LGBTQ News and More
South Korea's First Known Transgender Soldier Found Dead
South Korea's first known transgender soldier, who protested the military's decision last year to discharge her for undergoing gender reassignment surgery, was found dead at her home on Wednesday.
Lawmakers Can't Cite Local Examples of Trans Girls in Sports
Legislators in over 20 states introduced bills this year that would ban trans girls from competing on girls' sports teams in public high schools but in almost every case, sponsors can't cite a single instance where there were any problems.
Grindr Announces First Original Series - the Irreverent Comedy 'Bridesman'
With so many digital platforms hungry to produce their own original content, Grindr has now joined the ranks with their first original series, "Bridesman."
Cuomo Addresses Harassment Claims, Vows to Stay in Office
Besieged by sexual harassment allegations, a somber New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo apologized Wednesday, saying he "learned an important lesson" about his own behavior around women, but he said he intended to remain in office.
In a New Series, TCM Takes a Look at 'Problematic' Classics
TCM's new series "Reframed Classics" promises wide-ranging discussions about 18 culturally significant films from the 1920s through the 1960s that also have problematic aspects, including "Breakfast at Tiffany's," "Swing Time" and "Gone with the Wind."
Biden Stands by May Timeline for Vaccines for All US Adults
President Joe Biden said the U.S. expects to take delivery of enough coronavirus vaccine for all adults by the end of May — two months earlier than anticipated.
Wisconsin Lawmakers Launch Attack on Trans Athletes
Republican lawmakers in Wisconsin introduced two pieces of legislation that target trans student athletes at all levels of education, including elementary school, middle school, high school, and college.
Trans History's Forgotten Figure: Zackary Drucker on 'The Lady and the Dale'
Transgender multi-media artist and cultural producer Zackary Drucker chatted with EDGE about the complex historical figure that is Liz Carmichael, subject of HBO docuseries "The Lady and the Dale."
Chasten Buttigeig Shares Homophobic Workplace Story; Twitter Responds
Chasten Buttigieg took his support for the Equality Act to Twitter, where he shared a story of a homophobic workplace experience, and Twitter users shared their own harrowing stories, in turn.
Listen: Nathan Lane Looks Back at 'The Birdcage,' Wishes He'd Come Out Then
Nathan Lane remembers his breakout role in "The Birdcage" via "The Last Laugh" podcast...now wishes he'd come out back then.
News
Sun, Sand and Shots: Caribbean Seeks Vaccines to Revive Economy
The Caribbean is hunting for visitors and vaccines to jump-start the stalled economy in one of the world's most tourism-dependent regions.
Entertainment
Watch: 'Vaccine, Vaccine': Dolly Sings 'Jolene' Rewrite for Shot
Dolly Parton has written hundreds of songs over her decades-long career and it turns out her tune "Jolene" is the just right one for getting her COVID-19 vaccine.
Business
Comic-Con to Remain Virtual in 2021, Cites Financial Strain
San Diego Comic-Con will remain virtual for the July event, but organizers are planning for a smaller-scale gathering later this year.
Technology
Keeping Clean Could Be Deadly: Briotech's Solution to Pandemic-Era Disinfection
Briotech, a global leader in HOCl technology and manufacturing, has created a multi-use product line with game-changing technologies in health and disinfection.
Finance
President Biden's Plan To Change Credit Reporting And Scoring
If President Biden has his way, he will create a public credit reporting agency (CRA) to compete with the three major credit bureaus and maybe one day replace them altogether.
Cars
New or Used? Either Way, Price Hikes Squeeze U.S. Auto Buyers
The viral pandemic has triggered a cascade of price hikes throughout America's auto industry — a surge that has made both new and used vehicles unaffordable for many.
Style
From Undies to Outerwear: Be Seen in Green
Whether you're alone or spending the day with your favorite leprechaun, here are 10 teasers to inspire you this St. Patrick's Day.
Health/Fitness
Tactical Shift: Europe Seeks Vaccine 'Overdrive' to Catch Up
Slow off the blocks in the race to immunize its citizens against COVID-19, Germany faces an unfamiliar problem: a glut of vaccines and not enough arms to inject them into.
Travel
Toilets, Noodles and Bonsai! Japan's 5 Most Unique Museums
Japan's 5,700 museums prove there's plenty to see and celebrate, including noodles, toilets and other unusual finds among the country's 47 prefectures.
Nightlife
SF Queer Bar Virgil's is Permanently Closing
Virgil's Sea Room, a queer bar that opened in 2013 in the Mission District of San Francisco, is permanently closing.
Slightly Used News :: November 17, 2020
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