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| | Groups attack Supreme Court 'stay' in trans student case
From press releases
(San Francisco, CA, August 3, 2016)—Today, in a 5-3 vote in which Justice Breyer noted that his vote for a stay was a mere "courtesy," the U.S. Supreme Court granted a temporary stay of the Fourth ... | | 
| | Chicago Sky star Elena Delle Donne gets engaged to a woman, opens up on their relationship
Elena Delle Donne grabbed the national spotlight on Wednesday, Aug. 3 focused on her off-the-court life: in a two-page feature story that appeared in the August issue of Vogue, Delle Donne confirmed for the first time ... | | 
| | Clinton builds on her commitment to end AIDS as an epidemic
From a press release
Last Wednesday, in an historic address to the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Daniel Driffin — a black, gay man living with HIV — discussed the progress America has made and the work that remains ... | |
| | Illinois governor signs pension bill for LGBT retirees
Gov. Bruce Rauner, on July 29, signed legislation that ensures fairness for state employees who retired prior to the state's passage of its civil union and marriage equality bills. Illinois House Bill 6021, passed in the ... | | 
| | The battle for gold in Rio meets other Olympic issues
Record number of out LGBTQ athletes set to compete in Summer Games
The Summer Olympics that Chicago bid to host will, instead, open Friday, Aug. 5, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Games of the XXXI Olympiad, known as Rio 2016, run through Aug. 21, with a record ... | |
| | Judge rejects motion to dismiss Collette lawsuit against Chicago Archdiocese
A federal judge, on July 29, rejected a motion by the Chicago Archdiocese to dismiss discrimination charges filed this past March by Colin Collette. Colette was dismissed from his position at as Music Director at Holy ... | |
| | 7th Circuit says sexual orientation not covered under Title VII
From a press release
WASHINGTON — Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) released the following statement in response to a decision by the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals rejecting the argument that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of ... | | 
| | In Philadelphia, Hillary Clinton Accepts the Democratic Nomination
From a press release
At the Democratic Convention in Philadelphia on Thursday, Hillary Clinton accepted her party's nomination. She told the audience that, despite the challenges of a changing world, we must not resort to Donald Trump's dangerous proposals. Clinton ... | | 
| | Hillary Clinton makes history, accepts party's nom for president
Hillary Clinton made history Thursday night as she accepted the Democratic Party's nomination for president of the United States. She is the first woman to be nominated by a major party for the highest office in ... | | 
| | Day 3: Obama leads heavy hitters in speeches praising Clinton
Kaine, Biden also made case for Democratic nominee
PHILADELPHIA — On the third night of the Democratic National Convention, President Obama led a series of heavy hitters who delivered speeches praising Hillary Clinton as the right candidate to lead the country. Much of Obama's ... |
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| | THEATER REVIEW Now. Here. This.
BY ERIC KARAS
Music & lyrics: by Jeff Bowen. Book by: Hunter Bell & Susan Blackwell. At: Rivendell Theater, 5779 N. Ridge Ave. Tickets: BrownPaperBox.org; $25. Runs through: Aug. 21 Brown Paper Cox Company presents Now. Here. This., by ... | |
| | Confronting Comcast on gun issues
Dear Editor: Fed up with hearing about gun shootings, me and my friend David D'Silva sat down over a beer recently and thought about how we could take action to stem gun violence on our own. After looking at the roll ... | | 
| | Tiny Home model tours in August, September
The winning design entry from the recent Tiny Homes for the Homeless competition will be on display for a few months on Chicago's Southwest Side. August and September tour dates are set, and additional tours available ... | |
| | GUEST COLUMN Evolving as "Gay"
I have grown up. Again. When I was a young man, I would look at a new understanding regarding myself and life and say, "Wow, I was so naive. I will never let that happen again." Ends up, my life, which ... | | 
| | Lesbian couple find second lives as artists, shop owners
