Windy City Times 2022-09-07 |
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| | Oklahoma being sued over anti-trans restroom law
Three Oklahoma students are suing the state over its law that bars transgender students from using the bathroom corresponding with their gender identity, KOSU reported. The 42-page suit challenges that Senate Bill 615 is unconstitutional. A ... | |
| | Yet another Chicago alderperson (Brookins) is retiring
Chicago Ald. Howard B. Brookins (21st Ward) has become the newest member of City Council to announce retirement. On Sept. 7, he stated that he will retire at the end of his term, CBS Chicago reported. ... | |
| | Maura Healey on track to become one of first lesbian governors in history
-- From a press release
Washington, DC — Tonight LGBTQ Victory Fund endorsed candidate Maura Healey earned the Democratic nomination in the Massachusetts gubernatorial race. She is now on track to become one of the first out lesbian governors in U.S. ... | |
| | Sky lose big in playoffs; Cubs win but White Sox are shut out
On Sept. 6, the Chicago Sky were hoping to wrap up their semifinal series with the Connecticut Sun with a win. However, the Sun had other plans. In a game Chicago never led, Connecticut crushed the ... | |
| | Ban on same-sex relations overturned in Saint Kitts and Nevis
In a major advance for LGBTQ+ rights in the Caribbean, a court for Saint Kitts and Nevis struck down a colonial-era law that banned the "abominable" crime of "buggery," LGBTQ Nation reported. The same court overturned ... | |
| | Report: Trans activist Brady-Davis expected to run for aldermanic seat
Politico Illinois Playbook reported that Precious Brady-Davisa longtime trans-rights activist who currently is the associate regional communications director at the environmental organization Sierra Clubis expected to run to represent the ... | |
| | Report: LGBTQ+-rights activists sentenced to death in Iran
Human-rights groups have said that two LGBTQ+-rights activists have been sentenced to death in Iran, the BBC reported. A court in Urmia found Zahra Seddiqi Hamedani, 31, and Elham Choubdar, 24, guilty of "corruption on Earth." ... | |
| | Equality Illinois endorses pro-equality candidates for statewide office
-- From a press release
Equality Illinois announced endorsements of pro-equality champions for the state's six constitutional offices, including Gov. JB Pritzker and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton for re-election and Alexi Giannoulias for Illinois Secretary ... | |
| | DANCE Rogers Park group Synapse Arts to hold Sept. 17 fundraiser
On Saturday, Sept. 17, there will be another “Crosswalk Dance” from the Rogers Park company Synapse Arts as well as another Jarvis Square Artisan Market and the celebration of National Dance Day. ... | |
| | Garza joins Chicago alderperson exodus
Ald. Susan Sadlowski Garzathe first member of the Chicago Teachers Union ever elected to City Council and a onetime ally of Mayor Lori Lightfootis retiring after two terms, The Chicago Tribune reported. Overall, Garzathe daughter of ... | |
| | Family Equality discussion at Center on Halsted on Sept. 9
On Friday, Sept. 9, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Center on Halsted will host a special Family Equality educational panel discussion about issues facing LGBTQ+ people and families. According to Family Equality, at least 11.3 million U.S. adults identify ... | |
| | Liz Truss is the new UK prime minister and has a poor LGBTQ+ record
Britain will get its third prime minister in just over three years as the ruling Conservative Party announced Sept. 5 it had chosen Liz Truss to be its new leader. Truss—who had appointed as secretary of ... | |
| | Equality Illinois endorses 15 LGBTQ+ candidates for the general election
-- From a press release
CHICAGO - Equality Illinois announced endorsements of a record number of LGBTQ+ candidates running for the office in a general election in Illinois. "We are excited to endorse fifteen out LGBTQ+ candidates, including three incumbent state ... | |
| | NATIONAL Convicted killer, school groups, Gloria Casarez, 'Gay Days'
A Philadelphia jury convicted Abdullah El-Amin of third-degree murder for taking the life of trans woman Mia Green, per The Philadelphia Gay News. He faces a lengthy prison term when sentenced in November. Green, 27, was ... | |
| | WORLD India ruling, Hong Kong dismissal, fatal attack, Mr. Gay Europe
In India, a Supreme Court ruling affirmed that same-sex couples and other non-traditional families are entitled to social benefitsa decision that stands in stark contrast to recent moves by Singapore to exclude LGBTQ+ people from the ... | |
| | Lightfoot, CDPH announce delegate agencies for 'Justice for All' initiative
-- From a press release
CHICAGO Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced that the Chicago Abortion Fund and Planned Parenthood of Illinois have been selected as the two delegate agencies for the city's ... | |
| | Philadelphia AIDS and housing activist Michael Hinson Jr. dies at 55
