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May-December-film-blossoms-on-Netflix

  May December film blossoms on Netflix

The Netflix feature film May December, directed by Todd Haynes, takes the craft of character study to a whole new level. The plot is inspired by the true story of Mary Kay Letourneau, an elementary school ...


 
WORLD-Queer-teen-dies-trans-activist-honored-HIV-drugs-mpox-British-lesbian

  WORLD Queer teen dies, trans activist honored, HIV drugs, mpox, British lesbian

In India, queer makeup artist Pranshu reportedly died by suicide—at age 16—after being subjected to relentless attacks online, PinkNews noted. On social media, LGBTQIA+-rights advocacy collective Yes, We Exist claimed ...


 
Martina-Navratilova-continues-anti-trans-comments

  Martina Navratilova continues anti-trans comments

Lesbian tennis legend Martina Navratilova has been in the news lately for anti-trans comments, although she has been making them for quite some time. She recently sparked controversy with her remarks on a tribute by UK ...


 
BOOKS-Lucas-Hilderbrand-reflects-on-gay-history-in-The-Bars-Are-Ours

  BOOKS Lucas Hilderbrand reflects on gay history in 'The Bars Are Ours'

In The Bars Are Ours (via Duke University Press), Lucas Hilderbrand, a professor of film and media studies at the University of California-Irvine, takes readers on a historical journey of gay bars, showing how the venues ...


 
Photographer-Irene-Young-launches-book-with-stellar-concerts

  Photographer Irene Young launches book with stellar concerts

"Something About the Women" was appropriately the closing song for two sold-out, stellar concerts at Berkeley's Freight & Salvage November 19, in celebration of the new book of the same name by Irene Young, the legendary ...


 
Eye-opening-LGBTQ-womens-survey-shatters-myths-and-spotlights-challenges

  Eye-opening LGBTQ+ women's survey shatters myths and spotlights challenges

The realities, ambitions and hardships of queer women aren't often given deep analysis by researchers. Mainstream socio-political conversations, research data and legislative choices frequently center individuals whose lives are marked ...


 
Megan-Rapinoe-ends-career-with-injury

  Megan Rapinoe ends career with injury

Soccer icon Megan Rapinoe ended her legendary career on Nov. 11, as an injury caused her to leave her team's championship loss in the NWSL championship, ESPN reported. Rapinoe's team, the OL Reign, fell to NJ/NY ...


 
PASSAGES-Local-bowling-legend-Wordle-enthusiast-Mary-Ann-Graziano

  PASSAGES Local bowling legend, Wordle enthusiast Mary Ann Graziano

Mary Ann Graziano was a fervent Wordle player, avid bowler and an ace golfer. But above all else, she was a friend to many. The Palatine native died Oct. 9 at the age of 82, after a long illness that left ...


 
WORLD-Macron-Senegal-incident-drag-queen-Kings-Speech-lesbian-artist

  WORLD Macron, Senegal incident, drag queen, King's Speech, lesbian artist

French President Emmanuel Macron voiced his support for a bill banning gender-inclusive language on official state documents, according to PinkNews. During the inauguration of the space known as the Cite ...


 
PASSAGES-Activist-former-Organized-Chaos-Chicago-president-Kathy-Guzman

  PASSAGES: Activist, former Organized Chaos Chicago president Kathy Guzman

Community activist, former Organized Chaos Chicago (OCC) president and founding member and now-retired queer women-focused L Stop website editor-at-large and writer Kathy Guzman died October 26 of heart complications. She ...


 
30th-anniversary-of-LGBTQ-Bud-Billiken-Parade-contingent-celebrated-

  30th anniversary of LGBTQ+ Bud Billiken Parade contingent celebrated

The 30th Anniversary Ad Hoc Committee of Proud Black Lesbians and Gays celebrated the original Ad Hoc Committee of Proud Black Lesbians and Gays and members of the LGBTQIA+ community who in 1993 actively participated as ...


