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Buttigieg Urges Travelers to Respect Mask Mandates on Planes
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg urged travelers to respect flight attendants and crew members who enforce federal mask mandates on planes, pledging strict federal enforcement against abuse at a time of increasingly unruly behavior by passengers.
How 'Allyship' Can Help LGBTQ Staff Feel Less Excluded in the Work Place
There is compelling evidence that workplaces can be challenging environments for trans people, where their voices often remain the least heard. Even for organizations which seek to be inclusive, many lack the necessary expertise.
Tulsa Massacre Documentaries Offer Deep Dive into Tragedy
Several documentary filmmakers — some backed by NBA superstars — are shedding light on the historically ignored Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921, one of the most horrific tragedies in American history.
Dems Walk, Stop Texas GOP's Sweeping Voting Restrictions
Texas Democrats pulled off a dramatic, last-ditch walkout in the state House of Representatives on Sunday night to block passage of one of the most restrictive voting bills in the U.S.,
Swiss Motorcyclist Dupasquier Dies Following Moto3 Crash
Swiss motorcycle rider Jason Dupasquier has died following a crash during Moto3 qualifying for the Italian Grand Prix, the Careggi Hospital in Florence announced Sunday. He was 19.
Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Events Proceed Amid Hiccups
Joi McCondichie planned a march this weekend to memorialize those who ran from what is considered one of the worst and deadliest acts of racial violence in American history.
Ex-'Tarzan' Actor Among 7 Plane Crash Victims in Tennessee
Investigators on Sunday continued searching for the bodies of seven people believed killed in the crash a day earlier of a small jet into a Tennessee lake, including an actor who portrayed Tarzan in a 1990s television series.
Risky, Impatient Climbers Bring Danger to US Highest Peak
Rangers who keep an eye on North America's highest mountain peak say impatient and inexperienced climbers are taking more risks and endangering themselves and other climbers after a year off because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Indianapolis 500 Welcomes 135,000 Fans in Global Benchmark
The largest crowd in the world for a sports event showed up in joyous force on Sunday, 135,000 of them packing the stands at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. It was only 40% of capacity — that was the figure deemed safe in the pandemic.
Acclaimed LA LGBTQ Theater Company Dismisses Artistic Director After Claims of Sexual Misconduct
Michael Shepperd, the artistic director of LA's Celebration Theatre, was fired last Tuesday after allegations of sexual misconduct, the Los Angeles Times reported.
In Visions of Post-Pandemic Life, Roaring '20s Beckon Again
As hopes rise that the pandemic is ebbing in the United States and Europe, visions of a second "Roaring Twenties" to match last century's post-pandemic decade have proliferated.
Gavin MacLeod, 'Love Boat' Captain, Dies at 90
Gavin MacLeod, the veteran supporting actor who achieved fame as sardonic TV news writer Murray Slaughter on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and stardom playing cheerful Capt. Stubing on "The Love Boat," has died. He was 90.
Powerhouse Nightlife Producer Jeffrey Sanker Dead at 62
Jeffrey Sanker, who took LGBTQ nightlife and the circuit party to stratospheric levels, died on Friday, May 28 at age 62, from liver cancer.
'Hooked on a Feeling' Singer B.J. Thomas Dies at 78
B.J. Thomas, the Grammy-winning singer who enjoyed success on the pop, country and gospel charts with such hits as "I Just Can't Help Believing," "Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head" and "Hooked on a Feeling," has died. He was 78.
Defense for Some Capitol Rioters: Election Misinformation
Falsehoods about the election helped bring insurrectionists to the Capitol on Jan. 6, and now some who are facing criminal charges for their actions during the riot hope their gullibility might save them or at least engender some sympathy.
How Canada's Queer Youth are Adapting to Virtual Communities
A collaborative research team have documented the range of creative strategies deployed by queer communities in Canada and globally as they strive to maintain connection during the pandemic.
After Refusing Sex Offender Program, Bill Cosby Denied Parole
Actor Bill Cosby won't be paroled this year after refusing to participate in sex offender programs during his nearly three years in state prison in Pennsylvania.
Not Real News: A Look at What Didn't Happen This Week
A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media.
Travel Numbers Climb as Americans Hit Road for the Holiday
Americans hit the road in near-record numbers at the start of the Memorial Day weekend, as their eagerness to break free from coronavirus confinement overcame higher prices for flights, gasoline and hotels.
Opinion: Why the Ban on Conversion Therapy Has to Include Religious Groups
After many delays, the government's concern about whether religion should be exempt from prohibiting conversion therapy in England and Wales has led to more setbacks.