In 2006, Chicago couple Shirley Guay and Rosalie "Rosie" Koldan embarked on a new adventure as shop owners in Amboy, Illinois—100 miles west of Chicago. Their shop—Amboy Arts & Antiques—sells a hodge-podge of antiques, collectibles and ... | |
| | Court: Title VII does not cover orientation bias
A three-judge federal appeals court panel has upheld the dismissal of lesbian Kimberly Hively's lawsuit against Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana because federal law does not protect people who claim workplace discrimination because of sexual ... | | 
| | Chicago entrepreneur goes on walkabout with her hero, Olivia Newton-John
In the title track of her 2006 album Grace and Gratitude, musician, cancer survivor and philanthropist Olivia Newton-John sang "All I have and all I feel is all because of you. All I reap is all ... | | 
| | PASSAGES Psychic Ms. Cleo dies at age 53
Youree Harris, aka famed psychic Ms. Cleo, has died at age 53 from cancer. Harris, who was born and raised in Los Angeles, died in Palm Beach County, Florida. A rep for Harris did not state what kind of cancer she ... | | 
| | National: More trans deaths, Biden's same-sex marriage, $1M donation to Hillary
Dee Whigham, 25, has become the 16th transgender person killed in the United States this year, Advocate.com reported. Whigham, who was a nurse, was found stabbed to death in a hotel room near Biloxi, Mississippi, on ... | | 
| | World: Romanian court, Israeli officials, rapper/actor Common, Apple's move
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
The Constitutional Court in Romania gave validity to a proposal that would allow only heterosexual marriage in the country on July 21, according to Opposing Views. The proposal, which had 3 million signatures gathered by the ... | | 
| | The Movement for Black Lives releases platform
The Movement for Black Lives recently posted its platform as well as demands such as reparations, investing/divesting, economic justice, political power, community control and ending the war on Black people. The platform is listed below. Black ... | |
| | Guest Column I'm with Her
I've had a lot on my mind this election. We all experience things that shape our views and sway our vote. Growing up in the South and living in the North has been an experience that has shaped my views. Growing ... | |
| | Task Force slams Chelsea Manning treatment
From a press release
Washington, DC, August 1, 2016—Former Army private Chelsea Manning faces indefinite solitary confinement as a result of administrative charges brought against her, which include a suicide attempt. Manning, a transgender ... | |
| | Gov. Rauner signs marijuana-related criminal-justice bills
On July 29, Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner signed criminal-justice reform measures SB 2228 and HB 4360. SB 2228—which state Sen. Heather Steans initially filed and had state Rep. Kelly Cassidy as the chief House sponsor—amends the ... | |
| | Out NYC hotel to close
The Out Hotel in New York City, intended as luxury accommodations for LGBT travelers, has been sold and will no longer be branded as a gay hotel, according to the Advocate. The hotel, which opened in ... | |
| | Illinois Attorney Gen. Madigan, others sign brief on trans rights
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan, on July 28, joined with the attorneys general of 12 other states, to issue a brief in support of Obama administration policies that protect transgender individuals, among them transgender students. California, ... | |
| | Land of Lincoln ACA insurance plans to end
The Land of Lincoln insurance co-op will no longer be offering plans through the Federal Health Insurance Marketplace. Coverage ends for policyholders Oct. 1 but they will have special enrollment periods available to them in order ... | | 
| | PASSAGES: Out model and designer Mel Platzke dies
Melvin "Mel" Platzke III, 48, died July 29 at the home of Kip Helverson and Trey Gonzales with Helverson by his side. At the time of this publication, the cause of death is unknown. Windy City ... | | 
| | Lambda Legal event focuses on book about marriage equality
In the hours prior to Secretary Hillary Clinton making history when she accepted her party's nomination for president of the United States on July 28, the cozy Andersonville bar Joie de Vine was filled with jubilant ... | | 
| | Equality Illinois hosts 'Raising the Bar' with Yandle keynote