 
Queer-athlete-named-womens-rugby-player-of-the-year-

  Queer athlete named women's rugby player of the year

World Rugby announced that British captain Marlie Packer has been named this year's World Rugby Women's 15s Player of the Year in partnership with Mastercard, according to a media release. Packer received the award in front ...


 
LGBT-HISTORY-PROJECT-Exploring-70-years-of-lesbian-publications-from-1940s-zines-to-modern-glossy-magazines

  LGBT HISTORY PROJECT: Exploring 70 years of lesbian publications, from 1940s zines to modern glossy magazines

Since the '40s, lesbians have created a vibrant history of publications. From the exploration of daily lesbian life to literary and feminist pursuits, to the modern age of glossy magazines, for over 70 years, lesbians have ...


 
PASSAGES-Longtime-social-justice-activist-filmmaker-writer-Amber-Hollibaugh

  PASSAGES: Longtime social justice activist, filmmaker, writer Amber Hollibaugh

Longtime social justice and HIV/AIDS activist, filmmaker, public speaker and writer Amber Hollibaugh died Oct. 20 due to complications from type one diabetes in her Brooklyn, New York home. She was 77. A self-described "lesbian sex ...


 
LGBTQ-figure-skater-lands-triple-axel-in-competition

  LGBTQ+ figure skater lands triple axel in competition

Amber Glenn—who identifies as bisexual and pansexual—became the sixth U.S. female figure skater to land a clean triple axel in competition, hitting the jump at Skate America on Oct. 22, NBC Sports noted. "It's been more ...


 
Blue-Cross-Blue-Shield-of-Illinois-faces-LGBTQ-fertility-lawsuit

  Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois faces LGBTQ+ fertility lawsuit

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois recently ruled that Illinois resident Kelsey Murphy can proceed with a proposed class-action lawsuit against Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL), Bloomberg Law reported. The ...


 
GAY-HISTORY-MONTH-The-evolution-of-LGBTQ-online-dating

  GAY HISTORY MONTH The evolution of LGBTQ+ online dating

Special to Windy City Times. To mark Gay History Month, the following article appears courtesy of LGBT History Project and Philadelphia Gay News. From casual hook-ups to friendships to meeting the love of your life, LGBTQ+ ...


 
UPDATE-Suspect-arrested-for-arson-at-San-Diego-queer-womens-bar

  UPDATE: Suspect arrested for arson at San Diego queer women's bar

San Diego resident Ryan Habrel has been arrested for committing arson at Gossip Grill, a queer women's bar in San Diego's Hillcrest neighborhood, according to LGBTQ San Diego County News. ...


 
Report-from-National-LGBTQ-Womens-Community-Survey-includes-high-rates-of-disability-intimate-partner-violence-

  Report from National LGBTQ+ Women's Community Survey includes high rates of disability, intimate partner violence

--From a press release

LOS ANGELES, October 12—Today, the Los Angeles LGBT Center, in partnership with Justice Work and 120 partner organizations, released the first full report from the largest and most comprehensive survey on LGBTQ+ women who partner with ...


 
Boisterous-activist-business-owner-Marge-Summit-remembered-

  Boisterous activist/business owner Marge Summit remembered

A group of Chicago-area friends gathered Oct. 15 at the Baton Show Lounge to celebrate the extraordinary life of LGBTQ+ activist and community organizer and former bar owner Marge Summit. Summit, the former owner of the ...


 
Red-Stars-fall-as-the-Reigns-Rapinoe-scores-twice-in-her-final-match

  Red Stars fall as the Reign's Rapinoe scores twice in her final match

Megan Rapinoe knows how to go out with a bang. The lesbian soccer icon scored a brace—two goals in one game—as her OL Reign topped the Chicago Red Stars 3-0 at SeatGeek Stadium in her final ...


 
BOOKS-Rachel-Maddow-talks-Prequel-fascism-and-gay-vampire-fiction

  BOOKS Rachel Maddow talks 'Prequel,' fascism and gay vampire fiction

In Prequel: An American Fight Against Fascism, New York Times best-selling author and MSNBC host Rachel Maddow traces the fight to preserve U.S. democracy to the early days of World War II, when a clandestine network ...


