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| | McCarter introduces anti-LGBT bill on first day of Senate session
State Senator Kyle McCarter (R-Lebanon), on Jan. 11, filed legislation prohibiting state and local governments from retaliatory action against an individual or individuals if they act under the belief that a marriage is an institution reserved ... | | 
| | Attack on Affordable Care Act: Lambda Legal urges action to save lives
From a press release
(Washington D.C., January 11, 2017) — As the Senate prepares to defund the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Lambda Legal's HIV Project Director, Scott Schoettes, and Transgender Rights Project, Director M. ... | | 
| | Obama says a fond farewell from Chicago
From the White House
The following is the farewell speech by Barack Obama delivered at McCormick Place in Chicago on Jan. 10, 2017. These are the remarks the White House distributed. It's good to be home. My fellow Americans, Michelle ... | |
| | Lambda Legal: Jeff Sessions Would Put LGBT Rights at Grave Risk if Confirmed
From a Lambda Legal press release
New York — Ahead of congressional hearings beginning on Jeff Sessions' nomination to become U.S. Attorney General, Rachel B. Tiven, CEO of Lambda Legal, the nation's oldest and largest non-profit legal organization working for LGBT rights, ... | | 
| | 'Moonlight,' 'La La Land' tops at Globes
The 74th Golden Globes, held at the Beverly Hilton, featured wins by the films La La Land and the LGBT-themed Moonlight. La La Land, the musical that's a love letter to Hollywood, broke a Golden Globes ... | | 
| | CPD seeks help in locating kidnap victim
Chicago Police Department (CPD) detectives are asking for the public's help in locating the victim of a probable kidnapping. According to a case report released by the CPD, Joanna Wright (33) was last seen on Dec. ... |
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| | LGBT military group calls on Mattis to express support for all service members
From a press release
WASHINGTON — Today, the nation's leading organizations for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) service members and their families — the American Military Partner Association (AMPA) and OutServe-SLDN — issued ... | |
| | Award named for Mildred Loving to honor a young community hero on MLK Day
From a press release
(Washington, DC) January 11, 2017 — The legacy of Mildred Loving, the real-life protagonist of the critically acclaimed filmLoving, will be celebrated this Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with the presentation of the inaugural Mildred Loving ... | |
| | Gilead Sciences to give $22M in grants to new HIV cure research projects
From a press release
Foster City, Calif., January 10, 2017 — Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) today announced the recipients of its HIV cure grants program, a fund totaling more than $22 million, which will support 12 new HIV cure ... | |
| | GLSEN: Illinois schools hostile for many LGBTQ secondary students
From a press release
ILLINOIS (January 11, 2017) — GLSEN today released state-level data from its benchmark National School Climate Survey, which shows that U.S. secondary schools are slowly improving but remain hostile environments ... | | 
| | Local study of injectable HIV drug launches
By Matt Simonette A new large-scale clinical trial evaluating the effectiveness of a long-lasting injectable anti-HIV drug called cabotegravir is taking place in part at Cook County Health & Hospitals System's (CCHHS) Ruth M. Rothstein CORE ... | |
| | GUEST COLUMN Last Call at Irene's Cabaret
My heart broke a little when I read in Windy City Times that Irene's Cabaret in Quincy, Illinois, had closed late in 2016 after 36 years in business. I was a regular there, planted on a bar stool until closing probably ... | | 
| | Antonio King takes on new CDPH role
Antonio King, who has a background as a promoter and stage performer, said that he's used his past work with the LGBT community "to build build trust and be an advocate for individuals who cannot speak ... | |
| | VIEWS Kim Burrell shows how Black church abuses gay Christians
Gospel music undeniably has a queerness at its roots that has not only shaped the genre but it has continued to give gospel music its enduring vibrancy. One of Black gospel's darling and Pentecostal preacher Kim ... | |
| | Illinois bar closes after 36 years
Irene's Cabaret—a Quincy, Illinois, LGBT nightclub that first opened in 1980—has closed its doors, according to NBC News. Robert Clow and Willard Kaufman founded the venue. Kaufman (who has since passed away) was better known in ... | |
| | Travel show in Rosemont Jan. 21-22
The 13th Annual Chicago Travel & Adventure Show will take place Jan. 21-22, 2017, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont. Among other events, travel experts and celebrities will present seminars and answer questions. ... | |
| | Immigration rally on Jan. 14
The immigration-themed Rally for Resistance, Unity and Respect for All will take place Saturday, Jan. 14, at 10 a.m. at 1901 W. Carroll Ave. The Chicago Teachers Union is hosting the event. For more information, visit ... | |
| | 'Writers Resist' event Jan. 15
