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•	Chicago native named as state's fifth poet laureate

•	WINDY CITY TIMES 2020 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

•	Chicago's pandemic budget passes

•	Lawsuit filed regarding trans exclusion for health benefits

•	New study: Military transgender ban hurts readiness

•	AFC holds virtual 'Gala35' celebration

•	GLAAD: 81% of LGBTQs voted for Biden

•	Lopez's office vandalized again

•	Lambda Legal files diversity-based suit against Trump executive order

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Gov. Pritzker, Vanessa Williams to be at AFC's 'Gala35' Nov. 19
CHICAGO — AIDS Foundation Chicago (AFC) marks its milestone 35th year of service with 'Gala35,' a virtual celebration and fundraiser taking place Thursday, Nov. 19, at 6 p.m. The event features an esteemed panel of guest ... more

•	PPIL extends Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy program statewide
•	THEATER Pride Arts artistic director resigns; PFP keeps Zak
•	SHOWBIZ Wentworth Miller, Whitney, lesbian author, Mark Wahlberg
•	PASSAGES Marsha M. Wetzel
•	Civil rights, LGBT groups challenge extreme punishment of gay man for texts

Local

Chicago's pandemic budget passes
On Nov. 24, The Chicago City Council passed the city's 2021 pandemic budget. According to a media release, "The $12.8 billion budget was built in close collaboration with City Council members, labor partners and other key ... more

•	Chicago native named as state's fifth poet laureate
•	WINDY CITY TIMES 2020 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
•	Cook County budget unanimously passes
•	PASSAGES Adrian Ford
•	State Senator Feigenholtz encourages all to sign up for ACA benefits

Nation & World

Diabetes and HIV
Experts suggest that prolonged antiretroviral therapy (ART) of HIV-infected people is associated with increased risk of insulin resistance leading to type 2 diabetes. I suggest that this is not an accurate scientific explanation. Here's why. T ... more

•	Lawsuit filed regarding trans exclusion for health benefits
•	NATIONAL Conversion therapy, LGBTQ deaths, Pantene, Ralph Lauren
•	WORLD European Union, groundbreaking case, Caster Semenya

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"I think maybe I had something to do with it, because I was always a big fan of doing fancy dress with them when they were smaller, which Gemma hated, but Harry always embraced. Who doesn't love playing dress up?"—Harry Styles' ... more

•	SHOWBIZ: Awards, 'Bebop,' Andy Cohen, Mariah Carey, Revry
•	MOVIES Paul Bettany talks 'Uncle Frank' and his own closeted father
•	MOVIES Peter Macdissi reflects on making 'Uncle Frank'

Theater / Dance

THEATER Harry Lennix to direct Dec. 13 reading of 'Mercy'
Northlight Theatre will present an Interplay New Play Development Program reading of Mercy, written by Felicia Oduh and directed by Harry Lennix (known for his acting roles on TV shows such as The Blacklist and Billions ... more

•	Play development series seeks new plays authored by artists of color
•	Hubbard Street Dance presents surrealist film online Dec. 3, 5 and 6
•	About Face Theatre starts 25th season with Kickback online short play fest

Music

SHOWBIZ: Awards, 'Bebop,' Andy Cohen, Mariah Carey, Revry
The American Music Awards aired live Nov. 22 and some of the biggest names in music took home awards; Taraji P. Henson hosted. According to CNN.com, Doja Cat won new artist of the year and Becky ... more

•	Jim Verraros: From 'Idol' to now
•	The African American Arts Alliance announces 2020 Black Excellence Awards
•	SHOWBIZ Viola Davis, Tyler Posey, Elton John, Tegan and Sara

Books / Art

Five Worth Finding: Restaurants, OUT100, children's book, face mask
—Perry's Steakhouse & Grille (PerrysSteakhouse.com): This suburban spot (with two restaurants in Oak Brook and Schaumburg) is well-known for its delicious cuts of meat, sumptuous sides and hand-crafted cocktails. It's ... more

•	Chicago native named as state's fifth poet laureate
•	BOOKS/ART Local man releases sketches by famous artist uncle
•	Artist Riva Lehrer talks new memoir, career, state of the world

Trans

PPIL extends Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy program statewide
During this year's Transgender Awareness Week (which culminates with the Transgender Day of Remembrance on Nov. 20), Planned Parenthood of Illinois (PPIL) is highlighting its Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy (GAHT) ... more

•	Lawsuit filed regarding trans exclusion for health benefits
•	New study: Military transgender ban hurts readiness
•	MOVIES Trans-focused Born to Be to be released Nov. 20

AIDS & Health

•	WINDY CITY TIMES 2020 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
•	Diabetes and HIV
•	State Senator Feigenholtz encourages all to sign up for ACA benefits

Lesbian

Artist Riva Lehrer talks new memoir, career, state of the world
In queer artist, writer and curator Riva Lehrer's recently released memoir Golem Girl, she takes readers on a journey through her life via the lens of her being born with spina bifida and the way that ... more

•	Women's soccer league announces 2021 competition framework
•	PASSAGES Marsha M. Wetzel
•	The Amazon Trail: Rats fleeing a sinking ship

Sports

Chicago Red Stars announce annual #SHEINSPIRESME award winners
CHICAGO (November 23, 2020) — The Chicago Red Stars announced the three winners of the 2020 #SHEINSPIRESME award. The Chicago Red Stars #SHEINSPIRESME Award is an annual award that is presented to women who exemplify leadership, ... more

•	Blackhawks hire woman as player development coach
•	Women's soccer league announces 2021 competition framework
•	Three Red Stars selected for upcoming U.S. WNT Camp

Youth

WORLD French plan, 'gay panic' defense, trans youth case, Northern Triangle
The French government unveiled a national plan to combat hatred and discrimination against LGBTQ people, and the initiative emphasises the importance of inclusive education in stamping out homophobia, RFI.fr reported. The three-year plan aims to make ... more

•	Same-sex parents are 7X more likely to raise adopted, foster children
•	Inclusive curriculum tools offered to schools during LGBTQ History Month
•	About Face Theatre announces 25th season of new work, digital performances