 
LGBTQ-Victory-Fund-welcomes-Lori-Lightfoot-to-its-board-of-directors-

  LGBTQ+ Victory Fund welcomes Lori Lightfoot to its board of directors

--From a press release

Washington, DC — Today, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund welcomed former Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot to its Board of Directors. Lightfoot was Chicago's first out mayor, serving from May 2019 to May 2023. LGBTQ+ Victory Fund is ...


 
GAY-HISTORY-MONTH-When-NOW-purged-lesbians

  GAY HISTORY MONTH When NOW purged lesbians

Special to Windy City Times. To mark Gay History Month, this article appears courtesy of Philadelphia Gay News and the LGBT History Project. The website of The National Women's History Museum (NWHM) describes Betty Friedan as ...


 
PASSAGES-Renowned-DJ-music-producer-Teresa-K-Bristol-aka-Teri-Bristol

  PASSAGES: Renowned DJ, music producer Teresa K. Bristol aka Teri Bristol

Renowned DJ and music producer Teresa Kaye Bristol, aka Teri Bristol, died Sept. 25 in Beechgrove, Tennessee of kidney failure, following an over three-year battle with the disease. She was 66. Bristol was born Dec. 26, ...


 
PASSAGES-Former-Chicago-lesbian-nightclub-bartender-Jennifer-Cadieux

  PASSAGES: Former Chicago lesbian nightclub bartender Jennifer Cadieux

Former lesbian nightclub bartender Jennifer Cadieux died Oct. 1 of cancer at the age of 60. She was surrounded by close friends. ...


 
WORLD-Canadian-news-mpox-in-China-Greek-politician-Scottish-study

  WORLD Canadian news, mpox in China, Greek politician, Scottish study

In Canada, LGBTQ+ groups in northwestern Ontario are calling for an urgent meeting with Conservative MP Eric Melillo over what they're calling transphobic policy resolutions passed by the Conservative Party of Canada (CPC), CBC reported. Rainb ...


 
Gavin-Newsom-chooses-Black-queer-activist-to-fill-Feinsteins-Senate-seat

  Gavin Newsom chooses Black queer activist to fill Feinstein's Senate seat

California Gov. Gavin Newsom—fulfilling a promise to appoint a Black woman to the seat—tapped queer Democratic strategist Laphonza Butler to fill the Senate post held by the trailblazing Dianne Feinstein, who died on Sept. 29, The ...


 
WORLD-African-efforts-HIV-in-Amsterdam-Donatella-Versace-The-Queen-in-Me

  WORLD African efforts, HIV in Amsterdam, Donatella Versace, 'The Queen in Me'

A new attempt to prevent the recognition of and equal rights for LGBTQ+ people in Kenya through a constitutional amendment has been introduced in Parliament, The Washington Blade reported. The move was in response to this ...


 
LGBTQ-player-wins-WNBAs-MVP-Award

  LGBTQ+ player wins WNBA's MVP Award

Breanna Stewart won her second WNBA MVP award after a career-best scoring season in her first season with the New York Liberty, Yahoo! Sports reported. The WNBA posted on X (formerly Twitter), "Stewie averaged 23.0 PPG, ...


 
Megan-Rapinoe-receives-send-off-in-last-international-match

  Megan Rapinoe receives send-off in last international match

Lesbian soccer icon Megan Rapinoe received a triumphant send-off in her last international match, and the United States beat South Africa 2-0 at Chicago's Soldier Field on Sept. 24, per ABC News. Trinity Rodman and Emily ...


 
Nobodys-Darling-celebrates-expansion-into-adjoining-property-with-soft-opening-event

  Nobody's Darling celebrates expansion into adjoining property with soft opening event

In the little over two years since its opening, Nobody's Darling in Andersonville has emerged as one of the premiere inclusive spaces to gather in Chicago. Nobody's Darling has become so successful that co-owners Angela Barnes ...