On Sunday, Jan. 15, writers across the United States and in Europe will come together for Writers Resist, a "re-inauguration" of their shared commitment to the spirit of compassion, equality, free speech, and the fundamental ideals ... | | 
| | National roundup: Kerry apology, gay mayor, NASA's high score
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
Secretary of State John Kerry formally apologized to State Department personnel who were fired during the so-called "lavender scare," The Washington Blade reported. "As far back as the 1940s, but continuing for decades — the Department ... | | 
| | World news: Chinese trans win, rape in India, Tim Cook
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
A transgender man won his case for unfair dismissal at a court in China, BBC News reported. "Mr. C," who was born female, was working at a health centre in Guiyang last year when he was fired. The court said he ... | | 
| | Five Worth Finding
—Surmesur (Surmesur.com): Based in Canada, Vincent and Francois Theriault have brought its customized menswear company to Chicago. Located at 200 N. LaSalle St., the store offers top-notch suits, shirts, accessories—and ... | | 
| | Bill T. Jones at DuSable Museum of African American History Jan. 27
From a press release
(CHICAGO) January 10, 2017 — Award-winning artist, choreographer, dancer, theater director and writer Bill T. Jones makes a rare Chicago appearance in a free presentation the DuSable Museum of African American History, 740 East 56th Place ... | | 
| | Nat'l Veterans Art Museum acquires 31 screen prints by K. Vonnegut Jr.
From a press release
Chicago, IL — The National Veterans Art Museum's (NVAM) has announced the major acquisition of 31 screen prints created by the late World War II veteran and famed author Kurt Vonnegut Jr., currently on view in ... | |
| | ACLU acts to block court order permitting health care discrimination
From a press release
FORT WORTH, Texas — The American Civil Liberties Union today filed a motion to stay a nationwide court order preventing the federal government from enforcing an Affordable Care Act regulation that protects transgender people and women ... | |
| | Two-spirit transgender woman killed in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
From a press release
The National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs (NCAVP) has learned of the homicide of Jamie Lee Wounded Arrow, a 28-year-old two-spirit transgender woman found dead in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, on January 6th, 2017. According to Mic, ... | | 
| | Women's March on Chicago Jan 21, more details announced
From a press release
The Women's March on Chicago has obtained a Rally permit and the event is taking final shape with confirmation of Rally speakers and the March route. The event starts with music at 9 a.m., the Rally ... | |
| | Peter Staley to present keynote at MBLGTACC 2017
Chicago, IL — Jan. 13, 2017 — The MBLGTACC 2017 Planning Committee is thrilled to announce that HIV/AIDS activist Peter Staley, who has dedicated his career to advocating for awareness of the illness and eliminating barriers ... | |
| | Pro-choice march for abortion rights planned for Jan. 15
From a press release
Feminist activists will gather at 219 S. Dearborn at Adams on Jan. 15, 2017, at 1p.m. demonstrating commitment to defend reproductive justice, including access to birth control, abortion and other reproductive health care, funding for Planned ... | | 
| | PASSAGES Juan Colon
Juan Colon, 48, Special Educator at Pulaski Elementary International School of Chicago; native of Caguas, Puerto Rico; passed away surrounded by love of family Dec. 27, 2016. Beloved partner of 14 years to Jon Howell; devoted ... | | 
| | Oliveto to be at Winter Warming event Jan. 14
Bishop Karen Oliveto will be the guest speaker at the Winter Warming Conference. Offered by the Northern Illinois Conference Reconciling Task Force, the event will take place Saturday, Jan. 14, at First UMC of Arlington Heights, ... | |
| | Survey shows drug-fueled sex is prevalent with 30% of respondents
From a press release
TORONTO (January 5, 2017) — Popular gay hookup site Squirt.org has found chemsex, also known as Party and Play (PNP) or drug-fueled sex, is prevalent with 30% of survey respondents admitting that they have engaged in ... | |
| | 2017 The Year of the Eclipse at Adler Planetarium
From a press release
Chicago - January 9, 2017—On August 21, 2017, a total solar eclipse will occur in the United States—the first in 38 years. The path of totality will begin in Oregon around 10:15 am PST and make ... | |
| | Chicago House to sell TransLife Center building
Chicago House and Social Services Agency has put up for sale the building it formerly utilized for on-site housing for clients of its TransLife Center. The organization stopped using the Edgewater location for housing for transgender ... | | 
| | Affinity Burning Bowl steps passionately into the future
Video below
It was a standing-room-only, enthusiastic audience who joined Affinity Community Services in burning the past for the freedom of a brighter tomorrow at the organization's annual Burning Bowl event Jan. 7 at St. Martin's Episcopal Church ... | |
| | Trump's first 100 days: How bad could it get?