The first openly gay judge to be appointed to the Seventh Circuit Court Hon. Staci M. Yandle traded the bench for a podium July 26 when she delivered the keynote address at the Equality Illinois Raising ... | | 
| | Two DNC events talk importance of LGBT candidates
Philadelphia Gay News
When LGBT activist Laura Esquivel heard the Democratic nominee for vice president speak Spanish at the party's convention Wednesday night, she didn't find it "tokenizing." "He has lived with Latinos," she said. "He has lived and ... | | 
| | Select remarks from Thursday night's program at the DNC
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Hillary for America released a selection of excerpts from the prepared remarks of speakers who spoke at the Democratic National Convention Thursday in Philadelphia. Excerpts from select speeches from ... | | 
| | Transgender DNC delegates hold first-ever caucus meeting
PHILADELPHIA — The first-ever formal meeting of transgender delegates to the Democratic National Convention took place on July 28 in Philadelphia. Many of the 28 openly trans delegates to the convention attended the Transgender Caucus meeting ... | | 
| | Jerusalem hosts its largest Pride March, pays tribute to slain teen
JERUSALEM— With 25,000 in attendance from across Israel, the 15th Annual Jerusalem Pride March, which occurred July 21, 2016, was the city's largest yet. The parade stood in stark contrast to last year's tragedy, when six ... | |
| | Cleveland Pride organizers cancel event
From a press release
CLEVELAND — The Board of Directors of Cleveland Pride, Inc. announced today that the 28th annual parade, rally and festival has been cancelled for 2016. "We have been entrusted by our community to create a secure ... | | 
| | Clinton seeks broad coalition in acceptance speech
2016 hopeful accepts distinction as first woman presidential nominee of major party
PHILADELPHIA - On the final night of the Democratic National Convention, Hillary Clinton in her acceptance speech for Democratic presidential nomination late Thursday sought a broad coalition to take on Donald Trump. "We have to heal ... | | 
| | Transgender advocate Sarah McBride's remarks to DNC
From a press release
PHILADELPHIA— Tonight, ahead of Hillary Clinton's historic night when she takes the stage after becoming the first woman to accept the presidential nomination of a major party, HRC National Press Secretary Sarah McBride made history of ... | | 
| | HRC President Chad Griffin remarks to the DNC
From a press release
PHILADELPHIA— Tonight, ahead of Hillary Clinton's historic night when she takes the stage after becoming the first woman to accept the presidential nomination of a major party, HRC President and DNC Convention Vice Chair Chad Griffin ... | |
| | Navy to name ship after Harvey Milk
A Congressional notification has indicated that the U.S. Navy will name a ship after the late openly gay San Francisco politician/gay-rights leader Harvey Milk. The notification, which Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus signed, indicated he ... | |
| | Chelsea Manning faces indefinite solitary confinement
From a press release
LEAVENWORTH, Kan. — Imprisoned whistleblower Chelsea Manning received a document from Army officials today informing her that she is being investigated for serious new charges related to her July 5 attempt to take her own life. ... | | 
| | California official calls conversion therapy "emotional torture"
From Philadelphia Gay News
California Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom introduced his state Wednesday at the Democratic National Convention as "proudly pro-lesbian, pro-gay, pro-bisexual and pro-transgender." "At our best, we don't tolerate our diversity, we ... | | 
| | HIV-positive activist speaks at DNC
Daniel D. Driffin, a 30-year-old gay black man living with HIV, and a civic leader in Georgia, addressed the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia July 27. He was the first openly HIV-positive speaker at the DNC ... | | 
| | Tammy Baldwin speaks on her legacy
The following interview with openly lesbian Sen. Tammy Baldwin was conducted by Philadelphia Gay News Publisher Mark Segal. Mark Segal: So, 1990 as you come into this city, fundraising to run for congress— Tammy Baldwin: Well, ... | |
| | Democratic National Convention releases program for final night
From a press release
PHILADELPHIA - The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) announced the program for the final day of the Democratic National Convention being held in Philadelphia from July 25 to July 28. The night will end with Hillary ... | | 
