Chicago scientist starting a ‘transquake’ to counter anti-trans misinformation
A Chicago geneticist launches a satirical “transquake” experiment and new Beyond X&Y campaign to challenge anti-trans misinformation cloaked in science.
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Chicago Sky announce 2026 national and local broadcast schedules
CHICAGO (April 23, 2026) — The WNBA announced today the national and local broadcast schedules for the upcoming 2026 WNBA season. Chicago’s nationally televised games for the 2026 season will be on ESPN, ABC, NBC, CBS, ION, USA Network, NBA TV and also streamed on Prime Video. 29 of the Sky’s 44 regular season games will…
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Young LGBTQ+ Illinoisans head for Action Camp this summer
From August 3-7, a group of LGBTQ+ teens and allies will get to be their authentic selves, commune with nature and each other, develop activism skills—and generally have the time of their lives. They will be at Action Camp, a sleepaway camp sponsored by The Alliance, which is affiliated with the Public Health Institute of…
Nation & World
IN BRIEF Day of Silence, ex-Illinois attorney, Uganda’s Supreme Court, Cyndi Lauper, queer WNBA icons, singer zzzahara
NATIONAL Thousands of students across the United States took part in the 30th annual Day of Silence (a student-led campaign organized by Glisten, formerly GLSEN) on April 10, The Advocate noted. What began in 1996…
Theater / Dance
PrideArts brings a same-sex take to A.R. Gurney’s ‘Love Letters’
One of my favorite memorabilia pieces is a Cosmopolitan from January 1959 signed by Betsy Palmer. Palmer, perhaps best known for playing Mrs. Voorhees in the original Friday the 13th, had graduated from the Goodman School of Drama (now Theatre School at DePaul) and she autographed the magazine while performing in a benefit production of Love Letters in her…
Music
Singer Mika spins out in the Windy City
Michael Holbrook Penniman Jr., better known as pop singer Mika, has carved out a career of catchy tunes over the years. His first album, Life in Cartoon Motion, debuted in 2007 and displayed his dynamic range with the lead single “Grace Kelly.” The second single from the same record, “Love Today,” was nominated for a Grammy and…
Film / TV / Gossip
‘Sinners’ dominates 2026 Dorian Film Awards, Rose Byrne and Amy Madigan take acting prizes
Eva Victor’s ‘Sorry, Baby’ Garners Two Wins; Ryan Coogler Earns Three Honors in a Breakout Year for Bold, Community-Driven CinemaSponsored by Tello Films March 3, 2026, Los Angeles – GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics, the second largest entertainment journalists organization in the world, today announced the group’s 2026 Dorian Film Awards, with Sinners emerging as the…
Books / Art
Trans
‘Allyship isn’t enough anymore’: Chicago Trans Visibility rally calls for action on trans rights
Several hundred people waving transgender pride flags and signs of support marched through downtown Chicago on April 4, led by chants of “My rights are your rights; trans rights are human rights.” The march followed Trans Up Front Illinois’ Rally for Trans Visibility in Federal Plaza, bringing together activists, politicians, nonprofit leaders and community members…
Lesbian
Owners of beloved lesbian bar ‘Dorothy’ open queer dive bar ‘Fathom’ in Lakeview
The owners of the popular lesbian bar Dorothy opened a new queer bar in Lakeview this week, with a more casual, “classic neighborhood dive bar” feel. Fathom, 1622 W. Belmont Ave., opened April 9 and was quickly at capacity, with a line of people waiting that stretched down the block. The new nautical-themed bar is designed to…