Gay San Francisco: The Latest
San Francisco, CA
Frameline Grand Finales!
It's astonishing what the Frameline 41 programmers have packed into the San Francisco International LGBTQ Film Festival's final four days, June 22-25.
Senate Obamacare Repeal Bill Condemned by LGBT Advocates
If passed, the bill would take away health insurance from millions of people, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people.
Minneapolis Police Asked to Limit Presence at Pride Parade
Minneapolis' first openly gay police chief responded sharply Thursday to a decision by organizers of the Twin Cities Pride Parade to ask her department to minimize its participation in Sunday's annual event
German Parliament Votes to Annul Gay Men's Convictions
German lawmakers on Thursday approved a plan to annul the convictions of thousands of gay men under a law criminalizing homosexuality that was enforced enthusiastically in post-World War II West Germany.
Senate Republicans Release Bill to Cut Benefits to Poor, Alter Obamacare
"We live in the wealthiest country on earth. Surely we can do better than what the Republican health care bill promises," said Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y.
Hate Group Label Has Hate Groups Hating Labels
Outside of equal rights for LGBT citizens, there are few things a hate group hates more than the Southern Poverty Law Center and being called "hate group."
No Tapes: Trump Says He Didn't Record Meetings with Comey
President Donald Trump said Thursday on Twitter that he "did not make" and doesn't have any recordings of his private conversations with ousted former FBI Director James Comey.
Court Clears Mississippi LGBT Objections Law; Appeal Likely
A federal appeals court said Thursday that Mississippi can start enforcing a law that allows merchants and government employees cite religious beliefs to deny services to same-sex couples, but opponents of the law immediately pledged to appeal.
Rhode Island Pride Festival Club Parties :: July 17, 2017
After the parade ended the parties at the clubs got started. Here are some fun photos from the Providence Eagle, The Dark Lady/Alley Cat, The Stable, EGO and Mirabar.
Coal Company Sues HBO's John Oliver for Defamation
Coal company Murray Energy has sued HBO and its Sunday-night host, John Oliver, for what it says was a "false and malicious broadcast" last Sunday evening.
PopUps: Finn Wittrock to Star in Versace 'American Crime Story' Miniseries
"American Horror Story" vet Finn Wittrock will join Ryan Murphy's upcoming miniseries "The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story."
News
After Outcry, an LGBT Survey Question is Restored by HHS
A question on sexuality slated for deletion from a federal survey has been restored, officials said Thursday, responding to an outcry from LGBT advocates who said the Trump administration was trying to erase data on their community.
Entertainment
San Francisco, CA
Review :: Behind The Curtain: Todrick Hall (Frameline)
This documentary offers a glimpse behind Todrick Hall's "Straight Outta Oz" visual album and its corresponding tour. However, unlike many tour documentaries, this one doesn't provide an in-depth look.
Review :: Huey Lewis and the News. House of Blues. June 20, 2017.
I'll say this for Mr. Lewis and his News, they have stamina. Once one of the most popular mainstream pop/rock bands the band have pretty much faded from the public consciousness over the 30+ years since they were on top of the charts.
Business
A Look at Illinois' Budget Mess as Lawmakers Head to Capitol
Already holding the title for longest state budget stalemate, Illinois is poised to enter a third year without a spending plan as the feud between Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and Democrats controlling the Legislature drags on.
Technology
Google's Search Engine Aims to Become Employment Engine
Job hunters are able to go to Google and see help-wanted listings that its search engine collects across the internet. The results aim to streamline such listings by eliminating duplicate jobs posted on different sites.
Finance
Summer Vacation? Lots of Americans Say They Can't Afford It
Forget frequent flier miles, last-minute getaways and even road trips. Nearly half of Americans say they won't be taking a vacation this summer, mostly because they can't afford it.
Cars
Ford to Move Focus Production to China, Sees No U.S. Job Loss
Ford said Tuesday it plans to move production of its Ford Focus small car from the U.S. to China, where it already makes the Focus for Chinese buyers.
Style
Barbie's Companion Ken Gets New Beefy Look
He's been overshadowed by Barbie for decades, but now Ken is finally getting some attention.
Health/Fitness
SAGE Declares Partial Win on Elder Erasure; Condemns Trump Administration for Continued Trans Exclusion
Today, SAGE declares a victory on getting a question pertaining to sexual orientation back into this survey -- the National Survey of Older Americans Act Participants (NSOAAP).
Travel
Visiting Peru's Machu Picchu? New Restrictions Await
Travelers wanting a glimpse of Peru's famed Machu Picchu will be restricted to visiting during morning or afternoon tours in a move aimed at conserving the site's archaeological splendor.
Nightlife
San Francisco, CA
On the Tab :: June 22 - 29
Our full-on Pride gets ramped up and rolled out this week. It's rainbowlicious and full-on festive. Get out, be proud, be loud.
Rhode Island Pride's Illuminated Nighttime Parade :: June 17, 2017
Rhode Island Pride's Nighttime Parade offered a fun time for all after the Festival and before the Club Parties started. If you haven't been to an Illuminated Parade you need to see this!