The most pro-gay Republican presidential candidate in history will take office as President of the United States on January 20, and yet the LGBT community has much to be anxious about. While Donald Trump used his ... | |
| | Open letter to LGBTQIA, wider community calling for resistance to fascism, Trump
From members of Gays Against Guns and Refuse Fascism
We are writing to you and your organization as members of the national LGBTQIA communities and HIV/AIDS treatment and advocacy communities in order to introduce you to our organization, RefuseFascism.org. We have one goal: to do ... | |
| | James Carville, Mary Matalin to speak at Northeastern Illinois University
From a press release
CHICAGO — Internationally known political pundits, strategists and power couple James Carville and Mary Matalin will participate in a wide-ranging discussion of the current state of politics as Northeastern Illinois University kicks ... | |
| | Wild Things Conference to bring together nature enthusiasts, activists, volunteers
From a press release
Chicago (January 4, 2017) — The seventh biennial Wild Things Conference brings together activists, citizen scientists, researchers, nature enthusiasts and volunteers from across the Chicagoland region for an inspiring day ... | |
| | Intimate partner violence homicide in Newport News, Virginia
From a press release
NCAVP mourns the intimate partner violence related homicide of India Monroe, a transgender woman of color killed in Newport News, Virginia; the 23rd reported killing of a transgender/gender non-conforming person NCAVP responded to in 2016. The ... | |
| | Fundraiser to benefit Chicago LGBT Asylum Support partners
An evening fundraising dinner and information program to benefit Chicago LGBT Asylum Support partners (CLASP) will be held Saturday, January 28th at 5 p.m. at the home of Andy Thayer. The suggested donation is $35. About ... | |
| | Mesha Caldwell, transgender woman of color, killed in Mississippi
From a NCAVP press release
NCAVP mourns the homicide of Mesha Caldwell, a transgender woman of color killed in Canton, Mississippi; the 1st reported killing of a transgender/gender non-conforming person NCAVP has responded to in 2017 The National Coalition of Anti-Violence ... | |
| | Equality California calls on LGBTs, allies to support Planned Parenthood
From a press release
Los Angeles—In response to today's announcement by House Speaker Paul Ryan that he intends to target Planned Parenthood funding in his attempt to repeal the Affordable Care Act, Equality California Executive Director Rick Zbur issued the ... | |
| | NJ Catholic hospital denies care to trans man, Lambda files suit
From a press release
(NEWARK, NJ, January 5, 2017) — Today Lambda Legal announced it has filed a federal lawsuit against St. Joseph's Healthcare in Paterson, New Jersey, after the hospital refused to allow Jionni Conforti's surgeon to perform a ... |
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| | SCOTTISH PLAY SCOTT Before Stonewall
Right-wing conservatives are notorious for trying to blot out any mention of gay history in schools. Even so, most people know that the Stonewall Riots of 1969 were the flashpoint that kicked off the modern equal ... | | 
| | THEATER REVIEW Women
Playwright: Chiara Atik. At: The Cuckoo's Theater Project at Flat Iron Arts Building, 1579 N. Milwaukee Ave. Tickets: 312-882-8201 or TheCuckoosTheaterProject.com; $20. Runs through: Feb. 4 On the surface, the ... | | 
| | THEATER REVIEW Tony and Tina's Wedding
