First-ever national at-home HIV Testing kit program launches. Here’s why the milestone has prompted...
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation is distributing HIV testing kits, which include an OraQuick oral swab, condoms, lubricants and a test information card. (Credit: OraQuick)It was announced this week that...
New York communities gear up on short notice for arrival of refugees from Afghanistan...
In the crush and chaos of people trying to get out of the country are thousands of Afghans who served the U.S. government in some capacity over the course of the...
Arrest in vicious subway hammer attack in NYC – Yahoo News
The Guardian‘We’re peons to them’: Nabisco factory workers on why they’re strikingWhile the CEO of Nabisco’s parent company is paid nearly $17m a year, plants are closing, jobs outsourced to Mexico,...
Ritchie Torres is pushing for mandate requiring all air travelers are vaccinated – LGBTQ...
Out Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY) is pushing for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and all American-operating airlines to mandate all passengers show proof that they have received a complete regimen of...
LGBT+ Afghans desperate to escape amid Taliban takeover – Devdiscourse
It was never easy being gay or transgender in Afghanistan. Now it could be deadly, according to LGBT+ Afghans, whose fear of violence under the Taliban is driving a frantic bid...
Southern Decadence scraps 2021 events amid COVID-19 concerns – msnNOW
© Provided by WDSU New Orleans southern decadence scraps 2021 events
Add one more to the list of New Orleans celebrations canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The Southern Decadence festival,...
Southern Decadence organizers cancel 2021 events, New Orleans mayor’s office says – FOX 8...
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Organizers of the Southern Decadence New Orleans festival have canceled this year’s major events requiring city permits, including the annual parade through the French Quarter and block...
LGBT+ Afghans desperate to escape amid Taliban takeover – Middle East Monitor
It was never easy being gay or transgender in Afghanistan. Now it could be deadly, according to LGBT+ Afghans, whose fear of violence under the Taliban is driving a frantic bid...
POLITICO Playbook: A reality check on Biden’s presser – POLITICO – Politico
As of Saturday morning, there appears to be quite a distance between reality as Biden described and, well … reality — a credibility gap that is dominating the coverage right now....
Doris Elizabeth (Scoggins) Taylor | Obituaries | lufkindailynews.com – Lufkin Daily News
Doris Elizabeth (Scoggins) TaylorDoris Elizabeth (Scoggins) Taylor, born in Lufkin, TX in 1940, left this earth on July 17, 2021, to be in the arms of our Lord and Savior.She...
COVID-19 is on the rise again. Should we be traveling right now? – LGBTQ...
It seems that some people on social media have, uh, strong opinions about people who travel right now. Or, frankly, travel at all.
This doesn’t surprise me. Public shaming has been a...
Coronavirus live updates: Apple delays office return until at least 2022, as delta variant...
The state’s high court rejected Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s efforts to block temporary restraining orders issued by Travis County Judge Jan Soifer. Parents in Travis County, home to Austin,...
LGBT+ Afghans desperate to escape amid Taliban takeover – Deccan Herald
It was never easy being gay or transgender in Afghanistan. Now it could be deadly, according to LGBT+ Afghans, whose fear of violence under the Taliban is driving a frantic bid...
LGBTQ Afghans fear Taliban will kill them ‘on the spot’ – New York Daily...
“I think what we’re going to see now, what we’re already seeing now, is a bit of a mass exodus. And so in the wake of things moving very quickly,...
Weekend Road Closures: Full Closure of MD-295, Downtown Crane Operations – SouthBMore.com
From the Baltimore City Department of Transportation:Weekend closure will be implemented starting at midnight on Friday for demolition of the Waterview Avenue Bridge and Maisel Street Pedestrian Bridge over MD-295The Baltimore...
A New Look at the Hobo – lareviewofbooks – lareviewofbooks
THE UNITED STATES has forgotten the hobo. We recognize the problem of homelessness, but the rootless rambler who steals rides on freight trains seems a relic of a long gone past....
Black Gay Pride and 40 Years of HIV/AIDS – Georgia Voice
On Labor Day weekend, thousands of Black LGBTQ people travel to Atlanta to participate in Black Gay Pride in what has essentially become a Black LGBTQ national holiday. For many of...
