LGBTQ News and More
How LGBTQ Women and Allies are Reshaping Pro Sports
Not without its challenges, queer women in pro sports are raising the bar for representation, social justice and media attention. But what forces are behind this new narrative and long overdue power shift?
Out Trans Bishop Elected in Evangelical Lutheran Church
For the first time, a major denomination of the Christian faith tradition has elected an out transgender cleric to bishop.
Reversing Trump, US Restores Transgender Health Protections
The U.S. will protect gay and transgender people against sex discrimination in health care, the Biden administration announced, reversing a Trump-era policy that sought to narrow the scope of legal rights in sensitive situations involving medical care.
Reports: Young Gay Iranian Murdered, Beheaded by Brother, Cousins
A 20-year-old gay Iranian preparing to flee the country to be with the man he loved didn't have the chance: He was murdered. His corpse was beheaded by his half-brother and two cousins in an honor killing.
'I Just Feel Like Myself': A Nonbinary Child in Their Own Words
A family embraces their child's identity as "boy-girl," collectively navigating school and public spaces with mother Shira saying, "This is who they envisioned themselves to be, and we just didn't put hurdles in front of them."
Massachusetts Mom Wants Outside Review of Black Teen's Death
Family members and activists are demanding answers in the death of a Black and LGBTQ teen whose body was found near her home in a Boston suburb last month.
TV's Growth is a Boon for 'Diverse Voices' Among Novelists
Growing up an avid reader, Kwana Jackson knew where to look for romance novels with Black characters: Segregated in the "African American interest" section where only determined shoppers would find them.
Bye, Bye, Bye: Latin American Boy Band CNCO Loses Member
The Latin American boy band CNCO is downsizing.
German Catholics to Bless Gay Unions Despite Vatican Ban
Germany's powerful Catholic progressives are openly defying a recent Holy See pronouncement that priests cannot bless same-sex unions by offering such blessings at services in about 100 different churches all over the country this week.
Prospects Dim for Passage of LGBTQ Rights Bill in Senate
Controlling Congress and the White House for the first time in a decade, Democrats were hopeful that this would be the year they finally secured civil rights protections for LGBTQ Americans.
News
Vans Co-Founder Paul Van Doren Dies at 90
Paul Van Doren, co-founder of the Vans company whose iconic Southern California sneakers were beloved by skateboarders and became an international success, has died. He was 90.
Entertainment
Review: Censored in the 1940s, 'The Man Who Lived Underground' is Just as Relevant Today
Wright's real-life depiction of what was commonplace across the U.S. - a j'accuse to white policing and Jim Crow laws of the era and pervasive societal racism - made it ripe for censorship.
Business
Weak Jobs Report Spurs New Arguments Over Big Fed Spending
President Joe Biden insists an unexpected slowdown in companies' hiring is clear new proof the U.S. needs the multitrillion-dollar federal boost he's pushing.
Technology
Online Speech Shield Under Fire As Trump Facebook Ban Stays
Lurking beneath Facebook's decision on whether to continue Donald Trump's suspension from its platform has raised a more complex and consequential question.
Finance
Experts Say You May Be Entitled to Free Health Insurance Now
The latest coronavirus relief package did more than dole out $1,400 checks. The law also made health insurance free for millions more people and reduced costs for others, at least for now.
Cars
Edmunds: The Top Off-Road Vehicles for 2021
Edmunds experts report on five ultra-capable off-roaders that are either already on dealer lots or worth waiting for in the coming months.
Style
Strong Sales from Tapestry, Lee Maker Show Clothing Rebound
Strong sales results from Coach's parent as well as from the maker of Wrangler and Lee jeans offer the latest evidence that shoppers' spending on fashion and accessories is rebounding to pre-pandemic levels.rn
Health/Fitness
UK to Ease Holiday Travel Ban Yet Keeps Most Quarantines
Britain announced a "first tentative step" Friday toward resuming international travel, saying U.K. citizens will be able to travel to countries including Portugal, Iceland and Israel later this month without having to quarantine upon their return.rn
Travel
Norwegian Cruise Line Threatens to Skip Florida's Ports
Miami-based Norwegian Cruise Line is threatening to steer clear of Florida after the governor signed legislation banning businesses from requiring that customers show proof of vaccination against COVID-19.rn
Nightlife
Bad Romance: Jack Mackenroth Breaks Up with Dolf Dietrich (and It Is Not Pretty)
Break-ups don't get nastier than this. And because of Twitter, one between two popular adult male personalities has become very public.
Recent Reviews
Review: Severin's 'Deep Blood' a Slapdash Genre Oddity
Joe D'Amato's final word on sharksploitation, "Deep Blood," is now available on Blu-ray from Severin Films. Boasting a stellar 1080p presentation from a new 2K scan of the camera negative, this is the best this downtrodden, slapdash oddity has looked.
Arrow's Definitive 4K of 'Donnie Darko' Deserves Every Superlative Thrown its Way
Richard Kelly's legendary first film gets premium 4K Ultra HD treatment from Arrow Films, with a new edition that deserves all the superlatives it gets. This is the best release of the film, full stop.
Review: 'The Columnist' Delves into Hate Speech - Maybe Not Deeply Enough
In the scathing Dutch horror film, a woman writer seeks murderous revenge on misogynist online trolls.