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50 Years in 50 Weeks: 1994, Pedro Got Real
1994 was a big year for LGBT arts. But perhaps the brightest — yet sadly briefest — star to shine was Pedro Zamora in Season 3 of MTV's "The Real World," set in San Francisco.
Diner Shot During Robbery at High-End NYC Restaurant
A diner at a high-end Manhattan restaurant was shot in the leg during a stickup in the eatery's outdoor seating area, police said.
Polis, 1st Openly Gay Governor Elected, Marries in Colorado
Colorado's Jared Polis, who became the first openly gay man in the United States to be elected governor in 2018, has married his longtime partner and first gentleman Marlon Reis, a writer and animal welfare advocate.
Watch: After Losing Calif. Governor Bid, Caitlyn Jenner Says She 'Can't Believe' Results
Caitlyn Jenner earned just one percent of votes in California's recall election.
Former Fox News Anchor Shepard Smith Opens Up about Being the 'Token Gay'
CNBC anchor Shepard Smith gave a few pointers for how LGTBQ+ professionals can deal with being "tokenized" at work. Rule #1: Use calm, concise, face to face communication.
Draft of Cuba's New Family Code Opens Door for Gay Marriage
The draft of a new family code for Cuba released Wednesday proposes allowing same-sex couples to marry and adopt as well as giving children greater participation in decisions that affect them.
As COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates Rise, Religious Exemptions Grow
An estimated 2,600 Los Angeles Police Department employees are citing religious objections to try to get out of the required COVID-19 vaccination. In Washington state, thousands of state workers are seeking similar exemptions.
Thirst-trapping — and Knitting — with Tom Daley
Tom Daley loves to thirst-trap. He also loves to knit and has an IG page dedicated to his work.
Watch: 'Fierce Looks' Earn Australian Fly Species a RuPaul-Derived Name
An Australian entomologist has given the name Opaluma rupaul to a newly discovered species of soldier fly, a metallic-looking, rainbow insect he says earned the name for "serving fierce looks."
Sudden Cardiac Death Risk Higher Among People Living with HIV
Sudden cardiac death — which occurs minutes after the heart suddenly stops beating — is far more likely to strike people living with HIV, according to a national study of U.S. veterans.
Trump's Gay Fans Gathered in Nashville... And Nobody Cared
Suppose Trump-supporting gays got together for a conference and the media, both liberal and conservative, didn't show up? Such appears to be the case for the "OutSpoken Pride" in Nashville, Tennessee this past weekend hosted by the Log Cabin Republicans.
Hong Kong Gay Games Pushed Back to 2023 Due to COVID
The Gay Games that were slated for next year in Hong Kong have been pushed back to 2023 due to concerns around the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Watch: After Christian Author Comes Out as Gay, he Thanks Wife for Support
Last summer, Matthew Paul Turner, a New York Times best-selling Christian children's book author, announced he was gay and ending his 15-year marriage.
These Rainbow Cocktails are Classic Pride, Any Time of Year
In this article we'll look at some classic Pride Flag colored-cocktails, because when it comes to tasty sipping it's Pride all year long.
Oklahoma School Ordered to Reinstate Transgender Professor
A university in southeast Oklahoma that was found to have discriminated against a transgender English professor must reinstate the professor with tenure, a federal appeals court ruled.
Emails Reveal Conflict Over Missouri LGBTQ History Exhibit
Missouri State Museum employees tried to defend an LGBTQ history exhibit to state officials before it was removed from the state Capitol after being displayed only four days, according to emails between museum and state officials.
Alaska's Largest Hospital Implements Crisis Care Standards
Overwhelmed by a surge in COVID-19 patients, Alaska's largest hospital on Tuesday implemented crisis standards of care, prioritizing resources and treatments to those patients who have the potential to benefit the most.
California Gov. Newsom Crushes Republican-Led Recall Effort
Despite warnings the race would be close, California Gov. Gavin Newsom decisively defeated efforts to kick him out of office, a win the Democrat cast as an endorsement of his handling of the coronavirus pandemic and his party's liberal values.
Circus Bella: Big Top Fun in Bay Area Parks
Circus Bella is now in the Bay Area offering the excitement of a circus in their new live shows taking place at various Bay Area parks. Two members of the company are out and proud members of the LGBTQ community.
After Years of Mocking AIDS Deaths, Conservative Talk Show Host Dies of Covid
A conservative radio host and pastor in Colorado has become the latest vocal opponent of COVID-19 precautions to die of the virus. He also made a name for himself by mocking people who died of AIDS.