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Will this new queer space change lesbian nightlife in Los Angeles?
August 5, 2021
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A portrait of Grace Baldridge, who records under the name Semler. (Photo by Bia Jurema/Courtesy of Grace Baldridge)
This Queer Christian Musician Is Raising Holy Hell | March 30, 2021
A musician who records and releases songs under the name Semler, Baldridge's acoustic folk songs often mine the rocky territory where personal faith and organized religion overlap, questioning mission trips and wealthy pastors.
Deysi Serrano, Luis Octavio and Donaji Esparza pose inside Noa Noa Place. (Chava Sanchez/LAist)
How Noa Noa Place Turned A Boyle Heights Sports Bar Into A Queer Latinx Hub — In The Middle Of A Pandemic | December 29, 2020
If you think opening a bar at the peak of a pandemic sounds like a terrible idea, you're not alone. Yet the owners of Noa Noa Place, the newest queer space in Boyle Heights, did just that — and the venture isn't merely scraping by, it's thriving.
Signs outside the Los Feliz Branch Library explain that the library is closed to prevent the spread of COVID-19. (Matt Tinoco/LAist)
Understanding 'Stay-At-Home' When It's Not In Your Language | March 27, 2020
Many people scrambled last week to figure out if they could even leave their homes after getting "stay at home" orders from state and local officials. But for those who don't speak English, making sure you have the correct information has been even harder.
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Caitlyn Jenner announced her bid for California governor in a likely recall election against Gavin Newsom. (Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Flickr)
‘I’m in!’: Caitlyn Jenner announces bid for CA governor against Newsom in likely recall election | April 23, 2021
Jenner’s historic announcement comes on the heels of numerous anti-trans bills moving across the country.
Experts say California’s rejection of Proposition 18 highlights resistance toward younger voices in the voting process | November 12, 2020
Members of the USC community reflect on the proposition that would have legalized the right to vote for 17-year-olds.
Students call on USC Lusk member to stop evictions in Chinatown | October 7, 2020
Jerome Fink is the co-founder of VF Developments, which attempted to evict its residents in February.
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Racism and rebuke: An email reveals ‘all lives matter’ faculty | June 15, 2020
PCC found a moment of unity in the midst of troubling times when college leadership unanimously passed the resolution denouncing the killing of unarmed Black individuals, but responses to an internal email quickly drew outrage at two professors for their views, according to a partial thread obtained by the Courier.
Open Air Outreach preacher Jesse Morrell at Pasadena City College in 2019. (Caitlin Hernandez/Courier)
Preacher’s bigoted rants ignite student anger | November 13, 2019
Christian evangelist missionaries caused a loud distraction while sharing their controversial views on topics, including the LGBTQ+ community, rape prevention and women’s attire, at PCC on Thursday afternoon.
A student walks in front of the Student Services Center. (James Membreno/Courier)
Student Services revises accounting practices after misuse of public funds | November 6, 2019
PCC’s Student Services division is reinforcing policy after an internal audit identified misuse of public funds under the guidance of Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistant Team (FCMAT) financial policies, a California organization involved in public education funding, according to the Associated Student’s (AS) board meeting on Oct. 23.