Friday, Dec 8, 2023

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Friday, Dec 8, 2023

News

Democratic Wisconsin Governor Vetoes Bill to Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Kids
Democratic Wisconsin Governor Vetoes Bill to Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Kids

Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on Wednesday vetoed a bill that sought to outlaw gender-affirming care for minors.

by Harm Venhuizen | Dec 7

Fear and Uncertainty for LGBTQ+ Russians in Wake of Supreme Court's 'Extremist' Ruling
Fear and Uncertainty for LGBTQ+ Russians in Wake of Supreme Court's 'Extremist' Ruling

Fear and uncertainty, already a fact of life for LGBTQ+ people in Russia thanks to steadily worsening oppression, has abruptly become worse – much worse.

by Kilian Melloy | Dec 7

Culture

Watch: When Archie Bunker Met Steve and a Queer Stereotype Was Destroyed on Network TV
Watch: When Archie Bunker Met Steve and a Queer Stereotype Was Destroyed on Network TV

It was the late, visionary producer Norman Lear who broke the boundary of portraying an out gay man on television who wasn't a stereotype. That was in an early...

Dec 7

Watch: Trailer Drops for Dan Levy Movie 'Good Grief'
Watch: Trailer Drops for Dan Levy Movie 'Good Grief'

Openly gay "Schitt's Creek" star Dan Levy has written and directed a new film that's due to stream on Netflix starting January 5, and the streamer has unleashed...

by Kilian Melloy | Dec 7

Pride

Iconic Chicago Queer Bar Closes Over Labor Dispute
Iconic Chicago Queer Bar Closes Over Labor Dispute

After months of boycotts by workers and performers, the bar announced that the venue was closing after four decades.

by Emell Adolphus | Dec 2

Watch: 'Far from Heaven' Co-Stars Julianne Moore and Dennis Quaid Have Surprise Reunion
Watch: 'Far from Heaven' Co-Stars Julianne Moore and Dennis Quaid Have Surprise Reunion

After 21 years, Moore and Quaid met up backstage at Good Morning America on Wednesday while she was there to promote her new film, "May December" and he was...

by Emell Adolphus | Nov 29

Media

The Castro's Winter Wonderland :: December 3, 2023
The Castro's Winter Wonderland :: December 3, 2023

Many came out to enjoy the Castro's Winter Wonderland where they visited Santa, the Grinch, local arts and craft vendors, and enjoyed a great drag Show.

by Darryl Pelletier | Dec 5

Santa Speedo Run Northalsted :: December 2, 2023
Santa Speedo Run Northalsted :: December 2, 2023

Sidetrack the Video Bar hosted the 12th annual Santa Speedo Run. The line wound down the street to enter the benefit that has raised funds since 2011 for the...

by Jerry Nunn | Dec 3