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New Doc-Film ‘Studio One Forever’ + More News

Some news items you might have missed: • The Queer Review: Studio One in West Hollywood, one of the first gay discos, operated from 1974-1993 and proved to be an oasis for so many at a time when the world treated the community like second class citizens. Read the 4-star review of the new doc-film Studio One Forever. Continue reading “New Doc-Film ‘Studio One Forever’ + More News”

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Ukraine Aims For February Peace Summit At UN

Ukraine Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba - Ukraine hopes for a February peace summit to be held at the United Nations
Ukraine Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba (screen capture)
Ukraine Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba says his country hopes to have a peace summit by the end of February, which would align with the anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Continue reading “Ukraine Aims For February Peace Summit At UN”

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Russia’s Parliament Approves Law Banning LGBT “Behavior”

Russian President Vladimir Putin (screen capture)
Russian President Vladimir Putin (screen capture)
Russia’s parliament has approved legislation supported by President Vladimir Putin that expands the country’s prohibition of “LGBT propaganda” and bans the “demonstration” of LGBT behavior. In other words, queer folks will get fined for being perceived as “acting gay.” Continue reading “Russia’s Parliament Approves Law Banning LGBT “Behavior””

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Neighbors Rally Around Couple After Pride Flag Burned + More News

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Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: A progress Pride flag was burned at the home of a gay couple in Boise, Idaho, after one flag had been stolen and another vandalized earlier. Neighbors and others rallied around the couple by flying Pride flags for the first time. Continue reading “Neighbors Rally Around Couple After Pride Flag Burned + More News”

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Gays Have A Problem With New Grindr CEO + More News

Photo of the gay dating app Grindr
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Some news items you might have missed: • Out: Grindr has a new CEO, George Arison, who has apparently aligned himself with Donald Trump and conservative policies at times. Plus, he has been known to support politicians who rolled back rights for trans children after getting elected. Continue reading “Gays Have A Problem With New Grindr CEO + More News”

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Hugh Jackman Will Wolverine Once Again + More News

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Hugh Jackman as Wolverine (image: 20th Century Studios)
Some news items you might have missed: • Twitter: Hugh Jackman said 2016’s “Logan” would be his last appearance as Wolverine. Then last night, Ryan Reynolds posted this video clip – 37.5 million views at this writing. Continue reading “Hugh Jackman Will Wolverine Once Again + More News”

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Report: Russia Spent Millions To Influence Politics In Dozens Of Countries

Russian President Vladimir Putin (screen capture)
Russian President Vladimir Putin (screen capture)
This would be some of that “interference” we kept hearing about regarding the 2016 election? A new report reveals massive spending by Russia in efforts to influence elections and politics in dozens of countries. Continue reading “Report: Russia Spent Millions To Influence Politics In Dozens Of Countries”