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Ohio Republicans Pass a Monstrous Trans Bathroom Ban
Ohio Republicans have passed a bill banning transgender people from using bathrooms matching their gender identity in public buildings.
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‘Maybe Happy Ending’: Love Among the Machines
Darren Criss leads a brand new Broadway musical romance about the fickle nature of machines and mortals.
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Exhibit: “Cardboard” at Rhizome DC
Three featured artists -- Christian Tribastone, Mei Mei Chang, and JS Adams -- celebrate the versatility of cardboard.
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A Gripping and Timely ‘Prayer for the French Republic’ at Theater J
Theater J's powerful "Prayer for the French Republic" strikes the right notes in its examination of identity and antisemitism.
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Mali Passes Law to Jail Gay People
"We all live in constant fear, now more than ever," a gay Malian told the organization Human Rights Watch.
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The WNO’s ‘Macbeth’ is a Soaring Operatic High
If you see one opera this season, let it be WNO's "Macbeth," Verdi's journey into the dark heart of the Scottish play.
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‘Little House on the Ferry’ is a Pure Gay Delight
A pint-sized production with a big heart and hugely talented cast, "Little House on the Ferry" finds the gay in everything.
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Gay Governor Jared Polis Shockingly Praises RFK Jr.
Critics slammed Colorado's Democratic governor for his enthusiastic support of anti-vaxxer Kennedy's nomination as head of HHS.
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Gay Adult Film Star Blasted for Hailing Trump’s Victory
Arad Winwin, a gay adult film star, received backlash for expressing support for -- and congratulating -- Donald Trump.
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This Week’s Advertisers: John Leguizamo, Nov. 14, 2024
Please support our advertisers in the November 14 edition of Metro Weekly, featuring John Leguizamo on the cover.
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“The Fabric of Freedom” is the WorldPride 2025 Theme
WorldPride's theme, "The Fabric of Freedom," is meant to represent unity as well as be a global call to action to the LGBTQ community.
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Kierra Johnson: To Fight Trump, We Must “Lean Into Community”
In a post-election interview, the Task Force’s Kierra Johnson details how the organization will stand up to the Trump administration.
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Drop in Syphilis Cases as Gay Men Turn to doxyPEP
The CDC reports that syphilis diagnoses have decreased among gay and bisexual men, which may be due to increased use of doxyPEp.
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Trump Taps Anti-LGBTQ Matt Gaetz for Attorney General
The Florida Republican congressman has referred to the LGBTQ community as "degenerate" and has opposed pro-LGBTQ federal legislation.
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Should LGBTQ People Disengage From Trump-Loving Families?
A psychologist has suggested that LGBTQ people upset by Donald Trump's win distance themselves from Trump-supporting family members.
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Trans Student Severely Beaten by Bullies. School Does Nothing.
The victim's mother is criticizing school officials, claiming they didn't contact police or medical professionals until she intervened.
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Maryland Pays $750K to Trans Inmate Beaten by Guard
Maryland's Department of Corrections will pay $750,000 to Amber Canter, an inmate who sued after being assaulted by a correctional officer.
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Two House Democrats Oppose Trans Athletes in Women’s Sports
Tom Suozzi and Seth Moulton's comments come as pundits are blaming transgender issues as one reason voters rejected Harris.
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Texas City Places $10,000 “Bathroom Bounty” on Trans People
Odessa, Texas, now allows people to sue transgender individuals for at least $10k if they enter or use gender-affirming restrooms.
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12 Maryland College Students Use Grindr to Assault a Gay Man
The suspects, all Salisbury University students, are accused of "targeting" the victim due to his sexual orientation.