 
THEATER-Mosaic-Players-revives-5-Lesbians-Eating-a-Quiche

  THEATER Mosaic Players revives 5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche

Are suburban Illinois and Wisconsin towns ready to welcome 5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche into their churches, synagogues and community colleges? The artists of a Lake County theater company certainly think so. "I was very pleasantly ...


 
Mets-honor-lesbian-baseball-icon-Maybelle-Blair

  Mets honor lesbian baseball icon Maybelle Blair

On Sept. 14 at NYC's Citi Field, the New York Mets recognized the life work of lesbian baseball pioneer Maybelle Blair, 96, with the inaugural Amazin' Mets Foundation Legacy Award, according to a Major League Baseball ...


 
Marge-Summits-life-to-be-celebrated-Oct-15-

  Marge Summit's life to be celebrated Oct. 15

--From a press release

A celebration of the extraordinary life of Marge Summit, the legendary Chicago bar owner, promoter of live music artists, political advocate and much more who passed away on May 16, 2023. Born Sept. 3, 1935 in ...


 
WORLD-Quebec-lesbians-violence-study-Rugby-World-Cup-Ugandan-bill

  WORLD Quebec lesbians, violence study, Rugby World Cup, Ugandan bill

The hidden history of Quebec lesbians is being explored, the CBC reported. Between 1985 and 1996, a group of lesbians leased the Plateau-Mont-Royal school and ran it as a community center. The school was also home ...


 
NATIONAL-Lesbian-politician-Nancy-Pelosi-bomb-threat-politician-dies-Lyft

  NATIONAL Lesbian politician, Nancy Pelosi, bomb threat, politician dies, Lyft

Kathy Kozachenko—the first out politician elected to public office in the country—will be honored with a statue on the 50th anniversary of her historic election, per The Advocate. The city of Ann Arbor, Michigan, will honor ...


 
Lesbian-chef-Susan-Feniger-coming-to-Chicago-for-Reeling

  Lesbian chef Susan Feniger coming to Chicago for Reeling

Susan Feniger. FORKED—a verite-style documentary by award-winning filmmaker Liz Lachman that captures moments and the impactful career of her life partner: culinarian, author, entrepreneur and James Beard Award winner Susan ...


 
Dykes-to-Watch-Out-For-Audible-series-returns-listeners-to-the-80s

  Dykes to Watch Out For Audible series returns listeners to the '80s

By Ro White

From 1983-2008, Alison Bechdel's comic strip Dykes to Watch Out For captured the drama and hilarity of lesbian life. Now it's been adapted into an Audible Original series that draws parallels between the queer past and ...


 
Laura-Ricketts-talks-about-Chicago-Red-Stars-deal-investor-group-coming-out

  Laura Ricketts talks about Chicago Red Stars deal, investor group, coming out

On Aug. 1, a group of investors led by lesbian Chicago Cubs co-owner/Chicago Sky minority owner Laura Ricketts announced that they had officially took ownership of the Chicago Red Stars National Women's Soccer League franchise. The ...


 
Laura-Ricketts-led-group-of-diverse-investors-buys-Chicago-Red-Stars-in-60-million-deal-

  Laura Ricketts-led group of diverse investors buys Chicago Red Stars in $60 million deal

From an Sept. 1 press release: A diverse investor group led by Laura Ricketts and prominent Chicago women business and civic leaders has officially taken ownership of the Chicago Red Stars National Women's Soccer League ...


 
Rapinoes-last-international-match-to-take-place-in-Chicago-on-Sept-24

  Rapinoe's last international match to take place in Chicago on Sept. 24

Lesbian soccer icon and two-time Women's World Cup winner Megan Rapinoe will play her last professional match against South Africa on Sunday, Sept. 24, in Chicago, U.S. Soccer announced. The match (scheduled for 4:30 p.m. CT) ...


