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| | Idaho Senate Republicans squash bill banning trans medical care
After a national outcry, Idaho Senate Republicans have killed a bill that would have criminalized a parent's decision to allow their transgender child to receive gender-affirming medical treatment, The Hill reported. In a statement, the Republicans ... | |
| | Trans-rights activist still missing after car found in Evanston lot
The car belonging to Elise Malary, a prominent transgender-rights and anti-racism activist, was located March 14 at a municipal parking lot two blocks from Malary’s apartment, according to CBS 2 Chicago. ... | |
| | Texas court blocks state from investigating families of transgender youth
-- From a press release
AUSTIN, Texas The Travis County District Court issued an injunction today blocking the State of Texas from implementing a new directive that targeted trans youth. The directive ordered the Department of Family and Protective Services ... | |
| | Jussie Smollett receives sentence for reporting fake hate crime; Kim Foxx responds [UPDATE]
More than three years after reporting a homophobic and racist hate crime against himself that a jury ruled he faked, Cook County Court Judge James Linn sentenced embattled actor Jussie Smollett to ... | |
| | CMSA embezzlement investigation resolved; settlement reached
The Chicago Metropolitan Sports Association (CMSA), an LGBTQ+ sports organization, has resolved an investigation in which former treasurer Michael O. Rice II allegedly took thousands of dollars from the group. In a letter to its board ... | |
| | Florida Senate passes 'Stop WOKE Act,' bill heads to DeSantis' desk for signature or veto
-- From a press release
Washington, D.C. Today, the Florida Senate passed the "Stop WOKE Act" (House Bill 7), and the bill now heads to Governor Ron DeSantis' desk for his signature or veto. If enacted, the bill would limit ... | |
| | HRC refuses Disney donation in light of 'Don't Say Gay' inaction
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) said March 9 that it plans to refuse the donation Disney CEO Bob Chapek pledged to the organization until meaningful action is taken to ensure laws like Florida's "Don't Say Gay" ... |
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| | Celebrities voice support for LGBTQ+ students at religious schools
-- From a press release
Alan Cumming, Dominique Jackson, Michael Urie, and Margaret Cho are among the celebrities shining a light on how taxpayer dollars are being used to fund LGBTQ+ discrimination at faith-based schools and colleges. In a new PSA, ... | |
| | Nobody's Darling named James Beard Award finalist
A month after being named a Chicago-area semifinalist for the 2022 James Beard Foundation Awards, the Black- and queer-owned spot Nobody's Darling has been named a finalist for Outstanding Bar Program. Nobody's Darling will compete against ... | |
| | Former Chicago musician Homer Marrs releases new music
Discovered nationwide for his live performance of "The Facebook Song" on Jimmy Kimmel Live in support of the first National UnFriend Day, Los Angeles-based LGBTQ indie-rock musician Homer Marrs has released new music. Marrs, who formerly ... | |
| | 'End the Epidemics' calls for $105M to fight HIV, STI, viral hepatitis, overdoses in CA
-- From an Equality California press release
SACRAMENTO Today, End the Epidemics, a statewide coalition of more than 150 community organizations, called on Governor Newsom and the California Legislature to allocate $105 million in the state budget to address alarming increases in ... | |
| | Chicago Red Stars announce 2022 regular season schedule
-- From a press release
CHICAGO (March 16, 2022) The Chicago Red Stars today announced the club's National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) regular season schedule featuring 11 home matches, including, for the first time in club ... | |
| | Life Is Work announces performer lineup for the Chicago Trans Visibility Pageant 2022-2023
-- From a press release
Life Is Work has announced its performer lineup for the Chicago Trans Visibility Pageant 2022-2023. The March 31 event will highlight the talent, accomplishments and vitality of the LGBT+ community at a time when it is ... | |
| | Bon Foster Civil Rights Celebration co-chairs named
Former Illinois state Sen. Heather Steans, Feeding America's Daniel Nisbet, Steans Family Foundation's Leo Smith and communications principal Terrence Chappell will be the co-chairs of the 2022 Bon Foster Civil Rights Celebration. The Lambda Legal ... | |
| | PASSAGES Mogul Marilyn Miglin, wife of Andrew Cunanan murder victim, dies at 83
