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Laverne Cox Shines in the Heartfelt Southern Comedy ‘Clean Slate’
Laverne Cox leads an appealing ensemble in the refreshingly upbeat, proudly queer comedy series "Clean Slate."
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RFK Jr. Grilled by Senators Over Controversial AIDS Theories
Trump's HHS nominee was questioned about his dangerous and unfounded assertions regarding public health, including the cause of AIDS.
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Pete Buttigieg Slams Trump’s Comments Following Air Tragedy
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg lambasted Donald Trump, who blamed the recent plane crash on him.
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Tulsi Gabbard’s Spiritual “Guru” Raged Against LGBTQ People
Audio recordings reveal the leader of a religious movement to which Tulsi Gabbard belongs spewed anti-LGBTQ rhetoric from the pulpit.
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Pete Buttigieg Weighing Senate Run
The former Transportation Secretary is reportedly considering a run for one of Michigan’s U.S. Senate seats in 2026.
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Gay Man Who Stormed Capitol Says ‘No’ to Trump’s Pardon
Jason Riddle, who served prison time for participating in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, will not accept a pardon for his actions on that day.
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Trump Restricts Health Care for Trans Minors
The president's executive order prohibits federal funds from being spent by institutions providing gender-affirming care to people under 19.
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Costco Shareholders Vote Against Rolling Back DEI
Costco shareholders push back against efforts to undermine its pro-diversity policies and get a stark warning.
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Scott Bessent, a Gay Man, Confirmed as Treasury Secretary
Bessent, a former hedge fund manager, is now the highest-ranking LGBTQ person serving in the U.S. government.
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Trump Paves Way to Ban Transgender Service Members
Trump's order declares transgender identity, and gender-affirming care, to be incompatible with military readiness.
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Scena’s ‘AJAX’ is Tragically Over-Complicated
Striking design and a capable cast can’t save Scena Theatre’s muddled "AJAX" from falling on its own sword.
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St. Paul and Minneapolis Ban Target from Pride Celebration
Organizers of Twin Cities Pride cut ties with Target after the company cowers to right-wing outrage and ends all DEI initiatives.
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Paul Reubens Comes Out as Gay in Documentary
A new documentary features revealing interviews with the late Paul Reubens, best known as Pee-wee Herman, about his fall from grace.
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Lauren Boebert Storms Women’s Room Looking for a “Guy”
MAGA congresswomen Lauren Boebert (Co.) and Nancy Mace (S.C.) were left with egg on their faces after being duped by a rumor that a “guy”...
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The Bold and Beautiful Return of Kathy Griffin
Kathy Griffin emerges from the dark days of cancellation with "My Life on the PTSD List," her first tour in six years.
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CrossFit Rules Target Trans Athletes
In a harsh blow to transgender competitors, CrossFit Games will restrict athletes to competing based on their assigned sex at birth.
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Gay Trump Nominee Scott Bessent Demands Bishop’s Apology
The Treasury Secretary nominee blasted Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde for a sermon begging Trump to show "mercy" to transgender children.
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‘Presence’: A Haunting We Will Go
Steven Soderbergh's unsettling "Presence" lends a chilling new perspective to the haunted house thriller.
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This Week’s Advertisers: Kathy Griffin, January 23, 2025
Please support our advertisers in the January 23 edition of Metro Weekly, featuring Kathy Griffin on the cover.
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Trump Bans Pride Flags at U.S. Embassies
The Trump State Department is banning the Pride flag from being flown at U.S. embassies and government facilities both home and abroad.