‘Jungle Cruise’ Proves Disney Doesn’t Actually Mind Offensive Stereotypes – The Federalist
There have been few corporate “awokenings” as indicative of America’s leftward cultural shift as that of the Walt Disney Company. Disney’s embrace of identity politics is shamefully on display whether the...
Polish region wants to remain ‘LGBT-free’ despite risking EU funds – Euronews
This week a Polish regional council has voted to remain an "LGBT-free zone" despite a warning from the European Union that it could lose funding.Numerous local authorities in Poland have declared...
13+ LGBTQ+ Dating Sites And Apps: Pros and Cons – Juneau Empire
We all know just how exhausting dating can be. If you’re a part of the LGBTQ+ community, it can be even more tiresome. Today, we want to touch on some of...
Tax forms show Philly Pride Presents exhausted funds, had no assets | Analysis –...
By Michele Zipkin and Jason Villemez
PHILADELPHIA — Tax forms for Philly Pride Presents, which the Philadelphia Gay News received from sources close to the organization, reveal an organization with exhausted funds...
Rod Roddenberry Celebrates His Father Gene’s Centennial – Exclusive Interview – Looper
Whenever there's a new "Trek" project — and this has been true ever since your father has unfortunately passed, we're celebrating his centennial here — but since then, a lot of...
‘Safety Dude’ retires after 50 years of service – Air National Guard
LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. – “Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get,” said Bernard Bruce, retired 56th Fighter Wing Occupational Safety and Health...
Report: Brothers returned to Chechnya have been tortured – Washington Blade
Advocacy groups have urged the U.S. and other countries to offer refuge to LGBTQ Afghans after the Taliban regained control of the country.
“As Afghanistan falls to the Taliban, members of the...
Chirk’s Lauren sets sights on becoming first openly gay Miss Wales – Border Counties...
A CHIRK woman is setting her sights on becoming the first openly gay person to take the Miss Wales title next month.
Lauren Parkinson came out as gay to her...
40 Amazing & Humbling Lance Bass Quotes (2021) – Wealthy Gorilla
Which are your favorite Lance Bass quotes?Lance Bass is an American singer, dancer, actor, film producer, and author. He is most famously recognized for being a member of the very popular...
Uganda president declines to sign queerphobic bill – Washington Blade
Advocacy groups have urged the U.S. and other countries to offer refuge to LGBTQ Afghans after the Taliban regained control of the country.
“As Afghanistan falls to the Taliban, members of the...
Pride returns to Salem Saturday with fun run, drag and comedy performances – Salem...
Salem has traditionally held its LGBTQ Pride event in August, rather than June - both to avoid competing with bigger cities and to drive home the message that pride can...
Opinion | Why fire Chris Cuomo? – Washington Blade
Transgender and nonbinary folk face a whole host of issues when trying to get medical treatment. One of those issues is gatekeeping, in which trans folk have to convince doctors and...
New Lake County theater group Mosaic Players present traveling outdoor show – Chicago Tribune
Where: Sept. 4 and 5 at Parkman Pavilion, 2200 Grass Lake Road, Lake Villa; Sept. 19 at Lake Villa District Library, 140 N. Munn Road, Lindenhurst; Sept. 25 at Antioch...
Coming up events 8/19-8/26 | Community – unifiednewsgroup.com
The following events are set to take place between Thursday, August 19 and Thursday, August 26. Full calendar available at connectverona.com.Women’s voting history display through August 31For community members who...
My Fair Townhouse – GAY TIMES – Gay Times Magazine
At opening, this was where food was served but downstairs there is a huge and sexy restaurant, broken into areas – like the hotel itself – so it all feels intimate....
Countries urged to offer refuge to LGBTQ Afghans – Washington Blade
Advocacy groups have urged the U.S. and other countries to offer refuge to LGBTQ Afghans after the Taliban regained control of the country.
“As Afghanistan falls to the Taliban, members of the...
Sedona Film Festival presents ‘Sublet’ premiere Aug. 20-25 – Verde Independent
A New York Times writer visits Tel Aviv after suffering a tragedy. The city’s energy and his relationship with a younger man he meets there bring...