Marilyn Miglin the Chicago beauty mogul who rose to fame as a saleswoman on the Home Shopping Network and was thrust into the national limelight again in 1997 when her husband, business tycoon/philanthropist Lee Miglin, ... | |
| | Mayor Lightfoot reflects on two years of the COVID pandemic
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot joined Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) Commissioner Allison Arwady, M.D., ahead of the two-year anniversary of the first COVID-19 death in Chicago and the outbreak taking hold here. They honored those ... | |
| | VIEWS Queer kids are under attack and we must speak out
LGBTQ+ kids are under attack. Last week, legislation was passed in Florida that restricts elementary school teachers from addressing gender and sexuality in the classroom. But cisgender and heterosexual identities ... | |
| | Transgender Alabama residents take case to federal appeals court
For the first time, a federal appeals court heard arguments in a case involving accurate gender markers on IDs for transgender people, according to the ACLU. In 2021, a federal appeals court ruled it was unconstitutional ... | |
| | Blackhawks lose to Bruins, make deal for Vlasic
On March 15, the Chicago Blackhawks (22-30-9) lost to the Boston Bruins (37-18-5) 2-1, in overtime, at the United Center. It was the Blackhawks' ninth overtime loss this season, WGN-TV noted. Brandon Hagel pushed his point ... | |
| | Sixteen more states off Chicago's COVID travel advisory
The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) removed 16 states from its weekly COVID-19 travel advisory on March 15. Those states included Arizona, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi ... | |
| | Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame Celebrity Bowl-a-thon Fundraiser returns April 30
-- From a press release
The annual Dick Uyvari Memorial Celebrity Bowl-a-thon, a popular fundraiser for the Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame, returns on Saturday, April 30 after a brief hiatus during the pandemic. Bowlers from Chicago’s LGBT bowling tournaments and teams take on ... | |
| | VIEWS Putin's war and anti-queer Christian nationalism
'Don't Say Gay' bill clears Florida Senate awaiting signature of Governor Ron De Santis (March 08, 2022). Texas attorney general Ken Paxton issues legal opinion classifying gender-affirming medical care for ... | |
| | Lambda Literary names Lambda Literary Awards finalists
-- From a press release
New York, NY Lambda Literary, the nation's premier LGBTQ literary organization, today announces the finalists of the 34th Annual Lambda Literary Awards (a.k.a. the "Lammys"). Created over thirty years ago to recognize the crucial role ... | |
| | Idaho Legislature passes bill barring abortion after six weeks
On March 14, the Idaho Legislature passed a bill that would ban abortion after six weeks, CNN reported. Idaho's GOP-controlled House passed Senate Bill 1309, dubbed the "Fetal Heartbeat, Preborn Child Protection Act," in a 51-14 ... | |
| | SPORTS Bulls fall at Sacramento
On March 14, the Chicago Bulls (41-27) fell to the Sacramento Kings (25-45) 112-103 at the Golden 1 Center. Zach LaVine led the Bulls with 27 points, while De'Aaron Fox had 34 to lead the Kings. ... | |
| | Top UK court upholds Cayman Islands marriage-equality ban
On March 14, the UK Privy Council ruled that the Cayman Islands Constitution does not provide a right for same-sex marriage and ruled in favor of the Cayman Islands government by dismissing the case of lesbian ... | |
| | Trans social-justice activist and environmentalist Precious Brady-Davis files for public office
-- From a press release
CHICAGO, March 14, 2022 — Precious Brady-Davisaward-winning trans activist, best-selling author and communications manager for the Sierra Club, the nation's largest and most influential grassroots environmental organizationhas filed ... | |
| | TransLash launches 'Trans Bodies, Trans Choices' film series
-- From a press release
New York, New York (TRANSLASH.ORG) March 14, 2021 As a critical Supreme Court ruling on abortion looms, today TransLash Media launched Trans Bodies, Trans Choices, a month long film series and ... | |
| | Local college teams find out 'March Madness' opponents
On March 13, a couple local college basketball teams found out who their NCAA Tournament basketball opponents will be this week and where they will play. The Loyola Ramblers men's basketball teamwho defeated Drake 64-58 last ... | |
| | The law nobody knows: Public bathrooms are gender-neutral in Chicago
August Hieber sometimes feels like a professional trans person. The manager of programs and advocacy at the Chicago Bar Foundation, Hieber (they/them) has the uncommon experience of being a transgender and non-binary attorney. For them, the ... | |