| | Charlotte mayor to Congressman: "We need your help"
The mayor of Charlotte, N.C., is a tall woman with a quick drawl. Near the end of an hour-long panel at Philadelphia City Hall during which six representatives of Mayors Against Discrimination shared their cities' LGBT-inclusive ... | | 
| | Transgender DNC delegates hold first-ever caucus meeting
PHILADELPHIA — The first-ever formal meeting of transgender delegates to the Democratic National Convention took place on Thursday in Philadelphia. Many of the 28 openly trans delegates to the convention attended the Transgender Caucus meeting that ... |
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| | SAVOR Lark
Boystown restaurant Lark (3441 N. Halsted St.; LarkChicago.com) basically has something for everyone. As for the name, owner Mark Liberson—who seemingly owns half of the Boystown strip—told Windy City Times
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| | THEATER REVIEW Direct from Death Row: The Scottsboro Boys
Playwright: Mark Stein, music and lyrics by Harley White Jr. At: Raven Theatre, 6157 N. Clark St. Tickets: $42. Runs through: Aug. 27 The title references a real-life chapter in our nation's history, but this is ... | | 
| | THEATER REVIEW Douglass
Playwright: Thomas Klingenstein. At: The American Vicarious at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. Tickets: 773-975-8150; TheaterWit.org; $25. Runs through: Aug. 14 A theatrical tribute to Frederick Douglass is appropriate ... | | 
| | SCOTTISH PLAY SCOTT New things to sing
The history of musical theater teems with boy-meets-girl stories. So you can't blame LGBTQ fans of the genre who grumble about the paucity of new musicals that reflect the diversity of their lives on stage. Three ... | |
| | Upcoming entertainment: Streisand, Todrick Hall, Casting, Disco's Clifford, LA&M
Todrick Hall event Aug. 7 in Chicago AwesomenessTV announced the commencement of production on a behind-the-scenes film following personality Todrick Hall's North American tour, "Straight Outta Oz." The tour follows out performer Hall as he stages ... | | 
| | BENT NIGHTS Fed Up Fest
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
As the nation's largest rock festival descended on Chicago for four days of massive crowds and an equally crowded schedule of major acts, a much smaller, intimate gathering took place on the West Side of Chicago. ... | | 
| | Entertainment: Justin Bieber, Kristen Stewart, Bradley Cooper, 'Star Trek'
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
Justin Bieber has been offered the role of a young pop star in the movie Uber Girl—but he wants a major rewrite, Page Six noted. "He won't take the part unless the sex scene with him and one of the male ... | | 
| | Local upcoming events
IFCON 2016 to take place Sept. 1-5 Asians & Friends Chicago will host the International Friendship Conference (IFCON) 2016—a conference for the LGBT Asian/Pacific Islander community—Sept. 2-5. Based in the ... | | 
| | Theater spotlight on IGNITION Festival of New Plays, Critics' Picks
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
Theater spotlight If you want to get a peek at developing shows that might be featured in future theater seasons around Chicago, then don't miss Victory Gardens Theater's 2016 IGNITION Festival of New Plays. Six selected ... | | 
| | THEATER REVIEW C.S. Lewis Onstage
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
Playwright: Max McLean. At: Mercury Theater Chicago, 3745 N. Southport Ave. Tickets: 773-325-1700; MercuryTheaterChicago.com; $55-59. Runs through: Aug. 14 After finding out that C.S. Lewis Onstage: The Most Reluctant Convert ... | | 
| | NUNN ON ONE: THEATER Daxton Bloomquist on being in 'The Book of Mormon'
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
NPerformer Daxton Bloomquist is opening the The Book of Mormon once again in Chicago in the role of Elder McKinley. The Book of Mormon is influenced by Trey Parker's and Matt Stone's (South Park) religious upbringings ... | | 
| | Casting announced for Hell in a Handbag's world premiere of Skooby, Don't
From a press release
CHICAGO (August 2, 2016) — Hell in a Handbag Productions is pleased to announce casting for its world premiere Skooby, Don't, David Cerda's uproarious parody of a beloved cartoon classic, directed by Derek Van Barham. Just ... | | 
| | The Black Slot in world premiere with AstonRep Theatre Co.
