President Joe Biden marked Transgender Day of Remembrance in a statement Saturday, memorializing “those we lost in the deadliest year on record for transgender Americans.” Continue reading “President Biden’s Statement On Transgender Day Of Remembrance 2021”
Transgender Day Of Remembrance 2021
Today we observe Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR), recognized each year on November 20 that honors the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. The Human Rights Campaign reports at least 47 transgender and gender non-conforming people were victims of violent homicides in 2021 so far. And there are 6 weeks left in the year. Continue reading “Transgender Day Of Remembrance 2021”
News Round-Up: November 19, 2021
Some news items you might have missed: • CNN: The Washington state florist (above) who refused to make an arrangement for a same-sex marriage in 2013 has withdrawn a petition before the Supreme Court and agreed to pay the couple $5,000 in a settlement. Continue reading “News Round-Up: November 19, 2021”
House Democrats Pass ‘Build Back Better’ Bill In 220-213 Vote
House Democrats finally passed President Biden’s “Build Back Better” agenda on Friday but the legislation now heads to the Senate where it faces an uncertain future. Continue reading “House Democrats Pass ‘Build Back Better’ Bill In 220-213 Vote”
Teaser: ‘Finding Magic Mike’ Gives Men Chance To Regain Their Mojo
If you’re looking to add a little “magic” to TV viewing, check out the first official teaser for the upcoming HBO Max series, “Finding Magic Mike.” Continue reading “Teaser: ‘Finding Magic Mike’ Gives Men Chance To Regain Their Mojo”
Kyle Rittenhouse Found Not Guilty On All Charges
Kyle Rittenhouse has been found not guilty on all charges in the shooting deaths of two men and wounding of a third at a Wisconsin protest against racial injustice last year. Continue reading “Kyle Rittenhouse Found Not Guilty On All Charges”
Video: Performing Arts High Schools Celebrate Launch Of ‘tick, tick,…BOOM!’
To celebrate the launch of tick, tick…BOOM!, the feature directorial debut from Pulitzer Prize, Grammy, Emmy and Tony Award winner Lin-Manuel Miranda, Netflix is shining a spotlight on emerging teen performers and filmmakers to celebrate the arts and honor the legacy of beloved American composer and playwright Jonathan Larson (1960-1996). Continue reading “Video: Performing Arts High Schools Celebrate Launch Of ‘tick, tick,…BOOM!’”
News Round-Up: November 18, 2021
Some news items you might have missed: • Boy Culture: Out Olympian Gus Kenworthy announces he will be the face of Prada’s Fall/Winter 2021 campaign. Continue reading “News Round-Up: November 18, 2021”
Ever Notice Some Gay Men Avoid Smiling In Photos?
Why don’t gay men smile in photos? That’s the question Michael Henry poses in his latest light-hearted short film exploring the ins and outs of gay culture. Continue reading “Ever Notice Some Gay Men Avoid Smiling In Photos?”
The Top 10 Cities In The World To Relocate To
Smart folks at MONEY crunched the data to come up with a Top 10 list of best cities in the world to relocate to resulting in Austin, Texas, scoring the top spot. Continue reading “The Top 10 Cities In The World To Relocate To”