| | Disney CEO apologizes for response to Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' bill
In a letter issued to employees on March 11, Disney CEO Bob Chapek said the company will pause all political donations in Florida after intense criticism over how the media giant responded to Florida's "Don't Say ... | |
| | Steamworks holding $10K fundraiser to help Ukrainians
Steamworks Chicago is collecting donations in-house and online to benefit Sunflower of Peace. Sunflower of Peace "acquires and distributes first-aid backpacks, medicine, medical instruments, and other means of survival" to ... | |
| | Actor William Hurt dies at 71
William Hurt who garnered three consecutive Oscar nominations for Best Actor in his movies for Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985), Children of a Lesser God (1986) and Broadcast News (1987), winning for his gay role in ... | |
| | HRC holds L.A. dinner, honors Brandi Carlile
On March 12, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) hosted its Los Angeles dinner. The event featured speeches from HRC Interim President Joni Madison, who updated the audience on HRC's recent conversations with Disney; and trailblazer Brian ... | |
| | NATIONAL amfAR gala, VAWA, censorship bill, gay polo, Living Out Palm Springs
On March 5, Amy and John Phelan opened the doors of their 16,958-square-foot home to celebrate the inaugural Palm Beach edition of the amfAR Gala, Vogue noted. Sylvester Stallone talked about Tommy Hilfiger's philanthropic work before ... | |
| | WORLD Warlord killed, marriage items, Chile president, Tchaikovsky
One of the top warlords and a close advisor to Chechen strongman Ramzan Kadyrov was killed recently in the battle for Antonov Airport, also known as Hostomel Airportan international cargo airport and testing facility northwest of ... | |
| | Pride in the Park Chicago LGBTQ+ Pride celebration returns June 25-26
-- From a press release
CHICAGO Pride in the Park Chicago, which debuted in 2019, is a one-of-a-kind LGBTQ+ Pride celebration committed to delivering all-star lineups, iconic performances, and unrivaled partnerships with diverse ... | |
| | U.S. Rep Quigley's projects in support of LGBTQ equality, health care, public safety become law, get funding
-- From a press release
Chicago, Ill. Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), a member of the House Committee on Appropriations and Chair of the Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee, announced that the House and Senate included all ten ... | |
| | Vatican official to speak during virtual LGBTQ+ event
In what may be the first time a Vatican official speak with an LGBTQ+ audience, the Mount Rainier, Maryland-based LGBTQ+ Catholic group New Ways Ministry announced that a French nun who serves as the undersecretary of ... | |
| | 60+ major companies, HRC urge elected leaders across country to stop anti-trans moves
-- From a press release
WASHINGTON Today, The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) civil rights organization, and 60+ businesses released a sign-on letter, published as ... | |
| | Black LGBTQ+ leaders support Black LGBTQ+/SGL Russian asylum-seekers, call for Brittney Griner to be brought home
-- From a press release
WASHINGTON, DC Over the weekend, it was reported that WNBA Center Brittney Griner was detained at a Russian airport last month and subsequently jailed. In reaction to the reports, David Johns, Executive Director of the ... | |
| | GLAAD to grade film studios in Studio Responsibility Index after corporate inaction around anti-LGBTQ legislation
-- From a press release
Los Angeles, CA — GLAAD announced additional and immediate evaluations of Hollywood film studios to be incorporated into its annual Studio Responsibility Index, a study that analyzes LGBTQ representation in releases by eight major film studio ... | |
| | Gerber/Hart Library to host '40 and Fabulous!' gala at Sidetrack on April 7
Gerber/Hart Library and Archives announced that its spring benefit will take place Thursday, April 7, at 7 p.m. The "40 and Fabulous!" spring soiree will be an in-person event to celebrate the organizations' 40th anniversary, and ... | |
| | 190 organizations call for LGBTQI data collection in science, engineering, medical reporting
-- From a press release
Washington, DC An ad hoc panel of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine has issued a groundbreaking consensus report focused on advancing data collection on sexual orientation ... | |
| | Congressman Davis praises HHS' LGBTQ+ foster-care guidance
Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-Massachusetts) and Worker and Family Support Subcommittee Chairman Danny K. Davis (D-Illinois) recently released a statement applauding new Department of Health and ... | |
| | 21c Museum Chicago hires 'Top Model' judge Nigel Barker as creative director
21c Museum Hotel Chicago, one of the newest hotels in downtown Chicago, announced renowned photographer and entrepreneur Nigel Barkerbest known for his roles as photographer/judge on America's Next Top Modelas its new creative director. In ... |
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| | BOOKS Janelle Monae in Chicago April 22 to discuss 'The Memory Librarian'
Singer-songwriter, actor, fashion icon and author Janelle Monae will visit Chicago's Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph St., as part of the tour for her new book, The Memory Librarian and Other Stories ... | |
| | 'Tosca' at Lyric Opera House on select dates through April 10
Puccini's Tosca will run at the Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Dr., on select dates through Sunday, April 10. Performance dates are March 15, 18, 23 and 26 as well as April 3, 7 and 10. The work brings together ... | |
| | Chicago Made brings film and TV production opportunities to residents
Content sponsored by DCASE/Chicago Made
Chicago is continuing to boom as a center for film and television production. Last summer alone, some 15 productions added nearly $700 million to the city's local economy. This was due to filmmakers, studios, and networks ... | |
| | MUSIC ARC Festival announces line-up for Sept. 2-4 event
For its 2021 debut, ARC Festival conjured the spirit of house music in the birthplace of the genre: Chicago. In 2022, ARC returns to Union Park on Labor Day Weekend (Sept. 2-4) with an expanded three-day ... | |
| | Marvel Comics celebrates Pride month with 'Marvel's Voices: Pride #1'
-- From a press release
New York, NY March 15, 2022 This June, Marvel Comics is celebrating the LGBTQI+ community with a new giant-sized one-shot! Honoring Pride month,'Marvel'S Voices: Pride returns for its second annual grand showcase of LGBTQI+ charac ... | |
| | ART Virgil Catherine Gallery presenting 'C/Overt Observations' in Hinsdale
Virgil Catherine Galleryat 45 S. Washington St., in Hinsdalewill host an artist reception for its latest exhibition, "C/Overt Observations," on Saturday, March 19, 5-8 p.m., spotlighting renowned art, fashion and ... | |
| | Alex Diamond learns from Chicago P.D. work for filmmaking future
Content sponsored by DCASE Chicago Made
Assistant Director Alex Diamond jokes that his professional abbreviation, "A.D.," should really stand for "Anxious Director." "We always have to think of what could go wrong, and what could be an issue," explained Diamond, a graduate ... | |
| | TELEVISION 'The Queerties' award show premiering on Revry, YouTube on March 16
The Queerties 10th-anniversary award show will begin streaming on Revry and YouTube on Wed., March 16the first time in its history the fully-produced live show ceremony will be viewable on national TV. The Queerties is a ... | |
| | The Sandra Delgado Experience May 1, 2022 at Joe's on Weed Street
-- From a press release
CHICAGO (March 14, 2022) — Following her smash hit La Havana Madrid, Chicago writer, actor, singer and producer Sandra Delgado returns to the stage with The Sandra Delgado Experience (The SDE), a big band music spectacular ... | |
| | Joffrey Ballet announces 2022-23 season at Lyric Opera House
-- From a press release
March 14, 2022 (Chicago) Ashley Wheater MBE, The Mary B. Galvin Artistic Director of The Joffrey Ballet, today announces the Joffrey's 2022 2023 Season at Lyric Opera House, featuring a world premiere from a rising choreographic ... | |
| | Writers Theatre running 'Wife of a Salesman'
Glencoe's Writers Theatre is running Wife of a Salesman, written by Eleanor Burgess, through Sunday, April 3. What if a 1950s housewife from a particularly well-known play drove from Brooklyn to Boston to confront her husband's ... | |
| | THEATER 'King James' at Steppenwolf through April 10
Steppenwolf Theatre Company is presenting its world-premiere production of King Jamesby ensemble member Rajiv Joseph and staged by acclaimed Tony- and Obied-winning director Kenny Leonin Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theater, 1650 N. ... | |
| | FILM/TV Awards wrap-up: BAFTAs, Critics Choice
It definitely is that time of the year: awards season. The BAFTAs (British Academy Film Awards) took place March 13 at London's Royal Albert Hall, returning to an in-person event after going virtual in 2021 due ... | |
| | Billy Masters
This is how Simon Rex started his acceptance speech for Best Male Lead in Red Rocket. The only person he neglected to mention was the one who revealed his real penis to the world in 1996: ME! Yes, his infamous jerk-off ... | |
