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| | Lambda Legal: Van Dyke's Confirmation An Affront to LGBT Community
(Washington, DC, December 11, 2019) — Today, Sasha Buchert, Senior Attorney at Lambda Legal, issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate confirmed Lawrence VanDyke for a lifetime position to the U.S. Court of Appeals for ... | | 
| | Rapinoe named SI Sportswoman of the Year
Sports Illustrated magazine has named lesbian soccer player Megan Rapinoe as its Sportswoman of the Year. On July 7 in Lyon, France, the United States claimed a fourth Women's World Cup triumph with a 2-0 victory ... | | 
| | GOP offers answer to Equality Act; LGBTQs criticize measure
On Dec. 6, Republican Utah Rep. Chris Stewart unveiled the so-called Fairness for All Act—legislation that supposedly protects LGBTQ+ people against discrimination in areas such as housing, employment, education and ... |
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| | Alphonso David: New national HRC president on work, policies and Trump
Alphonso David is more than the new national president of the sprawling LGBTQ-rights organization the Human Rights Campaign (HRC). He literally is the face of change. David is the first civil rights lawyer—and the first person ... | | 
| | ELECTIONS 2020 Marianne Williamson talks LGBT rights, presidential bid
Marianne Williamson—an author and activist who's been running to secure the democratic nomination for president in 2020, said that she doesn't see herself as particularly competing against anyone to secure a bid for the highest office ... | |
| | Memoir profiles lesser-known sides of Edie Windsor
Mention the name Edie Windsor, and many LGBT residents would correctly associate her with the landmark litigation that ultimately paved the way for the United States Supreme Court declaring marriage equality to be the law of ... | |
| | International Human Rights Day legislation would make U.S. LGBTI protections leader
Washington (December 10, 2019) — Today, as the United Nations commemorates the anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Jeanne Shaheen ... | | 
| | Community turns out for World of Chocolate
About 1,000 Chicagoans and other visitors showed up at Revel Fulton Market in the West Loop for AIDS Foundation of Chicago's annual World of Chocolate fundraiser, which shows off the finest confections from local-area vendors to ... | | 
| | FASHION Jack Cave, turning accessories into art
Jack Cave—a Chicago-based artist, designer, instructor and the founder of Jack Cave LLC—definitely makes articles that help the wearer stand out from the crowd. Items such as PocketART, NeckART, WaistART and even BagART combine boldness and ... | |
| | LGBTQ groups say Defense Authorization Bill Should Have Ended Trans Ban
WASHINGTON — Last night, a coalition of organizations, including the Modern Military Association of America, Human Rights Campaign, National Center for Transgender Equality, GLBTQ Legal Advocates and Defenders (GLAD), National ... | | 
| | CAKE applications due Dec. 14
Chicago Alternative Comics Expo (CAKE) is accepting exhibitor applications for CAKE 2020 until Saturday, Dec. 14. CAKE is a weekend-long celebration of independent comics, inspired by Chicago's rich legacy as ... | | 
| | WORLD Marriages in Brazil, chemsex, couple attacked, Gus Kenworthy
The state Institute Brazilian Geography and Statistics said that same-sex marriages in Brazil grew 61.7 percent in 2018—a trend that grew from October, after President Jair Bolsonaro's victory in the last elections, Vanugardia reported. At the ... | | 
| | NATIONAL PrEP access, candidates, Kim Petras, abandoned son
Uninsured U.S. residents can now apply for free PrEP drugs through the federal government, Plus reported. The Department of Health and Human Services launched "Ready, Set, PrEP"—a national program to ... | | 
| | Santa Speedo Run speeds through Boystown
Warm(-ish) weather greeted the many participants of the Santa Speedo Run, which took place this year Saturday, Dec. 7 at Sidetrack. This annual fundraiser featured Santa-hat-bedecked, Speedo-clad runners, doing a lap around the Boystown block for ... | | 
| | Red Stars, player launch toy drive
On Dec. 16-17, the Chicago Red Stars, in collaboration with team defender Sarah Gorden, will hold their annual toy drive for the St. Vincent de Paul Center, 2145 N. Halsted St.. Starting Monday, Dec. 9, new ... | | 
| | Lambda Legal to 11th Circuit: Schools Must Provide Trans Students Equal Restroom Access
