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•	Pro-choice coalition to rally May 14 in Chicago's Union Park

•	Texas court okays child-abuse inquries into families of trans kids

•	Griner's detention in Russia extended by a month

•	Former White Sox head trainer alleges sexual orientation-based bias

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There were times when we thought that the sunshine would never return, but despite climate change and contagion, there's no stopping summer—and while we usually associate expanded daylight hours with outdoor activities, a number of theaters ... more

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•	WORLD Nigeria protest, 'Flag in the Map,' Belgium, McDonald's
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•	Johnny Weir envisions his dream of hosting the Eurovision Song Contest's live stream

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Comedian criticized for letting Dave Chappelle open and tell anti-trans jokes
Comedian John Mulaney surprised his audience—and drew criticism from some fans—when Dave Chappelle appeared as the opener and reportedly told "transphobic jokes," per Variety. Chappelle's opening set occurred during a ... more

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THEATER REVIEW The Chinese Lady
It began in 1834 as an advertising gimmick: In order to promote sales of their Far East Oriental imported goods, the Carnes Brothers procured their company a real-life spokesperson. This was the teenage Afong Moy, known ... more

•	SHOWBIZ Broadway, JoJo Siwa, WEHO Pride, 'Jurassic World,' Madonna
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SHOWBIZ Broadway, JoJo Siwa, WEHO Pride, 'Jurassic World,' Madonna
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Books / Art

HIV/AIDS activist Rae Lewis-Thornton on her new memoir, 'Unprotected'
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•	Quiz program 'Wait, Wait' to start taping June 16 at the Studebaker
•	BOOKS 'Tinderbox' author to appear in Palatine on June 14
•	57th Street Art Fair marking 75th anniversary on June 4-5

Trans

•	WORLD Nigeria protest, 'Flag in the Map,' Belgium, McDonald's
•	For International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, Biphobia HRC highlights grants
•	Judge blocks part of Alabama law criminalizing care for trans youth

AIDS & Health

WORLD Nigeria protest, 'Flag in the Map,' Belgium, McDonald's
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•	Monkeypox in U.S., other countries; cases include gay, bi men
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TELEVISION Kate McKinnon, Pete Davidson and others to exit 'SNL'
In a major shake-up on the long-running hit Saturday Night Live (or SNL), several of the main stars are leaving—including out cast member Kate McKinnon, Deadline reported. McKinnon, Aidy Bryant, Kyle Mooney and Pete Davidson (who's ... more

•	Los Angeles LGBT Center mourns passing of legendary LGBT activist, leader Urvashi Vaid
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•	Griner's detention in Russia extended by a month

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Youth

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