All posts tagged "LGBTQ"
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This Week’s Advertisers: Issue of August 1, 2024
Please support our advertisers in the August 1 Metro Weekly, featuring our analysis of the seven Democratic vice-presidential frontrunners.
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Lance Bass: ‘I Was Misdiagnosed’ With Wrong Type of Diabetes
The former NSYNC bandmate was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes several years ago, but only recently learned that he actually has Type 1.
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This Week’s Advertisers: Issue of July 11, 2024
Please support our advertisers in the July 11 issue of Metro Weekly, featuring a reader forum on the President Biden situation.
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Grindr Fined $6 Million for Sharing “Sensitive” User Data
A Norwegian court upheld a fine imposed on Grindr for allegedly sharing users' "sensitive" information with third parties.
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Pennsylvania Man Charged with Dismembering Trans 14-Year-Old
DeShawn Watkins faces charges of first-degree murder and abuse of a corpse in the slaying of transgender teen Pauly Likens.
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Chinese Citizens Are More LGBTQ-Friendly Than Government
Amid the Chinese Communist Party's crackdown on the LGBTQ community, a Williams Institute report finds pockets of acceptance.
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Palestine Protestors Stop Toronto’s Pride Parade
Coalition Against Pinkwashing cancels Canada’s largest Pride parade and issues a list of demands to include boycotting Israel.
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Americans Find Changing Gender Morally Wrong, Says Gallup Poll
A thin majority finds transitioning morally wrong, while a larger majority opposes bans on gender-affirming care for minors.
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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Raises $2 Million for ACLU
Launched in April 2023, the ACLU’s Drag Defense Fund works to counter attacks against the LGBTQ community on multiple fronts.
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Noah J. Ricketts is Living His Passion in ‘The Great Gatsby’
Ricketts, who was featured in Showtime's "Fellow Travelers," is playing a pivotal character in the Broadway musical adaptation of "Gatsby."
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Bailey Anne is the First Trans Woman to Win Miss Maryland USA
There’s always something new at D.C.’s Capital Pride Parade. The route might get tweaked. Some contingent goes particularly over the top, or there might be...
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Brittany Howard, With Pride
As the Grammy-winning singer prepares to headline Wolf Trap's Out & About Festival, she takes time for some deep talk.
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Robert Davis Gets 15 to 30 Years for Murder of Josh Kruger
Kruger, a gay journalist and recovering addict, was shot by Davis seven times at his home in South Philadelphia last October.
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Why You Shouldn’t Panic About ‘Gay Ringworm’ Infection
While TMVII fungus can be more resistant than similar ringworm infections, current medications should offer adequate treatment.
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A West Virginia Bakery Lets Haters Eat Their Words
Charleston’s Rock City Cake Co. puts bitter Pride attacks on sweet butter cookies to deliciously combat homophobia.