(ATLANTA - Dec. 5, 2019) — Today, Lambda Legal asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit to affirm a lower court ruling holding that a suburban Jacksonville, Florida, school district must treat transgender ... | | 
| | CCH HIV chief discusses prevention and treatment efforts
According to Toyin Adeyemi, MD, an infectious disease specialist who is Cook County Health's (CCH) senior director of HIV services, the statewide Getting to Zero initiative, aimed at virtually eliminating new HIV transmissions in the state ... | |
| | Johnson retires after Lightfoot fires him
Former Chicago Police Department Superintendent Eddie Johnson—fired for allegedly lying to Mayor Lori Lightfoot about his actions in the hours before he was found asleep behind the wheel of a ... |
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| | Chicago Filmmakers kicks off 2020 with 'Justice January'
This January, Chicago Filmmakers is pleased to present a series of documentaries that explore current social and political issues around environmental justice, immigration justice, and reproductive justice. These new documentaries ... | | 
| | Sean Hayes at Feb. 5 Goodman event
Goodman Theatre, now in its 95th season, will host the "Legacy & Promise" Education and Engagement Luncheon Wed., Feb. 5, featuring Emmy-winning and Tony-nominated actor Sean Hayes. The event will take place at The Palmer House ... | | 
| | THEATER REVIEW A Xmas Cuento Remix
By: Maya Malan-Gonzalez At: 16th Street Theater, 6420 16th St., Berwyn Tickets: 708-795-6704 or 16thStreetTheater.org; $22-$32. Runs through: Dec. 29 You've got to admire the "show must go on" pluck of 16th Street Theater with its ... | | 
| | MOMBIAN Holiday gift guide for LGBTQ children's books
It's time for my annual gift guide to some of the year's best LGBTQ-inclusive children's picture books! There were happily more books published this year than I can include here, so please visit Mombian.com for a ... | |
| | Critics' Picks
The Tall Boy, Stage 773, through Dec. 15—The celebrated talent behind this touring show (Tandy Cronyn, Kay Boyle, Simon Bent) create a tragedy you'll take away with you, of children twice orphaned by war, abroad and ... | | 
| | Billy Masters
"I didn't bother going to school. I just found my inner pussy."—Sir Ian McKellen explains how he prepared for his role as Gus the Theatre Cat in the film version of the musical Cats. I have ... | | 
| | Winter movies bring an intriguing mix
We finish out the year with some heavy hitters that we previously mentioned in the fall preview, such as Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Cats and Little Women in December. J.J. Abrams has now hinted ... | | 
| | Five Worth Finding: Gay spy movie, Santa Suite and more
—London Spy: In this British-American series that originally aired in 2015, devil-may-care Danny (played by a fantastic Ben Whishaw) meets the straight-laced, enigmatic and handsome Alex (played by Edward Holcroft). ... | | 
| | LGBT films and personnel among Golden Globe nominees
The 2019-2020 awards season kicked into full gear with the Dec. 9 announcement of this years Golden Globe nominees, and numerous LGBT-themed films and television shows, as well as LGBT personnel, were among those recognized by ... | | 
| | SHOWBIZ Neil Patrick Harris, Mary J. Blige, Jane Lynch, Pet Shop Boys
Neil Patrick Harris and husband David Burtka are in Walgreens' new #TrueHolidayStory campaign, which finds the beauty and humor in memorably imperfect moments, NewNowNext.com noted. In the new spots, Harris and Burtka's holiday is less than ... | | 
| | theWit celebrating Warhol with package
theWit Hotel, 201 N. State St., is celebrating the arrival of "Andy Warhol—From A to B and Back Again," the acclaimed traveling Andy Warhol exhibit that has just made its debut in Chicago—with a hotel package ... | | 
| | TELEVISION 'Work in Progress' spotlights Chicago, LGBTQ+ representation
The new Showtime series Work in Progress really features queer represenation—arguably, more than such landmark series as Orange Is the New Black and Pose. With many of the actors and producers from Andersonville, Chicago audiences can ... | | 
| | 'Nat King Cole' holiday show Dec. 16-17
Writers Theatre, in partnership with Artists Lounge Live, will present a limited engagement of An Unforgettable Nat King Cole Christmas, starring Evan Tyrone Martin. An Unforgettable Nat King Cole Christmas will be presented Monday-Tuesday, Dec. 16-17 ... | | 
| | 10th anniversary of 'The Nutcracker' features gay dads
