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Third B.A.R. Talks Panel Focus on News Coverage on HIV/AIDS

By Jim Provenzano | Jun 27, 2021

"B.A.R. Talks 3: AIDS/HIV in Print," the third of the Bay Area Reporter's monthly 50th anniversary online panels, will feature Liz Highleyman, Tom Burtch and Guy Clark, who will discuss the paper's decades of coverage of the AIDS pandemic, online July 1.

Ohio Governor Criticizes GOP Advancing Trans Girl Sports Ban

By Farnoush Amiri and Andrew Welsh-Huggins | Jun 27, 2021

Ohio's Republican governor questioned Friday the need for a legislative ban on transgender girls competing in sports, pushing back on GOP lawmakers' attempt to pass the controversial measure.

Edmunds Picks the Top Convertibles for 2021

By Cameron Rogers | Jun 26, 2021

The decision to buy a new drop-top might be easy to make, but selecting from the wide range of models is a bit more difficult.

SAGE Launches 'Strength Across Generations' Initiative

Jun 26, 2021

The initiative connects LGBTQ artists and elders for a candid conversation about strength and community throughout LGBTQ history and the past year during the COVID-19 pandemic.

GOP Ohio Lawmakers Move to Pass Transgender Girl Sports Ban

By Farnoush Amiri and Andrew Welsh-Huggins | Jun 25, 2021

Ohio House Republicans seeking to ban transgender girls from female school sports teams and allow college athletes to be paid for their likeness passed both measures in one bill.

7 LGBTQ Chefs Cooking Up Pride From the Heartland

By Kelsy Chauvin | Jun 25, 2021

Chefs across the Midwest, Great Plains, and other heartland states are rocking the culinary arts in their hometowns and beyond. Here are seven stellar LGBTQ chefs who are making unforgettable food in non-coastal, ever-delicious cities.

Ex-Blackhawk Sues Team, Alleging Sexual Assault by Assistant

Jun 25, 2021

An unidentified former Chicago Blackhawks player says in a lawsuit against the team that a then-assistant coach sexually assaulted him in 2010 during a playoff run to a Stanley Cup title and the team did nothing after he informed a now-retired employee.

Zac Posen Launches 'Genderless' Wedding Ring Collection

Jun 24, 2021

Out fashion designer and cookbook author Zac Posen has shifted his gaze toward the wedding market, launching a new "non-gendered" wedding band and engagement ring collection in collaboration with Blue Nile.

Testosterone Rule Keeps Transgender Runner out of Trials

Jun 24, 2021

Transgender runner CeCe Telfer will not be allowed to compete in the women's 400-meter hurdles at U.S. Olympic trials.

Expert: Transgender Olympic Athlete Could Polarize Opinion

By Steve McMorran | Jun 24, 2021

An expert on transgender rights says the participation of trans weightlifter Laurel Hubbard at the Tokyo Olympics might inspire others, but could also become a focus for anti-LGBTQ activists.

After Coming Out as Gay, Sales for Carl Nassib's Jersey Skyrocket

By Emell Adolphus | Jun 23, 2021

After coming out as gay in an Instagram post this week, sales for Carl Nassib's Las Vegas Raiders jersey have since skyrocketed.

Gus Kenworthy Off Skiing After 2022 Olympics; Will Focus on Acting

Jun 23, 2021

Gus Kenworthy is pretty booked into the New Year when he will participate in the Olympic Games, which he says will be his last. Check out what's next for the Olympian.

Karen from Finance — the Other 'Drag Race Down Under' Finalist with a Racially Problematic Past

Jun 23, 2021

While Scarlet Adams' problematic racist past was revealed on the first season of "RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under," another finalist, Karen from Finance's similar past was not addressed on the show.

Watch: 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Alumnae Join Forces with Jack Daniel's for Glamping Mini-Series

By Matthew Wexler | Jun 23, 2021

Jack Daniel's teams up with Bebe Zahara Benet, Trinity the Tuck, and Manila Luzon for a three-episode series to showcase Jack Daniel's Tennessee Fire.

Column: Nassib's Video Shatters Decades-Old Sports Barrier

Jun 23, 2021

In a 59-second video, Raiders defensive lineman Carl Nassib became the first active player in the NFL's 101-year history to publicly declare he is gay and in the bargain, burst through a barrier that went unchallenged for decades.

Walt Disney World Kicks Off 50th Anniversary Party October 1

Jun 23, 2021

Walt Disney World is planning an 18-month celebration in honor of its 50th anniversary. All four parks at the Lake Buena Vista, Florida, resort will take part in "The World's Most Magical Celebration," beginning Oct. 1.

Louisiana Governor Vetoes Transgender Sports Ban Proposal

By Melinda Deslatte | Jun 23, 2021

Gov. John Bel Edwards on Tuesday struck down a bill prohibiting transgender athletes from competing on girls' sports teams in Louisiana schools, pushing back against legislation that has passed several Southern states.

Japanese Soccer Player Yokoyama Comes Out as Transgender

By Mari Yamaguchi | Jun 23, 2021

Japanese soccer player Kumi Yokoyama said they are transgender — a revelation praised in the U.S. where they play in the National Women's Soccer League but an identity not legally recognized in Japan.

Flower Power: Flower Co.'s Weed Delivery Blossoms in California

SPONSORED CONTENT | Jun 22, 2021

It's been five years since California led the charge with legalizing marijuana. Companies are now capitalizing on the delivery model to connect consumers to the best weed strains the market offers.

Sports Figures, Celebrities Show Their Love for Carl Nassib

Jun 22, 2021

Carl Nassib made history yesterday as the first active player in the NFL to come out as gay. Fellow NFL players and celebrities praised his disclosure.

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