Playwright: Artificial Intelligence. At: Chicago Theater Works, 1113 W. Belmont Ave. Tickets: $75. Runs through: April 29 Here's the premise: Anthony Angelo Nunzio and Valentina Lynne Vitale are getting married. Their families are not happy with ... | | 
| | THEATER REVIEW The Rosenkranz Mysteries
Playwright: Eugene Burger, Jessica Fisch, Ricardo Rosenkranz. At: Opus Magna Musica at the Royal George, 1641 N. Halsted St. Tickets: $50-$75. Runs through: Jan. 22 It's not merely the nimble fingers—the mechanics are the same, whether ... | |
| | Theater Spotlight on Fillet of Solo, Critics' Picks
Theater Spotlight There are plenty of LGBTQ artists featured in the 20th Annual Fillet of Solo Festival, which celebrates the breadth of Chicago's storytelling and live literature scene. GayCo, OUTspoken, You're Being Ridiculous and the Sweat ... | |
| | 'Gender Breakdown' Feb. 16-March 19
Gender Breakdown Collaboraction Theatre Company's first world premiere of 2017, that's a response to the lack of gender equity on and offstage—will take place Feb. 16-March 19. According to the Dramatist's Guild, only 14 percent ... | |
| | (Beat) play to benefit homeless
On Jan. 13-15, the (Beat) Theatre Collective will present four public performances after a two-week development workshop for a new work, Hope Wanted, a play that aims to spark an awareness of the issue of homelessness ... | | 
| | NUNN ON ONE: THEATER Legend Honey West does
Priscilla in Chicago
Before the popularity of To Wong Foo and The Birdcage there was a little movie called The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert that became a cross dressing cult hit. It was eventually transformed into ... | | 
| | Wachowski's art captures lost trans lives in vivid emotion
With 2017 only eight days old, two transgender individuals have already been slain in the United States; Jamie Lee Wounded Arrow of Sioux Falls, North Dakota, and Mesha Campbell of Canton, Mississippi. The exhibit "Say Our ... | |
| | Sinfonietta's MLK concerts Jan. 14-16
Chicago Sinfonietta, led by Music Director Mei-Ann Chen, continues its 2016-2017 season with its annual tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.—a Sinfonietta tradition since its founding in 1987 by late maestro Paul Freeman. The concert ... | | 
| | Lesbian movie to premiere at SXSW
Jennifer Reeder's coming-of-age Muslim melodrama Signature Move, starring Chicago lesbian actress Fawzia Mirza and featuring trans actor Malic White, will have its world premiere at the 2017 SXSW Film Festival. The plot is as follows: A ... | |
| | Sinfonietta's MLK concerts Jan. 14-16
Chicago Sinfonietta, led by Music Director Mei-Ann Chen, continues its 2016-2017 season with its annual tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.—a Sinfonietta tradition since its founding in 1987 by late maestro Paul Freeman. The concert ... | |
| | National comedy benefit Jan. 19-21
In response to what the event's organizers have called President-elect Donald Trump's "repeated threats on human rights," comedians in more than 20 cities are coordinating shows to raise money for the ACLU on Inauguration Day Weekend ... | | 
| | Entertainment: Rosie O' Donnell, Vivica A. Fox, Neil Patrick Harris
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
Rosie O'Donnell, Debra Messing, Joe Dante and Ed Asner are among the celebrities who have signed on to an anti-Donald Trump effort calling his pending presidency "illegitimate" and for a month of resistance to stop what ... | | 
| | THEATER REVIEW Vanya (Or, 'That's Life!')