 
Brave-Space-Alliance-holds-Post-Pride-Mixer

  Brave Space Alliance holds Post Pride Mixer

On Aug. 27, Brave Space Alliance held its Post Pride Mixer at popular lesbian-owned bar Nobody's Darling. The social gathering celebrated past accomplishments while looking forward to new horizons for both the service organization and the ...


 
Chicago-Cubs-co-owner-Laura-Ricketts-to-purchase-Red-Stars

  Chicago Cubs co-owner Laura Ricketts to purchase Red Stars

An investor group headed by out lesbian Chicago Cubs co-owner/Chicago Sky minority owner Laura Ricketts reached an agreement to purchase the NWSL's Chicago Red Stars, according to ...


 
Amigas-Latinas-Forever-and-queer-Gage-Park-art-exhibits-open-at-Chicago-Art-Department

  Amigas Latinas Forever and queer Gage Park art exhibits open at Chicago Art Department

Amigas Latinas Forever, an art exhibit exploring this important Chicago organization (1995-2015), opened Aug. 11 at the Chicago Art Department, 1932 S. Halsted St. An additional exhibit, En El Abismo, Me Encontre by the Gage Park ...


 
New-HRC-data-LGBTQ-youth-still-lack-critical-support-and-acceptance

  New HRC data: LGBTQ+ youth still lack critical support and acceptance

From a press release: WASHINGTON—The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) civil rights organization, released a report in partnership with the ...


 
PASSAGES-Former-OPALGA-board-member-editor-JoAnn-Ziebarth

  PASSAGES: Former OPALGA+ board member, editor JoAnn Ziebarth

Former Oak Park Area Lesbian and Gay Association (OPALGA+) board member and editor JoAnn Ziebarth died July 18 after suffering a bad fall. She was 67. Ziebarth was born Dec. 27, 1955, in DeKalb, where ...


 
WORLD-Marielle-Franco-trans-student-dies-Iranian-official-Drag-Race

  WORLD Marielle Franco, trans student dies, Iranian official, 'Drag Race'

Brazilian Justice Minister Flavio Dino announced a plea agreement with one of two police officers accused of assassinating Rio de Janeiro councilwoman Marielle Franco, a Black lesbian and human-rights activist who was killed by gunfire from ...


 
Dykes-to-Watch-Out-For-launches-as-audio-series

  Dykes to Watch Out For launches as audio series

From 1983 to 2008, Alison Bechdel's comic strip Dykes to Watch Out For offered playful, incisive commentary on lesbian culture. Forty years after the comic's inception, it's been adapted into an audio series produced by author-journalist ...


 
Chicago-LGBT-Hall-of-Fame-announces-2023-inductees

  Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame announces 2023 inductees

The 2023 class of Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame inductees was revealed August 31. Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame Co-Chair Tarrina Dikes and Board Emeritus and 1992 Inductee Gary Chichester announcing the latest individuals, organizations and allies to be inducted. ...


 
WORLD-Global-conference-asylum-seekers-HIV-study-lesbian-couple-The-1975

  WORLD Global conference, asylum-seekers, HIV study, lesbian couple, The 1975

More than 400 people attended a global LGBTQI+-rights conference that took place in Mexico City, The Washington Blade reported. Jessica Stern, the special U.S. envoy for the promotion of LGBTQ and intersex rights; and Victor Madrigal-Borloz, ...


 
NATIONAL-Laws-challenged-trans-man-killed-lesbian-bars-conversion-therapy

  NATIONAL Laws challenged, trans man killed, lesbian bars, conversion therapy

The organizers of Montana's largest LGBTQ+ Pride parade joined a lawsuit challenging a state law aimed at restricting drag performances, according to NBC News. A group of Montanans, including a transgender woman and the owners of ...


 
WORLD-Iranian-president-HIV-in-Asia-asylum-lesbian-moms

  WORLD Iranian president, HIV in Asia, asylum, lesbian moms

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi praised Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni for signing the African country's Anti-Homosexuality Act, The Washington Blade noted. Iran is among the countries in which consensual same-sex sexual relations ...


