www.gay.com/help/personals_adult.html

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Food for thought.

2005-06-21T10:31:33Z

Food for thought. Ideas/thoughts/opinions of the following article?

http://www.lifeaftertheoilcrash.net

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A Constitutional Ammendment to eliminate legal recognition of religious marriage.

2005-05-18T03:32:18Z

If you are of the belief that the churches should NOT be allowed to dictate who can and can't get married, then this is the bill to pass. This bill would effectively eliminate marriage as a legal institution, and bind EVERYONE to the concept of civil union. People would still be able to marry in accordance with the mandates of their individual church. The only difference is that it would not impact their legal rights unless they also obtained a civil union through the government. That would open up individual churches to be able to marry whom ever they choose, and not be legally forced into the marriage of couples they believe would go against their religion. Also, it would free up the churches who WANT to marry same-sex couples to be able to do so. This is a bill that I think would be good for everyone involved, even though the religious right might not be too happy about losing their control over governmentally recognized unions, freedom would be maintained for EVERYONE.

Here is the link to the petition. Please check it out and sign it if this is in agreement with your own beliefs:
http://www.petitiononline.com/putnam/petition.html

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Call for radical queer writing

2005-05-14T09:04:37Z

Call for radical queer writing
Message: Passing word along from one of the boyz...

Tsisdu, your mysterious Boyz of Color Moderator.

***

Message:
Please post widely.

We are preparing to launch a print version of Free
Voices called Free Voices, pZine of the People.
What better way to initiate this publication than
distributing radical queer writing during Pride
festivals throughout North America? Here is your
chance. Send essays, news items, fiction, or film
and book reviews (a review of Larry Kramer's new
book would be great) on any subject relating to the
radical aspects of being queer.

The deadline for this issue is June 3. Email your
submission to freevoices@lycos.com with the
subject line "queer submission" followed by the
date. Include your name as you would like it to
appear, your city of residence, email address if
you would like it posted, any group affiliations, and
whether you would like copyright or creative
commons license.

Free Voices, pZine of the People will be distributed
for free to infoshops, bookstores, and individuals.
To subscribe please email with the subject
line "pzine subscription" including the name and
address of the recipient as well as the number of
copies requested. If you would like a larger
number of copies for distribution at your local
parade or festival (more than 25), it would be
helpful if you could help us with printing costs by
making a donation. Printing is about twenty cents
per copy. You can make donations on this page,
http://www.free-voices.org/Donations.html If you
make a donation, please notify us with your
request for additional copies. If you have difficulty
making a donation online or are unable to utilize
this option, please let us know. Requests for
Pride distributions should be received by May 30.

peace love victory,
Brandon Batzloff
Editor, Free Voices
www.free-voices.org

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Work work work...

2005-05-05T00:50:04Z

Dang, this is the second time in a week that I've had to ask for help... =P *sigh*

Well, I just found out that I no longer have a job to return to in the morning. I was temping for a temp-to-hire position, which, apparently, has just been canceled. So now I need to find replacement work, and fast... If anyone knows of any openings in the Sacramento area (preferrably Roseville side of Sac), PLEASE let me know... All my experience is in call center/customer service and admin assistant... I REALLY want to get into some other field, so if anyone knows of any entry level positions doing other things as well, that would also be MUCHLY appreciated. Or if anyone can suggest some low to no cost training programs, that would also be very helpful...

Thanks all!

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Computer tech help needed... =X

2005-04-30T22:27:48Z

Topic: Windows XP Permission Configuration

Issue: In trying to get rid of a virus not detected by Norton Internet Security 2005, I ended up changing the permissions on my computer for "Users" to deny. Apparently, I was following bad instructions... After changing that setting, I no longer had access to the "msconfig" run feature, or the "regedit" run feature. Also, the "explorer.exe" process does not load up anymore, I am unable to see ANY files in my Windows folder, no icons appear on my deskto, and my start menu bar is not there... The only way I can access ANY of my files is through the browse feature of the "New Task" item under the file menu in Task Manager...

What I need to know: Is there ANY way at all that I can change the permission settings for "Users" in Windows XP without having any access to the "msconfig" run command, and without having a desktop or start menu? If there is no way to change that, then will using the Fix OS feature on the Windows XP OS software disk fix the issue?

Please help! I would REALLY appreciate any tips provided.

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gender workshop in davis

2005-04-30T06:56:22Z

we are doing a gender workshop for whole earth festival, may 6th 5:30 pm in the experiential space. it should be fun and informative. (@ uc davis)

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Sacramento Pride

2005-04-02T09:08:43Z

Hey all ~

Is anyone around here hooked up with Pride, ie: has anything to do with scheduling entertainment, what's going to be going on, etc? I'm just curious, since the website doesn't really have any info yet. I'm wondering what kinds of entertainment and stuff they'll be looking for... (I can think of some local artists -- hint, hint, Tina! -- who'd be fun to watch perform there...)

