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| | Nonbinary actors make history at Tonys
A Tony Awards ceremony that was already unique when queer Oscar-winning host Ariana DeBose hosted an unscripted event (because of the writers' strike) became even more historic when two nonbinary ... |
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| | Ehrenfeld becomes first gay AMA president during Chicago event
On June 13, a truly historic inauguration took place at the annual American Medical Association (AMA) meeting of its House of Delegates as Dr. Jesse Ehrenfeld became the first openly gay president in the history of ... | | 
| | Gay attorney Ed Underhill becomes newest Cook County judge
On June 8, the investiture of Ed Underhill took place at the Supreme Court of Illinois building, 160 N. LaSalle St., as he became the newest Cook County judge to be sworn in. The Honorable ... | | 
| | LGBTQ, women's rights supporters to protest for civil rights in Chicago June 24
--From a joint press release
On the anniversary of the Supreme Court's Dobbs anti-abortion decision, with a major anti-LGBTQ decision expected this month, and hundreds of anti-LGBTQ bills pending in statehouses around the nation, organizers vow a rebirth of the spirit ... | | 
| | VIEWPOINT For divorced parents, transgender children's health can present tricky dilemmas
Over the last few months, issues impacting individuals who identify as transgender and non-binary are getting a lot of attention in the media and among some politicians. Sadly, because it's become a political issue; a lot ... | | 
| | Lesbian mixed martial artist announces retirement
On June 10—after one of her most dominant performances in years—Amanda Nunes, considered the greatest women's fighter of all time, announced her retirement at UFC 289 in Vancouver, ESPN reported. The now-former UFC fighter beat Irene ... | | 
| | SAVOR The James Beard Awards; Father's Day suggestions
The James Beard Awards took place June 5 at the Lyric Opera House in Chicago—and the city celebrated a couple winners. Chicago's Damarr Brown, who is chef de cuisine at Hyde Park's Virtue restaurant, was named ... | | 
| | Sidetrack marks its 41st year
Sidetrack and its owners, Art Johnston & Pepe Pena, celebrated the club's 41st Anniversary on June 8 along with hundreds of patrons. Food was provided—as well as specially priced cocktails at $3.00 a piece and drawings ... | | 
| | Arizona governor vetoes anti-trans restroom bill
Among other things on June 8, Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed Republican-sponsored legislation to restrict use of public school restrooms by transgender students, NBC News/AP reported. Under the measure, public schools in Arizona would have ... | | 
| | Chicago Fire FC, Chicago Red Stars lose Pride Night match-ups
On June 10—during an evening in which the Chicago Fire FC celebrated its annual Pride Night—the home team fell to the Columbus Crew 2-1 at Soldier Field. The result marked the Fire's first loss at home ... | | 
| | Iceland passes trans-inclusive conversion-therapy ban
In a landslide majority, Iceland's parliament, on June 9, passed a law banning so-called conversion therapy practices on the bases of sexual orientation, gender expression and gender identity, PinkNews reported. The country joined Brazil, Canada, New ... | | 
| | Chicago Black Gay Men's Caucus hosts inaugural fundraiser
Chicago Black Gay Men's Caucus held its first full-scale fundraiser, and launched an awards tradition on June 4. The event, entitled A Spring Fling, featured a full brunch buffet, a raffle, live music and an art ... | | 
| | NATIONAL La. bills, LGBTQ Southerners, gay-bar shooting, Maddow, Lemon, Grindr CEO
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) issued a press release criticizing Louisiana legislators for advancing three discriminatory bills targeting LGBTQ+ youth. The Senate passed a Gender Affirming Care Ban (HB 648) ... | | 
| | Toronto baseball player claims anti-LGBTQIA+ post wasn't hateful
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Bass said on June 8 he doesn't believe an anti-LGBTQIA+ social-media post he shared last month was hateful, ESPN reported. "I do not [believe it was hateful]," Bass said. "That's why ... | | 
| | WORLD Justin Trudeau, Pride parades, refugees, Oxford professor
Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he voiced "concerns" about LGBTQ2 rights and a democratic reversal in Poland amid criticism he did not say enough as Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki visited Canada, Global News reported. ... | | 
| | Lambda Literary names winners of the Jim Duggins, PhD Outstanding Mid-Career Novelist Prize
--From a Lambda Literary press release
Lambda Literary is pleased to announce Ryka Aoki and Aaron Hamburger as the winners of the 2023 Jim Duggins, PhD Outstanding Mid-Career Novelist Prize. Dedicated to the memory of author and journalist Jim Duggins, this prize ... | |
| | Lambda Legal applauds Biden admin pledge to advance LGBTQ+ equality during Pride Month
--From a Lambda Legal press release
(Washington, DC, June 8, 2023) — Today, President Biden announced a series of actions the Administration will take to fight for LGBTQ+ people's rights in America. Lambda Legal CEO Kevin Jennings released the following statement: "At ... | | 
| | A record 1,185 LGBTQ+ elected officials now serving in the United States
--From an LGBTQ+ Victory Institute press release
Washington, DC — Today LGBTQ+ Victory Institute released its 2023 Out for America Report, the only national census of out LGBTQ+ elected officials in the United States. With at least 1,185 out LGBTQ+ elected officials currently ... | | 
| | Anti-LGBTQ+ televangelist Pat Robertson dies at 93
The Rev. Marion Gordon "Pat" Robertson—an influential and controversial voice of conservative Christianity who even ran for president in 1988—has died at age 93. The Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) initially ... |
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| | Viktor Luna moonlights once again on Project Runway
Out and proud fashion designer Viktor Luna returns for more challenges in the upcoming season 20 of Project Runway. The Emmy Award-winning competition series has assembled 14 designers from its past, with Christian Siriano serving as
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| | The Den Theatre to host 'Stand Up for Pride' on June 23
--From a press release
Chicago, Illinois — The Den Theatre today announced Stand-Up for Pride, featuring LGBTQ+ comedians Gwen La Roka (she/her), Krystal Ball (she/he/they), Jayleigh (he/him), Princess Gwen Rose ... | | 
| | Andersonville Midsommarfest celebration continues Swedish tradition
The Andersonville neighborhood hosted its annual Midsommarfest celebration June 9-11. Thousands of people came to take part in the Swedish summer tradition, and many great musicians, artists, vendors and different kinds of food were on hand on hand. Among ... | | 
| | Billy Masters: Sister Roma goes to Sacramento
"I rise to commemorate the start of Pride Month by honoring the one and only queen of drag, RuPaul. RuPaul Charles has become an American phenomenon and an icon. Nobody has more charisma, uniqueness, nerve and ... | | 
| | SHOWBIZ Rufus Wainwright, Taylor Swift, Diana Ross, lesbian film, marriage items
Queer Grammy-nominated singer Rufus Wainwright has released the new album Folkocracy, a press item announced. The star-studded collection of folk-music reinventions ... |
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