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Biden and Congress Mark a Year Since Violent Insurrection
President Joe Biden is preparing to mark the first anniversary of the U.S. Capitol insurrection, the violent attack by Trump supporters that has fundamentally changed the Congress and raised global concerns about the future of American democracy.
Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend Returns to Washington DC
Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend, better known as MAL Weekend, an event that attracts thousands of weatherman, kinksters, fetish-lovers, and curious spectators from all over the world, returns to Washington, D.C in 2022.
Trans 'Jeopardy!' Champion Amy Schneider Robbed at Gunpoint
Reigning "Jeopardy!" champion Amy Schneider was robbed at gunpoint over New Year's weekend in Oakland, California.
B.A.R. Talks 9: Drag Through Bay Area History
Our January 13 B.A.R. Talks panel focuses on drag and its local history, with guests Heklina, Fudgie Frottage, Khmera Rouge, Mercedez Munro, Persia, and Sister Tilda Nextime.
Police: Singer Derulo Involved in Vegas Resort Scuffle
Pop and R&B entertainer Jason Derulo was involved in a scuffle with two people early Tuesday at a Las Vegas Strip resort, but the singer, dancer and TikTok star was not arrested or given a summons, police said.
Queering the Classics: How Artists are Reclaiming Iconic Works Through an LGBTQ Lens
LGBTQ interventions on canonical works can carry significant cultural weight, moving the dial on how audiences think about the world and queer people's lasting place in it.
Netflix Games: Does It Make Sense to Pivot to Gaming?
As time has gone by, it appears that Netflix Games may not be the smartest business decision the business had made in its relatively short life cycle.
Gay Man, Still on S. Carolina Sex Offender Registry for Anti-Sodomy Law, Sues
"John Doe," a South Carolina man convicted under an anti-sodomy law and put on a sex offender registry in 2001, is suing to have his name taken off the list at long last.
Amy Schneider Addresses Transphobic Trolls; Gets Love from Fans
The current "Jeopardy" champ Amy Schneider (23 wins and counting) addressed transphobic comments she has received on social media with sarcasm. And got much love from her fans in the process.
Cryptocurrency Market and Trends
The traditional exchange model that involves money, given a chance, may also incorporate the use of cryptocurrency and its trade.
Twitter Bans Rep. Greene's Personal Account for COVID Claims
Twitter said Sunday it had banned the personal account of far-right Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene for multiple violations of the platform's COVID-19 misinformation policy.
How Will Pandemic End? Omicron Clouds Forecasts for Endgame
Pandemics do eventually end, even if omicron is complicating the question of when this one will. But it won't be like flipping a light switch.
Betty White's Legacy Includes 'Golden Girls' Episode Addressing HIV
Betty White's LGBTQ+ equality advocacy included a groundbreaking episode of "The Golden Girls" that confronted the specter of AIDS head on, long before any other TV sitcoms.
Hate-Filled Christmas Card Targeting Lesbian Family Sparks Support, Trevor Project Fundraiser
A lesbian couple and their two children received venomous season's greetings instead of holiday cheer when an anonymous "unequal neighbor" fired off a not-so-jolly Christmas card.
Rapper Kodak Black Arrested on Trespassing Charge in Florida
Rapper Kodak Black was arrested on a trespassing charge Saturday in South Florida, authorities said.
Taking a Step Back: US Colleges Returning to Online Classes
With COVID-19 cases surging just as students are about to return from winter break, dozens of U.S. colleges are moving classes online again for at least the first week or so of the semester,
In Nation at War With Itself, One Town Tries Cup of Civility
In this community of some 2,200 and others like it across the United States, neighborly ways and social ties persist, even in a country that seems to be at war with itself. It's a quieter force than all the yelling that is driving Americans apart.
New Year Brings More Canceled Flights for Air Travelers
For air travelers, the new year picked up where the old one left off — with lots of frustration.
Worldwide Roar Association — Formerly The Warwick Rowers — Are Back with Sexy 2022 Calendar
The Warwick Rowers are back, but under a new moniker. They are now the Worldwide Roar Association and are back with a 2022 calendar that is every bit as sexy as last year's.
New York City Ushers in 2022 with Ball Drop in Times Square
New York City welcomed the new year — and bid good riddance to 2021 — as confetti and cheers spread across Times Square as a New Year's Eve tradition returned to a city beleaguered by a global pandemic.