LGBTQ News and More
New Poll: More Americans Identify as LGBT Than Ever Before
More adults than ever before identify as LGBT according to a new Gallup poll.
Queer in the Country: Why Some LGBTQ Americans Prefer Rural Life to Urban 'Gayborhoods'
Not all gay people enjoy big cities, but pop culture has little to say about rural LGBTQ life.
Report: Upcoming 'Harry Potter' Game to be Trans-Inclusive
An upcoming video game based on the "Harry Potter" franchise will allow players to be transgender.
How a Queer Black Feminist Cultural Engineer is Turning Fashion Into a Movement
Fresco Steez is sending a clear message to advocates, allies and even oppressors: what we wear matters. She describes her new collaboration with Levi's as a representation of Black Culture, Black political history, and Black art and design.
Thirst Trapping with Personal Trainer & Underwear Model Kyle Hynick
It is easy to understand why Canadian personal trainer Kyle Hynick is such a popular underwear model.
Evangelical Adoption, Foster Agency Will Now Serve Same-Sex Couples
Bethany Christian Services, one of the nation's biggest adoption and foster care agencies, announced on Monday it would immediately begin working with LGBTQ families.
Ryan Reynolds Spars With David Beckham Over His Sore Wrist on Instagram
When Ryan Reynolds posted a pic of himself singing bottles of gin, David Beckham hit back with a cheeky comment.
Suitsupply Interprets 'Tongue in Cheek' Literally in New Ad Campaign
Venerated fashion brand Suitsupply unveiled a new ad campaign today that has, once again, set the internet ablaze.
Edie Falco To Play Hillary Clinton in Upcoming 'Impeachment: American Crime Story'
Edie Falco has signed on to play Hillary Clinton in "Impeachment: American Crime Story," the third installment of the Ryan Murphy-created series.
In an Act of Protest, BYU Students Light Mountside Logo In Pride Colors
LGBTQ Brigham Young University students and allies made quite the statement Thursday night, lighting up the college's iconic "Y" logo in rainbow colors in an act of protest.
News
Biden Appoints Reggie Greer To Senior Advisor On LGBTQ Issues
President Biden appointed Reggie Greer, the LGBTQ engagement director for his campaign, as a senior advisor on LGBTQ issues for the current administration on Wednesday.
Entertainment
Amanda Gorman Says She was Racially Profiled Near Her Home
Amanda Gorman, the 22-year-old poet who captured hearts at the inauguration of President Joe Biden, posted to social media that she was followed home by a security guard who demanded to know where she lived because she "looked suspicious."
Business
Biden, Dems Prevail as Senate OKs $1.9T Virus Relief Bill
An exhausted Senate narrowly approved a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill Saturday as President Joe Biden and his Democratic allies notched a victory they called crucial for hoisting the country out of the pandemic.
Technology
NASA's New Mars Rover Hits Dusty Red Road, 1st Trip 21 feet
The Perseverance rover ventured from its landing position Thursday, two weeks after setting down on the red planet to seek signs of past life.
Finance
5 Things Agents Wish People Knew about Insurance
Insurance is notoriously complicated, and few people have the time or desire to pore over their policies. But some basic knowledge can go a long way.
Cars
Edmunds Compares the 2021 Tesla Model S and Porsche Taycan
Electric car the Porsche Taycan offers similar capabilities to Tesla's Model S, plus the aura of Porsche's sports car-building ethos. Is it good enough to unseat the Model S? Edmunds' experts tested both to find out.
Style
Dolce&Gabbana Seeks over $600M Damages from 2 U.S. Bloggers
Dolce&Gabbana has filed a defamation suit seeking over $600 million in damages from two U.S. fashion bloggers who reposted anti-Asian comments attributed to one of the designers that led to a boycott.
Health/Fitness
Study Finds Mask Mandates, Dining Out Influence Virus Spread
A new national study adds strong evidence that mask mandates can slow the spread of the coronavirus, and that allowing dining at restaurants can increase cases and deaths.
Travel
Toilets, Noodles and Bonsai! Japan's 5 Most Unique Museums
Japan's 5,700 museums prove there's plenty to see and celebrate, including noodles, toilets and other unusual finds among the country's 47 prefectures.
Nightlife
Another Gay Bar Gone? Boston Eagle is Up for Sale
And then there were...? Gay blogger BosGuy> reports the "space formerly occupied by the Boston Eagle is now for rent."
Slightly Used News :: November 17, 2020
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