The House Theatre of Chicago will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the annual hit production The Nutcracker—an all-original, ballet-free and family-friendly production playing at The Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division ... | |
| | GLAAD releases annual TV report
LGBTQ+ media-advocacy organization GLAAD recently announced the findings of its annual "Where We Are on TV" report. "Where We Are on TV" analyzes the overall diversity of primetime scripted series regulars on broadcast networks and assesses ... | | 
| | Siskel showing LGBTQ+ films in December
The Gene Siskel Film Center of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, 164 N. State St., is showing several LGBTQ+ films of interest in December. They include: —Fleabag (Dec. 12, 15, 22): Starring Emmy ... | | 
| | THEATER REVIEW The Land of Forgotten Toys
Authors: Music by Dylan MarcAurele; book and lyrics by Jaclyn Enchin and Jennifer Enchin, based on a story by Larry Little At: The Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave. Tickets: GreenhouseTheater.org or 773-404-7336; $25-$45. Runs ... | | 
| | THEATER REVIEW The Tall Boy
Playwright: Simon Bent At: Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. Tickets: Stage773.com and 773-327-5252; $35-$39. Runs through: Dec. 15 The absence of familiar faces—even for a moment—is enough to trigger extreme anxiety, tears or outright terror ... | | 
| | THEATER REVIEW Cold Town/Hotline: A Chicago Holiday Story
Playwright: Eli Newell At: Raven Theatre, 6157 N. Clark St. Tickets: 773-338-2177, or RavenTheatre.com; $25-$30. Runs through: Dec. 22 Cold Town/Hotline: A Chicago Holiday Story is a charming take on a Christmas miracle, where everyone with ... | | 
| | THEATER REVIEW The White Plague
Playwright: Karel Capek, translated by Peter Majer and Cathy Porter At: Trap Door Theatre, 1655 W. Cortland Ave. Tickets: 773-384-0494; TrapDoorTheatre.com; $20-$25 (two for one on Thursdays). Runs through: Jan. ... | | 
| | About Face to run 'The Gulf'
About Face Theatre continues its 2019-20 season with the Chicago premiere of Audrey Cefaly's award-winning drama The Gulf, running Jan. 9-Feb. 15, 2020, at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. The Gulf looks at how partners ... | | 
| | Chay Yew departing Victory Gardens Theater
The Victory Gardens Theater board of directors and Artistic Director Chay Yew announced plans for Yew's departure from Victory Gardens at the end of the 2019-20 season. An internationally renowned stage director and playwright, Yew has ... | | 
| | Holiday rom-com from lesbian filmmakers debuts
Thanks to classics such as Love, Actually—not to mention a seemingly continuous stream of confections from Hallmark and Lifetime Channels—romantic comedies have become for many a tradition during the holiday ... |
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| | WINDY CITY TIMES annual Holiday Gift Guide, Part Two
I'll drink to that Inspired by TV host Giuliana Rancic, Giuliana Prosecco ($14.99; TerlatoWines.com) is smooth, with a fruity scent and deceptively complex taste. It may sound weird to say you settled down with Giuliana after ... | | 
| | PHOTO Sidetrack
Ninth annual Santa Speedo Run raises some fun funds for Center on Halsted. Joseph Stevens Photography ... | | 
| | PHOTOS The Sofo Tap
Happy Holidays from St. Nick and Doaays! Photos by Kirk Williamson ... | | 
| | SAVOR River Roast
At River Roast (315 N. LaSalle St.; RiverRoastChicago.com), the centerpiece menu item is its Beef Tomahawk—an almost three-pound, wet-aged steak attached to a bone that's reminiscent of the Brontosaurus ribs seen on ... | | 
| | PERFORMER OF THE WEEK Ryan Royale
BEHIND THE NAME "The name Royale comes from my fascination with royalty and the rise and fall of fame. I was a young art student when I saw Prince Poppycock perform on America's Got Talent, and ... | | 
| | DINING Pennyville Station, Molly's Cupcakes, pop-ups, Mantuano leaves
—Park Ridge spot Pennyville Station, 112 Main St., is hosting "Brunch with Santa" on Sunday, Dec. 15, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. (Normal brunch hours are 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.) Ten percent of brunch proceeds will go to benefit ... | | 
| | W&CF hosts 'Honeypot' book launch party, author discussion
One month after the release of Honeypot: Black Southern Women Who Love Women, Andersonville bookstore Women & Children First hosted a launch party and conversation with author E. Patrick Johnson Dec. 5. Johnson is also Northwestern ... |
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