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Michigan Republican Calls for an End to Gay Marriage
State Rep. Josh Schriver says that the United States should reverse course and embrace laws that fully outlaw same-sex marriage.
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Alabama Bigots Want to Ban LGBTQ Group from Christmas Parade
Clean Up Alabama, yet another anti-gay group attempting to ban all LGBTQ books from libraries, became inflamed after Prattville Pride was given permission to participate...
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Walmart Jumps on the “Abolish DEI” Bandwagon
The retail giant is the latest company to roll back pro-diversity and pro-LGBTQ policies under pressure from conservatives.
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The Shock and Awe of Desiree Dik
Desiree Dik causes a stir wherever they go, from "The Boulet Brothers' Dragula" to slaying at D.C.'s Red Bear Brewing Co.
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Ohio Governor Signs Trans Bathroom Ban into Law
Mike DeWine signed a bill into law that will restrict transgender students from using facilities that match their gender identity.
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California Confirms First Case of Deadlier Mpox Strain
The infected individual had recently traveled to Africa, where there is an ongoing outbreak of the deadlier clade I mpox strain.
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The Power of Gratitude
Because of the election, Thanksgiving 2024 may be more painful than in some years past, but gratitude can empower your resolve.
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Khalid Admits He’s Gay After Being Outed
The Grammy-nominated singer responded after rapper Hugo Almonte levied all sorts of accusations against him on social media.
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Boston Man Assaults Transgender Woman on Subway
The victim was riding a Blue Line train when she was accosted by an unknown man who beat her while yelling derogatory remarks.
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Shooting at Gay Bathhouse in Pittsburgh Leaves Man Hospitalized
A homeless man is charged with attempted murder after shooting one patron and menacing six others inside the popular Club Pittsburgh.
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Senate Bill Would Fully Erase Transgender Identity in U.S.
Senator Roger Marshall's bill would legally prohibit recognition of a person's gender that doesn't align with their assigned sex at birth.
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Trump Reportedly Plans to Kick Transgender People Out of Military
Prohibition on military service would discharge at least 15,000 transgender individuals and ban any future transgender enlistees.
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Trump Taps Gay Billionaire Scott Bessent to Lead Treasury
Wall Street analysts believe Bessent will encourage Trump to roll back his aggressive plans for imposing tariffs on imported goods.
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Victims of Club Q Shooting Sue Sheriff’s Office and Club’s Owners
A pair of lawsuits claim that the El Paso County Sheriff's Office and Club Q could have taken more action to prevent the 2022 mass...
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Jussie Smollett’s Conviction for Hate Crime Hoax Reversed
The Illinois Supreme Court overturned Jussie Smollett's 2021 conviction, saying prosecutors had no right to retry him.
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Crowd Cheers as Trans Women Beaten in Minneapolis
Two transgender women were beaten by a group of men at a light rail station as a crowd cheered and no one intervened to help.
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This Week’s Advertisers: J.Paul – The Soprano, Nov. 21, 2024
Please support our advertisers in the November 21 edition of Metro Weekly, featuring local singer J.Paul on the cover.
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‘Gladiator II’ is a Thrilling Roman Fight Club
Ridley Scott's late-coming sequel "Gladiator II" stakes few claims to necessity, but the action epic definitely entertains.
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‘Wicked’ is Overstuffed and Undercooked
Cynthia Erivo's impassioned performance is the most real thing in the artificial Oz of Jon M. Chu's CGI-heavy "Wicked"
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Sarah McBride Criticized for Complying with Restroom Ban
Transgender advocates criticize Congresswoman-elect, saying she's setting a dangerous precedent by acquiescing to Republican demands.
