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ACLU Analysis Finds Decriminalizing Sex Work Improves Public Health and Public Safety
Sex workers have been saying they face significant violence from police and clients for decades and it is time that we all listen to these voices when determining how to improve safety for sex workers," says an ACLU representative.
An Electric Hummer? Battery-Powered Trucks Head to Showrooms
Seven auto companies have plans to roll out new battery-powered pickup trucks over the next two years, aiming to cash in on a popular and lucrative market for expensive vehicles.
Thirst-Trapping, Self-Described 'Typical Alpha Male Footballer' Matt Morton Comes Out at 30
British footballer Matt Morton discussed his coming out process in an interview with the British site Sky Sport after he realized he was gay two years ago.
Watch: YouTuber Takes on the Mask Debate with Clever Parody
YouTuber Noah Lindquist takes on mask denial in a funny take-off of "Be My Guest" from Disney's "Beauty and the Beast"
Most Millennial Dog Owners Prefer Pups Over People
Nearly half of dog owners will go out of their way to wash their sheets before a new partner sleeps over because of how their pets smell, according to new research.
India Holds Digital Fashion Week Amid Pandemic
Unlike a fashion show, the models aren't swaying on a ramp in real life. They are depending on digital technology to rescue their annual extravaganza from the coronavirus pandemic.
Opinion: World Rugby's Proposed Ban on Trans is Wrong. Here's Why
An Australian transgender historian makes a case for the inclusion of trans athletes in World Rugby.
Adult Performer Sean Ford Seeks Changes in Politics & Sexual Perceptions
"Everyone is political, whether they choose to speak or be silent," says model and adult male performer Sean Ford, who addresses political issues & sexual perceptions in a recent essay.
Closed for Months Due to COVID, San Francisco Gay Sex Venue Reopens as 'Jack-Off Club'
Closed since March due to the coronavirus pandemic, gay sex venue Eros on upper Market Street in San Francisco's Castro neighborhood has re-opened as a "jack-off club," its co-owner told the Bay Area Reporter.
When GAY was Good: Pioneering Weekly Magazine Covered Community and Arts Scene
Two years before the Bay Area Reporter premiered, the New York City-based GAY covered politics, arts, civil rights and sexuality with a bold and groovy style. The complete issue collection from 1969 to 1974 is online.
Seager Homers Again, Dodgers Force NLCS Game 7 with 3-1 Win
The Los Angeles Dodgers got what they needed — again.
Arozarena, Rays top Astros 4-2 in Game 7, reach World Series
By now, every baseball fan has heard of remarkable rookie Randy Arozarena. They're fast becoming familiar with his World Series-bound Tampa Bay teammates, too.
US Resorts Adapt to New Normal of Skiing Amid Pandemic
Helmet, goggles, skis? Check. Hand sanitizer, face covering, reservation? Check.
Artist Hikes Length of Vermont, Painting Along the Way
After hiking over 200 miles (320 kilometers) on the country's oldest long-distance trail, Rob Mullen had just 3 miles (5 kilometers) to go in the rain to meet up with his wife and father for a break.
Edmunds: Car Value Myths, Busted
You've probably heard over the years a number of tips or myths regarding the value of your car. Edmunds' experts analyzed the most popular car value myths to find the truth behind them.
Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice: Reimagining Fall
Watching the leaves change color (51%), feeling the chill in the air (45%) and drinking hot chocolate (44%) were voted the three best aspects of fall.
Rethinking the Holidays: Traditions, Change Are On the Table
If ever there were a year when people could use the comfort of a big holiday dinner, this is it. Yet in 2020, a joyful, multigenerational meal around a crowded, indoor dinner table is a potentially high-risk activity.
Twitter Changes Hacked Content Rules After Biden Story Furor
Twitter said late Thursday it was changing its policy on hacked content after an outcry about its handling of an unverified political story that prompted cries of censorship from the right.
Gus Kenworthy Opens Up About Depression, Suicide in New Interview
In a new interview, out Olympic skier Gus Kenworthy discusses his struggles with depression and suicide before coming out.
Future of SF Eagle in Question
The future of the South of Market bar the Eagle is in question as the community wonders what will happen to the leather-themed establishment following the sale of its building.