From a press release
CHICAGO (August 1, 2016) — AstonRep Theatre Company is pleased to open its 2016-17 season with the world premiere of THE BLACK SLOT, Warren Hoffman's hilarious and biting satire about racial politics in the American regional ... | | 
| | Joshua Henry to star as Aaron Burr in Hamilton Chicago cast
CHICAGO (August 1, 2016) — Producer Jeffrey Seller and Broadway In Chicago are thrilled to announce two-time Tony Award nominee JOSHUA HENRY will lead the Chicago company of HAMILTON as Aaron Burr. Henry, who made his ... | |
| | Leather Fireside Chat travels to Amsterdam
From a press release
Inside Leather History, A Fireside Chat, in cooperation with Leatherhistory.eu Foundation, is joining Amsterdam Leather Pride this year with a live-on-stage interview with Amsterdam's own Martijn Bakker Saturday, Oct. 29 ... | |
| | Stephanie Miller's Sexy Liberal Comedy Tour Comes to the Chicago Theater
From a press release
National television and progressive talk radio star Stephanie Miller is a wildly popular performer with a huge and fervently devoted audience. Her comedy album, "The Best of Stephanie Miller's Happy House, Volume #1," debuted as the ... |
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| | Chicago Sky star Elena Delle Donne gets engaged to a woman, opens up on their relationship
Elena Delle Donne grabbed the national spotlight on Wednesday, Aug. 3 focused on her off-the-court life: in a two-page feature story that appeared in the August issue of Vogue, Delle Donne confirmed for the first time ... | |
| | FGG announces 2016 Legacy Awards
Following a three-month nomination and selection process, the Federation of Gay Games (FGG) board has approved seven Legacy Awards to be presented at the Annual General Assembly (AGA) this October in Sydney ... | | 
| | BOOKS Jay Parini discusses book about Gore Vidal
BY FRANK PIZZOLI
Jay Parini was born in 1948—the same year Gore Vidal published The City and the Pillar, his seminal book on U.S. homosexuality that blacklisted him with reviewers. As varied and prolific as his subject, Parini has ... | | 
| | Trikone Chicago presents Jai Ho: Summer Sutra, Queer Bollywood Dance Party
From a press release
CHICAGO—Trikone Chicago is hosting its bi-monthly Bollywood dance party on Friday, Aug. 19, from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Big Chicks Bar, 5024 North Sheridan Rd. This event, which features South Asian dance music and ... | | 
| | TRAVEL Hot times in Puerto Vallarta
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
You may have noticed Chicagoans flocking to Mexico to fight the harsh winters to soak up the sun in Puerto Vallarta, the fifth largest city in the state of Jalisco. With temperatures on an average of ... | | 
| | AROUND CHICAGO dana hotel and spa
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
I must've walked by the dana hotel and spa (660 N. State St.; DanaHotelAndSpa.com) a thousand times—literally. However, I recently got a chance to stop by and spend the night. Is it worth a vacation stop ... | | 
| | Dining news: Luella's breakfast, Olympics promotions
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
—Luella's Southern Kitchen, 4609 N. Lincoln Ave., is now providing weekday breakfast 6:30-10:30 a.m. Monday through Friday. Among the items are jambalaya with Carolina gold rice, Andouille sausage and poached ... | | 
| | Five Worth Finding: Suicide Squad, Slo Mo Jams and others
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
—Suicide Squad: Out Friday, Aug. 5, this newest superhero, uh, supervillain movie stars Viola Davis, Margot Robbie, Will Smith, Jared Leto and a slew of others star in a film about a group of baddies recruited ... | | 
| | Rosebud breakfast; Taste of A'ville coming up
Dish extra Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
Staking a claim in what some say is an almost non-existent power breakfast scene in the Loop is Rosebud Prime (1 S. Dearborn St.; RosebudRestaurants.com). Rosebud Prime is already pretty popular for lunch and dinner—and now ... | | 
| | Before Hillary, There Was Victoria, an Unlikely Presidential Candidate
Since Hillary Clinton became the presumptive Democratic nominee for President in early June, many people have noted that she's not the first woman to run for President. I'm not sure if she actually claimed to be ... |
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