| | SHOWBIZ Copyright lawsuits, 'Power of the Dog,' 'Survivor,' Kacey Musgraves
Sam Smith and Normani are facing a copyright lawsuit over their 2019 hit "Dancing With a Stranger," filed by three songwriters who say the song is "strikingly similar" to an earlier track with the same name ... | |
| | Out actress Raven-Symone finds a new 'Home' for show's fifth season
Raven-Symone Christina Pearman-Maday started her career as a child actress on The Cosby Show and Hangin' with Mr. Cooper. At the age of 16, she graduated to be the first Black woman to have her name ... | |
| | Wanda Sykes, Ashanti, Clint Black among upcoming Hard Rock performers
Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana has unveiled its list of upcoming performers for the next several months. Out lesbian comedian/actress Wanda Sykes will be at the venue during Pride Monthon Friday, June 17. Sykesone of the ... | |
| | THEATER REVIEW Sons of Hollywood
Title: Sons of Hollywood. Playwright: Carl Menninger and Barry Ball At: Windy City Playhouse, 3014 W. Irving Park Rd. Tickets: $55-$75; www.WindyCityPlayhouse.com . Runs through: April 16 If you google video clips of the seminal 1925 ... | |
| | Strawdog Theatre Company shifts to free theater model
-- From a press release
CHICAGO (March 10, 2022) Strawdog Theatre Company announced today it has shifted to a Free Theater Model, offering free admission to all of its productions. The move, guided by the company's mission toward equity, anti-racism ... | |
| | Sideshow Theatre Company announces 2022 season
-- From a press release
CHICAGO (March 9, 2022) Sideshow Theatre Company is pleased to announce its 2022 season featuring the world premiere of Artistic Associate Brynne Frauenhoffer's brash, incisive comedy Pro-Am, directed by ... | |
| | Demi Lovato, TLC, Sam Hunt among upcoming Illinois State Fair talent
The Illinois State Fair has announced the performers for this year's festival, taking place Aug. 11-21 in Springfield. The fair's grandstand will include performances from such acts as Sam Hunt (Aug. 12), Demi Lovato (Aug. 13), ... |
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| | Chicago Sky add three players to roster ahead of 2022 training camp
-- From a press release
CHICAGO (Mar. 14, 2022) — The Chicago Sky have signed forward Kaela Davis, the team announced today. Additionally, the Sky signed center Imani McGee-Stafford and guard Anneli Maley to training camp contracts, bringing Chicago's 2022 trai ... | |
| | Tom Brady changes course, decides to play another NFL season
After 40 days of being retired, NFL quarterback Tom Brady has decided to come back. According to ESPN, Brady said he is returning to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for his 23rd season in the NFL. The ... | |
| | Alex Caruso returns as Bulls beat Cavaliers; Bulls Fest announced
Bulls guard Alex Caruso returned to action as the Chicago (41-26) defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers (38-29) 101-91 on March 12 at the United Center. Caruso had 11 points and four steals. Interestingly, this game was the ... | |
| | Chicago Red Stars end preseason play with loss against Portland Thorns
-- From a press release
CHICAGO, Ill. (March 12, 2022) — The Chicago Red Stars ended the preseason March 11 with a match against the tournament host Portland Thorns. Despite a scrappy effort from the Red Stars, Portland's Sam Coffey was ... | |
| | NBA player apologizes for anti-gay tweet; another remains silent
Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul Reed became the first NBA player to publicly apologize for anti-gay tweets featured in an Outsports expose about homophobic tweets made by more than three dozen players. According to Outsports, a young ... | |
| | Baseball lockout ends; Blackhawks fall; Bears trading Mack
Play ball! The Major League Baseball (MLB) lockout ended March 10, and baseball is ready to return. MLB and the MLB Players' Association struck a deal following several days of bargaining. According to CBS Sports, at ... | |
| | Chicago Restaurant Week set for March 25-April 10
This year, Chicago Restaurant Week will span 17 days. The 15th annual event will run March 25-April 10, bringing together hundreds of the area's top restaurants that represent a multitude of cuisines. During Chicago Restaurant Week, ... | |
| | SPORTS Bulls defeat Pistons in Detroit
On March 9, the Chicago Bulls (40-26) defeated the Detroit Pistons (18-48) 114-108 at Detroit's Little Caesars Arena. It was a much-needed victory for the Bulls, which are now in fourth place in the Eastern Conference. ... |
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