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
Playwright: Lavina Jadhwani. At: Rasaka Theatre Company at The Edge Theatre, 5154 N. Broadway. Tickets: http://rasakatheatre.com; $15-$30. Runs through: Feb. 3 Rasaka Theatre Company offers a delightful new spin on an old Russian standby with their ... | | 
| | NUNN ON ONE: TV Chicago native Law Roach on judging 'Next Top Model'
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
Stylist Law Roach is hitting the big leagues these days. Hailing from the South Side of Chicago, this fashionista is changing the way celebrities are viewed. After taking over singer Celine Dion's wardrobe, the media has ... | | 
| | Chicago rapper/ally depicts city's realities in new music video
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
Mike Parrish, also known as rapper/hip-hop artist and comedic lyricist Mikey to the P, loves Chicago and in his newly released music video for his song "Big City" he focuses on the beauty and violence his ... | | 
| | Anthology of GLBT writing to be launched with open mic
The NewTown Writers will present a live lit and open mic event on Jan. 19 to celebrate the publication of the group's latest Off the Rocks anthology. This edition, volume 20 in the series, has been ... | |
| | Sec. Kerry apologizes for 1950s, 1960s anti-LGBTQ witch hunt in State Department
From an HRC press release
WASHINGTON — Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) praised outgoing U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry for apologizing to LGBTQ employees and their families who were targeted, harassed, and fired as part of the infamous "Lavender ... | | 
| | About Face Theatre appoints Alana Parvey Zalas managing director
From a press release
CHICAGO (January 6, 2017) — About Face Theatre is pleased to announce the appointment of Alana Parvey Zalas as its new Managing Director. Zalas succeeds Dean Carpenter, who stepped down in 2016. Comments Artistic Director Andrew ... | |
| | 'Moonlight,' 'La La Land' tops at Globes
The 74th Golden Globes, held at the Beverly Hilton, featured wins by the films La La Land and the LGBT-themed Moonlight. La La Land, the musical that's a love letter to Hollywood, broke a Golden Globes ... | |
| | Fifty Shades of Shakespeare At Mary's Atticin February
From a press release
Chicago, IL— Back by popular demand, (re)discover theatre presents Fifty Shades of Shakespeare, now in its fourth year! An orgy of hilarious, powerful, and revealing explorations of gender roles, sexuality ... | | 
| | Evening with Chicago Filmmaker Ky Dickens
From a Chicago Filmmakers press release
The Chicago Filmmakers will present a conversation with Ky Dickens, Chicago director of the documentary Sole Survivor (2013) shown on CNN; LGBTQ+ festival favorite Fish Out of Water (2009) and ... | |
| | Chicago D(ART) to present David Rush's Police Deaf Near Far
(Chicago, January 9, 2017) Chicago D(ART), or Deaf ART, is proud to announce the launch of its inaugural season with David Rush's Police Deaf Near Far. Loosely based on actual events — Police Deaf Near Far ... | |
| | Winter salsa event Jan. 13
ALMA (Association of Latino/a's Moving Action) is hosting a winter salsa fundraiser Fri., Jan. 13, 7 p.m.-12 a.m., at Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center, 4046 W. Armitage Ave. At this event, ALMA is honoring CALOR with ... |
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| | THE AMAZON TRAIL The mightiest of books
As an adult, I've had no interest in children's books. I left them behind half a century ago. Or did I? Chicken Little, for example, has been a powerful influence in my life. I was a nervous child—that hasn't changed—and the ... | |
| | The Fairy Gardener
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
With the New Year comes a spate of gardening catalogs which I will peruse and review in this column. But first some New Year's horticultural resolutions: 1) I will grow rose campions, the magenta flowered silver-leaved ... | | 
| | Dining news: Hewn event; Honey Butter's action; Floriole's tarts
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
—On Wed., Jan. 11, at 6 p.m., Evanston's Hewn, 810 Dempster St., will host an event featuring bread made with the Marquis heritage variety of wheat from Hazzard Free Farm. Guests will experience this Midwestern bread ... | |
| | 2017 Scotch Bowling Tournament to take place March 4-5
From a press release
The 2017 SCOTCH Tournament will take place on March 4-5, 2017, at Waveland Bowl, 3700 N. Western Avenue in Chicago, and the early bird deadline for SCOTCH 2017 is approaching! Register at http://tournament-registration.com. A PDF registration ... | |
| | 'Lautrec and Lesbian Subculture' thru Jan. 11
In Gallery 242 of the Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S. Michigan Ave., there is a small collection of works by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec showcasing the artist's portrayal of Parisian lesbian subculture of the late 19th ... |
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