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Come Out With Pride 2020 Takes Place October 10 with Virtual, Social Distanced Events
Come Out With Pride takes place on Saturday, October 10, with "Pride In The House Virtual Extravaganza," "Pride In The Streets Vehicle Procession" and other virtual and social distanced events.
Worldwide Grief: Coronavirus Death Toll Tops 1 Million
Now, 8 1/2 months after an infection doctors had never seen before claimed its first victims in China, the pandemic's confirmed death toll has eclipsed 1 million, according to a count by Johns Hopkins University.
Court: Private Locker Room Violated Transgender Boy's Rights
The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled Monday that schools must allow students to use locker rooms that are consistent with their gender identity.
Sex Ed Mandate Sparks Bitter Washington State Ballot Fight
Democrats in the Washington state Legislature thought they had passed a routine sex education requirement for public schools earlier this year.
Ethics Experts See National Security Concern in Trump's Debt
Revelations President Trump is personally liable for more than $400 million in debt are casting a shadow that ethics experts say raises national security concerns he could be manipulated to sway U.S. policy by organizations or individuals he's indebted to
Barrett Tied to Faith Group Ex-Members Say Subjugates Women
President Donald Trump's nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court has close ties to a charismatic Christian religious group that holds men are divinely ordained as the "head" of the family and faith.
Times' Tax Story is Talker, but Perceptions Mostly Hold
"Bombshell" was a word frequently employed on Monday; how it was used depended on whether you were in Trump-friendly or unfriendly media territory.
Fox News' Judge Andrew Napolitano Likes his Bottom Slapped by 'Daddy,' Law Suit Claims
Fox News' Judge Andrew Napolitano was hit with a $15 million lawsuit on Monday by a New Jersey man who claims "the legal analyst forced him to engage in a 'bizarre sex act' involving father-son role play in 2015."
Javicia Leslie Previews Her 'Batwoman' Character on Instagram
Actress Javicia Leslie recently teased fans with a preview on Instagram of her Batwoman character, Ryan Wilder.
MLB Ends Season Without Homophobic Incidents on Record
For the first time since 2016, Major League Baseball ended its season without any incidents of homophobic controversy among players.
News
Time's 100 Most Influential People Includes a Roster of LGBTQ Names
The 2020 edition of Time magazine's annual "TIME100 Most Influential People" includes several people from the LGBTQ community.
Entertainment
'Mr. Snake' — France's Most Tatted Man — Banned from Teaching Kindergarten Because He Scares Children
A French schoolteacher whose body is completely covered in tattoos was told he cannot teach kindergarten for fears that he scares children.
Business
TikTok Fate in the Balance as Judge Weighs App Store Ban
Lawyers for TikTok pleaded with a U.S. federal judge on Sunday to delay the Trump Administration's ban of the popular video sharing program from app stores set to take effect at the end of the day.
Technology
Masturbation Makeover: Arcwave Ion Launches New Technology
Hey gents, have you heard of the frenulum? It's the underside tip of the penis, and apparently it's the new hotspot of the sex stimulator industry.
Finance
Without RBG, Judicial Threats to the ACA, Reproductive Rights Heighten
"He doesn't want to crush the virus. He wants to crush the Affordable Care Act," says House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of President Trump. Will his wish come true with a shift in the Supreme Court?
Cars
Connected Cars Can Lie, Posing a New Threat to Smart Cities
In the near future, just one car transmitting fake data could cause enormous traffic jams, and several attack cars could work together to shut down whole areas.
Style
Can You Have Too Much Botox?
Demand for cosmetic treatments, including botox and fillers, has surged since the COVID-19 pandemic began. A dermatologist offers insights on the good, the bad and the excessive.
Health/Fitness
LGBTQ Mental Health and Suicide: How Can We Save the Next Generation?
A new national survey from The Trevor Project reveals alarming statistics regarding mental health and suicide rates of LGBTQ youth. Does it get better? It depends on who you ask.
Travel
LGBTQ Leaf Peeping: 5 Destinations to Take in Fall
Grab your weekender bag and get out of town. The leaves are turning, and there's a small window of time to take in Mother Nature's annual fashion makeover.
Nightlife
The 30th Anniversary of the Black & Blue Festival and the 3rd Edition of the Carnaval des Couleurs are Postponed to October 2021
The 30th Anniversary of the world-renowned Black & Blue LGBTQ Festival and the 3rd edition of the Carnaval des Couleurs of Montreal are postponed to October 2021.
Slightly Used News :: September 22, 2020
Recent Reviews
Review: The Likable Cast of 'Music For Bleeding Hearts' Is Fluid, Though the Plot is Not
Can a trio of interwoven relationships between very good friends ever end well?
Review: 'Misbehaviour' Examines Intersectionality of Sexism and Racism
Philippa Lowthorpe's new film, starring Keira Knightley, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, and Jessie Buckley, captures feminist history: The 1970 Miss World Pageant protest.
Review: 'The Queen Of Paris' is Not to Be Missed
This French TV miniseries is about a delightful man who is a chemist by day — and a fab drag queen by night.