“California Supreme Court welcomes 1st queer woman” – The Bay Area Reporter
“From humble beginnings growing up in a Denver public housing development reared by her grandmother with limited means, Alameda County Superior Court Judge Kelli Evans is now making history as the first queer woman of color to serve on the Golden State’s highest court. ”

“New LGBTQ laws take effect January 1” – The Bay Area Reporter
“Due to the adoption of Senate Bill 107, authored by gay state Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), starting next week it will be California policy to reject any out-of-state court judgments removing trans kids from their parents’ custody because they allowed them to receive gender-affirming health care.”

“One of the most decorated gay athletes of all time passed away Christmas Eve” – Out Sports
“Kathy Whitworth won more single-tour professional golf tournaments than any other man or woman in history.”

Kathy Whitworth remained active in golf past her retirement from playing.
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