 
NATIONAL-Passings-governors-actions-document-bans-mpox-in-Minnesota

  NATIONAL Passings, governors' actions, document bans, mpox in Minnesota

Lilli Vincenz, an activist in the LGBTQ+-rights movement since the early 1960s, died at age 85 of natural causes June 27 at a care facility in Oakton, Virginia, according to The Advocate, citing The Washington Blade. ...


 
HRC-calls-on-House-of-Representatives-to-vote-down-anti-trans-amendments-to-National-Defense-Bill-

  HRC calls on House of Representatives to vote down anti-trans amendments to National Defense Bill

WASHINGTON—Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) civil rights organization, called upon members of the House of Representatives to reject extremist ...


 
Biden-administration-moves-to-ensure-equal-treatment-of-LGBTQ-people-in-federal-programs-NCLR-responds

  Biden administration moves to ensure equal treatment of LGBTQ+ people in federal programs, NCLR responds

--From a press release

WASHINGTON, DC — The National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) applauds the Biden Administration for taking steps to eradicate harmful discrimination in federally-funded social service programs. The U.S. Department of ...


 
Executive-summary-of-Natl-LGBTQ-Womens-Community-Survey-released-

  Executive summary of Nat'l LGBTQ+ Women's Community Survey released

--From a press release

Los Angeles LGBT Center, in partnership with Justice Work and 120 partner organizations, has released the executive summary of initial findings from the largest and most comprehensive survey on LGBTQ+ women who partner with women in ...


 
Lori-Ice-Fetrick-reflects-on-the-highs-and-lows-of-American-Gladiators

  Lori 'Ice' Fetrick reflects on the highs and lows of 'American Gladiators'

Before American Ninja Warrior and almost all other reality-competition shows, there was American Gladiators—a television program that ran from 1989-1996 and pitted everyday people in physical contests against extremely athletic ...


 
Megan-Rapinoe-to-retire-at-end-of-2023

  Megan Rapinoe to retire at end of 2023

Lesbian soccer icon/activist Megan Rapinoe plans to retire at the end of the year, according to media reports. Rapinoe, 38, has played for the U.S. women's national team since 2006. The upcoming Women's World Cup will ...


 
Huge-schism-in-United-Methodist-churches-emerges-over-LGBTQ-issues

  Huge schism in United Methodist churches emerges over LGBTQ+ issues

Approximately one-fifth of United Methodist congregations in the country have received permission to leave the denomination over disagreements regarding same-sex marriage as well as gay and lesbian preachers, USA Today ...


 
PASSAGES-Radical-poet-theorist-educator-activist-Minnie-Bruce-Pratt

  PASSAGES Radical poet, theorist, educator, activist Minnie Bruce Pratt

Radical poet, essayist, educator, theorist and feminist, LGBTQ+, anti-racist and anti-imperialist activist Minnie Bruce Pratt died June 2 in Syracuse, New York surrounded by friends and family members, after a brief and sudden illness. She was ...


 
Lesbian-filmmaker-raising-funds-for-Chicago-set-movie

  Lesbian filmmaker raising funds for Chicago-set movie

Lesbian filmmaker Wendy Jo Carlton (who's helmed the movies Good Kisser, Easy Abby, Jamie and Jessie are Not Together and Hannah Free), has shared the Seed & Spark campaign for her next queer feature film, Lucy ...


 
Mayor-Johnson-names-lesbian-attorney-as-first-assistant-corporation-counsel-

  Mayor Johnson names lesbian attorney as first assistant corporation counsel

--From a press release

CHICAGO — Mayor Brandon Johnson announced Amy Crawford will serve as first assistant to the City of Chicago's corporation counsel. Crawford will work with Acting Corporation Counsel Mary Richardson-Lowry, who was appointed in June by the ...


 
Andersonville-hosts-Backlot-Bash

  Andersonville hosts Backlot Bash

Partygoers gathered in Andersonville June 24 for the Chicago Pride Backlot Bash, which took place at 5238 N. Clark Street. ...