~ Cat

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Intersex Activist to Speak in Davis

2005-04-01T03:23:07Z

Hi All,

Thea Hillman is a renouned intersex activist and will be on campus
later
this month. Mark your calendars!!!

-L

Below is a program on Intersex offered through the LGBT Resource Center
as part of the annual Intersex Awareness Week (April 25 - 29th).
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April 25th, 12Noon-2pm, Garrison Room MU
"Building Community for Intersex people and our Allies"

Thea Hillman shares her knowledge and insights through her poetry and informational presentation. Thea will facilitate a dialogue on building community for Intersex people and how non-intersex people can be better Allies .

Thea Hillman is author of Depending on the Light, 2001, and the
upcoming, For Lack of a Better Word, April 2006

www.theahillman.com <http://www.theahillman.com/>

for more infos contact the LGBT Resource Center.

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Davis community speaker's bureau

2005-03-08T16:35:27Z

Hi, you all!? Please help us spread the word!

The Speakers Bureau is training new speakers! The next training for the SB begins on :

Wednesdays - April 13 and 20 5pm - 8pm

We welcome members of the LGBTI community and our allies to join the Speakers Bureau and help the campus become more informed about our lives, our need for equal rights, and the issues that impact us daily. Being on the Speakers Bureau is an empowering experience for panelists and is a great way of contributing to the strength and pride of our community.

Those who are interested must attend both training nights and must register in advance. After the training, the speakers then are ready to conduct panel presentations to classes, residence halls, and other campus organizations and departments. Our purpose is to increase the campus'
awareness and education about lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and transgender and intersex individuals.

No previous experience is necessary. At the training you will receive a manual and all the information you need to be prepared to present on a panel.? Please bring paper/pencil/pen to take notes; refreshments will be provided.

To register for the training or for more information, contact the trainers, Catrina Wagner at clwagner@ucdavis.edu or Laurie Stillman at lestillman@ucdavis.edu.

Don't miss this opportunity - be an active contributor to creating a safe and inclusive community for all of us.

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CALIFORNIA MARRIAGE RALLIES

2005-02-08T21:26:11Z

MECAMail!© Marriage Equality California,
a project of Equality California Institute
www.marriageequalityca.org and www.eqca.org
==================================================
"Marriage, Anything Less Is Less Than Equal"
==================================================

Friends,

PLEASE read this message! On Valentine's Day, the Campaign for
California Families is waging an attack on our community. The message below
is what is being sent to their extensive email lists:
___________________________________________________________
CALIFORNIA MARRIAGE RALLIES
Feb. 14 in Sacramento

Stand up for the sacred institution of marriage for a man and a woman
with other Californians. Join hundreds of other pro-family citizens at
rallies to protect marriage, Saturday, Feb. 5 in Madera and on
Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, at the State Capitol in Sacramento.

Come to support protecting marriage in the California State
Constitution and to oppose AB 19, the "homosexual marriage licenses" bill
introduced by the Democrats in the California State Legislature.

Bring positive signs saying:

Marriage is for a man and a woman
Protect the vote of the people
Respect my vote for marriage
1 man + 1 woman = marriage
Protect natural marriage
Respect Proposition 22, the people's vote
__________________________________________________________

We MUST counter this attack on our community! These hate-filled people
have chosen to use Valentine's Day, a day of celebration of love, to
claim that our love is not as meaningful or important as theirs. YOU CAN
DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT!

Come to the marriage license board (8th and F street) at noon on
Valentine's Day to celebrate the one year anniversary of marriages in San
Francisco and to show the hateful groups that they will not win this
fight! With this new information about their rally, please join us in our
event and BRING FRIENDS, FAMILY, CHILDREN--we want lots of people there!

Thank you for standing with me in this fight...we can make a difference
together.

In marriage,
Kinna

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LGBTIA statewide conference in Davis

2005-01-25T18:52:17Z

Putting the Puzzle Together: Connecting Communities & Identities

@ the UC Davis Campus

http://www.uclgbtia.org/conference2005/

Conference Mission

The mission of the Western Regional Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Allies (LGBTQIA) College Conference is to empower students, staff, and faculty to create campus environments that welcome and value LGBTQIA people. The conference will include speakers, workshops, and entertainment that address issues from colleges and universities in the western region. We strive to examine our practices and planning through a social justice lens. We are committed to creating a conference that addresses issues of homophobia, heterosexism, transphobia, biphobia, gender oppression, racism, sexism, ableism, classism, religious oppression, and all other forms of oppression.

Plus I live here, and if you want to come, we can probably find you some crash space.