Michael Hinson Jr.a longtime AIDS and housing activist, and leader in Philadelphia's Black LGBTQ+ communitydied Aug. 27 of an undisclosed cause at age 55, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported. An obituary in the Philadelphia Gay News stated ... | |
| | Pro-LGBTQ+ group Agenda PAC to campaign against right-wing candidates
Several elected LGBTQ+ officeholders and veteran Democratic operatives have created Agenda PACa national organization that will work to preserve LGBTQ+ rights by campaigning against right-wing candidates, NBC News reported. Founder ... | |
| | Serena Williams' remarkable career likely over after US Open loss
After a career that includes a modern-day record 23 Grand Slam titles, tennis legend Serena Williams likely played her last match after a three-hour, 7-5, 6-7 (4), 6-1 loss to Australian player Ajla Tomljanovic in the ... | |
| | Chicago Sky prepare for game three of semis; Fire settle for draw
The defending WNBA champions the Chicago Sky will travel to Uncasville, Connecticut for Game 3 and Game 4 of the WNBA semifinals against the Connecticut Sun. Game 3 is on Sunday, Sept. 4, at 12 p.m. ... | |
| | WCT co-founder Tracy Baim to host LGBTQ+ history event at UpRising
Windy City Times co-founder and Chicago Reader publisher Tracy Baim will host "Chicago's LGBTQ Past, Present and Future; A Special October LGBTQ History Month Program" on Saturday, Oct. 1, 1-3 p.m., at UpRising Bakery and Cafe ... | |
| | About Face Theatre announces 2022-2023 season
-- From a press release
CHICAGO (August 31, 2022) — About Face Theatre is excited to announce plans for its 28th season. Dedicated to advancing LGBTQ+ equity through community building, education, and performance, AFT will ... | |
| | Local LGBTQ+ icon Dr. C.C. Carter returns to Chicago in a new position
Dr. Carla "C.C." Carter is back. After being away for a few years and embarking on a few adventures (like graduating from seminary school), Carteran acclaimed writer, poet, and performeris back in Chicago as managing director ... |
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| | Non-binary performer Tommy Novak talks being in Lyric Opera's 'Fiddler on the Roof'
Fiddler on the Roof is a series of stories based on Jewish life in a village that was made into a musical play in 1964. The North American premiere of a new production of this classic musical will debut Sept. 17 ... | |
| | THEATER Griffin launches season with 'Marys Seacole'
Griffin Theatre Company will launch its 33rd season with the Midwest premiere drama Marys Seacole, written by Pulitzer Prize winner Jackie Sibblies Drury, and directed by Jerrell L. Henderson and Hannah Todd. The production will run ... | |
| | Billy Masters
"You've touched our hearts and minds to be our authentic self, to use our voices, to dream big. Thank you for your leadership and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially for women and women of ... | |
| | THEATER Theo Ubique to launch 25th-anniversary season with 'Refuge'
Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre will open its 25th-anniversary season with the Midwest premiere of Refuge, a new play with music and puppetry from creators Satya Jnani Chavez and Andrew Rosendorf, with translations by Mari Meza-Burgos. Refuge ... | |
| | SHOWBIZ Lady Gaga, VMAs, Emmys, daytime soap, anti-trans comments
Lady Gaga might perform a virtual concert on the popular online video game Fortnite sometime soon, according to Out Magazine, citing Kotaku. In a previous press release by Fortnite developer Epic Games, the studio announced that ... | |
| | 'Barlesque' launches at Sidetrack
On Sept. 1 at Northalsted/Boystown nightspot Sidetrack, Barlesque kicked off. Nightlife figure Khloe Daniels hosted, introducing this year's bars, performers and choreographers. Barlesque brings Chicago nightlife superstars, local bars and ... | |
| | John D'Emilio talks new book, 'Memories of a Gay Catholic Boyhood'
In acclaimed author, LGBTQ+ historian and University of Illinois-Chicago (UIC) Gender and Women's Studies Professor Emeritus John D'Emilio's new memoir, Memories of a Gay Catholic Boyhood, he writes about coming of age in the 1950s and ... |
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| | Chicago Sky take 2-1 lead in WNBA semifinals
At Mohegan Sun Arena on Sept. 4, the Chicago Sky defeated the Connecticut Sun 76-72 to take a two-to-one lead in their best-of-five series. Candace Parker (16 points and 11 rebounds) recorded her 27th career playoff ... | |
| | Fire settle for another tie; Cease almost gets no-hitter; Cubs fall
On Sept. 3 in Ohio, the Chicago Fire FC settled for a 0-0 draw with the Columbus Crew. Chicago Fire FC Head Coach Ezra Hendrickson said of goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina, "He came up with another great ... | |
| | Pride Journey: Provincetown
I think it's safe to say that I found my new happy place. I had visited Provincetown, Massachusetts once before during the winter season and even then, I enjoyed my time there. Of course, P-Town is ... |
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