 
DJ-Psycho-Bitch-talks-Frankie-Knuckles-career-and-house-music

  DJ Psycho-Bitch talks Frankie Knuckles, career and house music

The Chicago House Music Festival and Conference will take place June 23-24, with the first day spotlighting the conference at the Chicago Cultural Center and the following day being all about enjoying tunes at the Humboldt ...


 
Were-queer-all-year-Nobodys-Darling-Dorothy-Whiskey-Girl-Tavern-new-spaces-for-queer-women

  'We're queer all year': Nobody's Darling, Dorothy, Whiskey Girl Tavern: new spaces for queer women

Three Chicago lesbian-owned bars have opened in the past few years, creating more spaces where queer women can feel comfortable and build community with each other. Andersonville's Nobody's Darling, Dorothy in Ukranian Village, and Rogers Park' ...


 
Lesbian-mixed-martial-artist-announces-retirement

  Lesbian mixed martial artist announces retirement

On June 10—after one of her most dominant performances in years—Amanda Nunes, considered the greatest women's fighter of all time, announced her retirement at UFC 289 in Vancouver, ESPN reported. The now-former UFC fighter beat Irene ...


 
SHOWBIZ-Rufus-Wainwright-Taylor-Swift-Diana-Ross-lesbian-film-marriage-items

  SHOWBIZ Rufus Wainwright, Taylor Swift, Diana Ross, lesbian film, marriage items

Queer Grammy-nominated singer Rufus Wainwright has released the new album Folkocracy, a press item announced. The star-studded collection of folk-music reinventions ...


 
HRC-declares-state-of-emergency-for-LGBTQs-issues-report-and-guidebook

  HRC declares state of emergency for LGBTQs, issues report and guidebook

--From a press release

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) — the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) civil rights organization — officially declared a state of emergency ...


 
Lesbian-activist-Takala-Welch-to-be-honored-June-10

  Lesbian activist Takala Welch to be honored June 10

Longtime community- and social justice-activist Takala Welch will receive an Activist Award from Hoop Hard Or Get Off The Court June 10 at St. Sabina Gymnasium, 1210 W. 78th Pl., during one of the organization's tournament ...


 
Turners-book-details-a-life-journey-beginning-When-the-World-Didnt-End-

  Turner's book details a life-journey beginning 'When the World Didn't End'

Screenwriter-actor Guinevere Turner has published a new memoir, When the World Didn't End. The book describes both her childhood spent within the Lyman Family cult, and the emotionally-wrought adjustments her family made when Turner's mother left ...


 
Artemis-Singers-summer-performance-urges-listeners-to-be-defiantly-optimistic-

  Artemis Singers' summer performance urges listeners to be 'defiantly optimistic'

The longstanding lesbian chorus Artemis Singers will use their annual summer concert to implore listeners to consciously choose hope in the face of hardship. The performance, "Better Times Will Come," takes place at the Irish American ...


 
Lightfoot-to-teach-at-Harvard-in-the-fall

  Lightfoot to teach at Harvard in the fall

Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is slated to teach at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, where she will lead a course tentatively titled "Health Policy and Leadership," The Chicago Sun-Times reported. The course ...


 
More-than-100-pro-LGBTQ-groups-allies-urge-Target-and-business-community-to-reject-anti-LGBTQ-attacks

  More than 100 pro-LGBTQ+ groups, allies urge Target and business community to reject anti-LGBTQ+ attacks

--From a press release

WASHINGTON - Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), GLAAD, GLSEN, Family Equality, National LGBTQ Task Force, National Center for Lesbian Rights and National Black Justice Coalition, in partnership with more ...


 
NATIONAL-Google-Doodle-drag-laureate-Nebraska-bill-NYC-AIDS-Walk

  NATIONAL Google Doodle, drag laureate, Nebraska bill, NYC AIDS Walk

D.C. poet/activist/journalist Ivy Young passed away at age 75, per a press release. Among other things, Young worked at Chicago's VISTA; the Center for Black Education and Drum and Spear Book Store in D.C.; the ...


 




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