-Lady A

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Red Tent Event at Luna's

2005-01-12T23:07:02Z

I just wanted to invite everyone to come out to Luna's Cafe this weekend to celebrate a supportive community of women and dance featuring UNMATA (with special guest KAMI LIDDLE) and RED TENT Belly Dance.

Details:

THIS Saturday, January 15th, 2005

@ Luna's Cafe
1414 16th Street
Sacramento, CA

8:30 to 11pm
$7 cover
seating is limited

For more info, please contact:
Amy @ Red Tent Holistic Fitness for Women
(916) 947-8365

or visit
www.unmata.com

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New Kabbalah Group in Sacramento

2004-12-01T00:18:23Z

There is a new student Kabbalah Group. We are seeking new members to join. For more information visit www.kabbalahsacramento.com

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Lez Friendly Lodging?

2004-11-24T15:56:16Z

My girl and I would like to go to the coast for Thanksgiving, possibly to Point Reyes, and I was wondering if anyone has any lodging suggestions?

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Lez Friendly Lodging?

2004-11-23T22:54:43Z

My girl and I would like to go to the coast for Thanksgiving, possibly to Point Reyes, and I was wondering if anyone has any lodging suggestions?

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Davis Dykes Happy Hour

2004-11-16T20:35:48Z

From Holly, who goes almost every week:

So far, we're a small but dedicated bunch who would be even happier if more people joined in the fun. See you there! :)

Thursday Nov. 4th, 5pm
Sophia's Bar and Grill
129 E Street
Davis, CA 95616.

(this is a weekly event, but the location changes...)

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READ THIS IMMEDIATELY AND ACT NOW

2004-11-08T04:00:39Z

READ THIS *IMMEDIATELY* AND ACT *NOW*

www.house.gov/judiciary_d...rats/gaoinvestvote2004ltr11504.pdf

Okay, THIS is a sign that we need to act NOW to keep the pressure up while the 108th Congress is still in session!!! People, IMMEDIATELY contact both your Democratic House Representatives AND Democratic Senators. Do NOT delay!!! We might even have a SLIGHT chance of getting them to stand up this time in the Senate and actually sign the necessary paperwork to refuse certifying the election results and launching an investigation of massive voter fraud by Bush & Co. to rig the election and steal it from the rightful winner. We CANNOT pass up this opportunity!

Also, IMMEDIATELY contact your local media outlets (especially any and all indy newspapers and websites) with this information! We may not succeed, but we need to try anyway.

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rocky horror picture show in davis for halloween

2004-10-29T03:01:18Z

The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Performed by Further Indignities @ UC Davis
Saturday October 30, 2004 11:45 pm - 1:45 am
UC Davis Campus Cinema - in the Chem 194 building
The University of California, Davis
One Shields Avenue,
Davis, CA 95616

Let's do the time warp again!
The magnificent cast that performed Rocky Horror at
Yuba-Sutter Pride Day does it again! $3 admission. Rated R.
http://www.furtherindignities.org/Home/

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Bo Jangles

2004-10-28T19:40:37Z

anyone used to go to the old bo jangles off of folsom? late 90s?

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Davis Dykes Movie Night

2004-10-28T19:35:09Z

Movie night for dykes in davis:

When: Sunday 8/15 @ 6'ish
Where: 2815 Bellows st. (in Wildhorse)
756-5667

Popcorn and beverages will be supplied.
Bring anything else you want, or nothing at all. Just come to have a good time.

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Lambda Law Education

2004-10-27T23:05:47Z

Sessions held at the Lambda Center (20th and L Streets), Thursdays 6-9pm.

October 28 Voting/Election Education
Taking a deeper look at the issues and candidates in November's local and national election. We will discuss how the parties platforms and the proposed ballot initiatives will effect LGBT issues. Q&A.

November 4 Employment & Housing Discrimination
Practical approach to evaluating employment and housing discrimination situations. Overview of cases and legislation that protect LGBT tenants and workers. Find out that you probably have more protection than you think. You must know your rights to assert them! Q&A.

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BLooD MooN ReGaLe

2004-10-25T04:50:47Z

Come on out! WORLD Studio is Lesbian owned (yay for us!)

Hi Everyone....

Just wanted to remind you that this coming weekend is WORLD Studio's 4th annual BLOOD MOON REGALE.

It's only $10
Please support your local arts!

Come out to the Colonial Theater on Saturday for a killer bellydance fusion show starring:

AMY SIGIL and UNMATA
Domba! (coming out from Tempe, AZ)
Kami Liddle (coming out from Reno, NV)
Sacred Ground Tribal
Shawna of Natya Hara
Lotus (coming out from San Leandro)
Neroli Dance Fusion
Adriane

For more info go to www.unmata.com

http://sacramento.tribe.net/event/6dfec9d3-2891-48eb-ae68-449ad215cf45?tribeid=46d57be5-0a11-49cd-8bc1-772d1b9ec294&nextpage=http%3A%2F%2Fsacramento.tribe.net%2Ftribe%2F46d57be5-0a11-49cd-8bc1-772d1b9ec294%3Fr%3D10653&r=10653

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Pits in Need

2004-09-07T16:28:31Z

Hi All,

I am reaching out in every direction possible on this one. And maybe you can't help, but know someone who can, I am just hoping to reach someone who can save the lveis of these dogs.

I was out walking my dog a few nights ago when two stray pit bulls came up to us. They are very friendly, so I took them home to figure out what to do with them. Unfortunately, my dog is very small and only has three legs, so she could not hold her own with them, therefore, I could not keep them until i found a home for them.

They are a VERY VERY VERY friendly pair of male pit bulls. Cropped Ears, but their tails are not docked, they have full wagging tails - and they wag them often and profusely! VERY VERY friendly. The smaller dog is a golden brown with a white chest and white paw tips. The larger dog is a black and brown brindle with white around the nose and on the paw tips. These dogs are VERY FRIENDLY! They stayed together and obviously get along very well. Found in Natomas, off San Juan and Bridgeford.

As of Thursday, August 26, 2004, they were taken to the Sacramento City Shelter. They have 5 days there unless claimed or adopted before they will be put to sleep. Even if these are not your dogs, but you are interested in adopting a very friendly Pit Bull, please contact the Sacramento City Shelter about these guys picked up on Rio Loma Way.
I have pictures of them online, you can see them here: http://photobucket.com/albums/v209/drchickon/2%20Pits%20Bulls/

Please save these guys!!!!
Sac City Shelter:
City of Sacramento Animal Care & Control Center
2127 Front Street
Sacramento, California 95818
(916) 264-PETS (7387)

Thanks!
Stephanie

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Sac Marriage Equality California Rally-Aug 12

2004-08-14T17:13:20Z

Marriage Equality California is planning to have demostrations throughout the state on Thursday, August 12, 2004, the day the California Supreme Court renders its decision regarding the authority of Mayor Newsom to issue marriage licenses to same sex couples. The information follows.

STAND BY FOR ACTION!

Marriage Equality California (MECA) of Sacramento and Equality California (EQCA) invite you to join us on Thursday, August 12, 2004, the day that the California Supreme Court rules on whether Mayor Newsom had the authority to issue marriage licenses to same sex couples.

We plan to meet on Thursday, August 12, at the Lambda Center (20th and L) at 7pm. We will rally with speakers and hold a candlelight vigil as we walk to the Supreme Court Building downtown (9th and Capitol Mall).

Regardless of the court‚s ruling, we will be gathering to support Mayor Newsom\'s decision to issue marriage licenses and get re-engaged in the fight for full access and recognition of same-sex civil marriages.

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ITS AN EVENT!!!

2004-06-21T05:43:48Z

SUNDAY JUNE 20TH
The Rage and The Asylum Present...

WANTED!!!
The Return of the VaudeVillains
with performances by....
Mother Joseph, Frenchie Kiss, Baby Fuckles, Dexatrim Sundae, Deleta Kittyporn, Saki Schottz, and Unleasha

Doors open at 9:30 and the show begins at MIDNIGHT
$4 for over 21 and $6 for under

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phone poll

2004-06-19T02:31:29Z

My sister just sent me this via email and I thougth it was pretty great. I called in already, maybe some of you want to voice your opinion too! (one way or another)

Governor Schwarzenegger has a phone poll for the electorate.

Call (916) 445-2841

On the phone tree, Press #2 for "Voice your opinion."

Press #1 for Same Sex Marriage. (Gender Neutral)

Press #1 to support gay marriage in California

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Aids Lifecycle

2004-06-16T04:20:59Z

Just got back...it rocked. My friend and I were roadies and we got in free at faces the night before.

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ARE YOU PLANNING ON GETTING A NEW TATTOO??

2004-05-30T09:21:57Z

If anyone has any plans to get a new tattoo or body piercing I just found a great shop. Go to Modern Body on 2017 I street, between 20th and 21st. They have 4 artist that specialize in original designs not flash. They will do flash but you need to be able to bring it in yourself. Each artist sets thier own price and appointments are recommended (916) 930-0689.

The people are real friendly and the artists are excellent. I was amazed by some of the work that was in thier books. I highly recommend this shop. If you go in let them know that Mother Joseph sent you.

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SWEEEEEET

2004-05-30T03:44:43Z

I just formed an SF Aids Walk team...come on and join...i promise cool t-shirts and a booth with juice, drinks and fun...if we get 20 more folks....

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