Gay San Francisco: The Latest
San Francisco, CA
Big Top Brunch at Beaux
Beaux's Sunday Big Top Brunch entertained outdoor patrons on Feb. 28 as glam drag performers strutted their lip-synching stuff, and photographer Steven Underhill caught some fun moments.
South Korea's First Known Transgender Soldier Found Dead
South Korea's first known transgender soldier, who protested the military's decision last year to discharge her for undergoing gender reassignment surgery, was found dead at her home on Wednesday.
Lawmakers Can't Cite Local Examples of Trans Girls in Sports
Legislators in over 20 states introduced bills this year that would ban trans girls from competing on girls' sports teams in public high schools but in almost every case, sponsors can't cite a single instance where there were any problems.
In a New Series, TCM Takes a Look at 'Problematic' Classics
TCM's new series "Reframed Classics" promises wide-ranging discussions about 18 culturally significant films from the 1920s through the 1960s that also have problematic aspects, including "Breakfast at Tiffany's," "Swing Time" and "Gone with the Wind."
Cuomo Addresses Harassment Claims, Vows to Stay in Office
Besieged by sexual harassment allegations, a somber New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo apologized Wednesday, saying he "learned an important lesson" about his own behavior around women, but he said he intended to remain in office.
Biden Stands by May Timeline for Vaccines for All US Adults
President Joe Biden said the U.S. expects to take delivery of enough coronavirus vaccine for all adults by the end of May — two months earlier than anticipated.
Wisconsin Lawmakers Launch Attack on Trans Athletes
Republican lawmakers in Wisconsin introduced two pieces of legislation that target trans student athletes at all levels of education, including elementary school, middle school, high school, and college.
Chasten Buttigeig Shares Homophobic Workplace Story; Twitter Responds
Chasten Buttigieg took his support for the Equality Act to Twitter, where he shared a story of a homophobic workplace experience, and Twitter users shared their own harrowing stories, in turn.
Trans History's Forgotten Figure: Zackary Drucker on 'The Lady and the Dale'
Transgender multi-media artist and cultural producer Zackary Drucker chatted with EDGE about the complex historical figure that is Liz Carmichael, subject of HBO docuseries "The Lady and the Dale."
Listen: Nathan Lane Looks Back at 'The Birdcage,' Wishes He'd Come Out Then
Nathan Lane remembers his breakout role in "The Birdcage" via "The Last Laugh" podcast...now wishes he'd come out back then.
Watch: 'Vaccine, Vaccine': Dolly Sings 'Jolene' Rewrite for Shot
Dolly Parton has written hundreds of songs over her decades-long career and it turns out her tune "Jolene" is the just right one for getting her COVID-19 vaccine.
News
Sun, Sand and Shots: Caribbean Seeks Vaccines to Revive Economy
The Caribbean is hunting for visitors and vaccines to jump-start the stalled economy in one of the world's most tourism-dependent regions.
Entertainment
San Francisco, CA
Ramadan Rom-Com: 'Breaking Fast's L.A. Love Story
In Mike Mosallam's affectionate Ramadan rom-com "Breaking Fast," Mo (out actor Haaz Sleiman) is a devout, disciplined Muslim doctor who has reconciled his religious dedication with his queer sexuality.
Review: 'Chaos Walking' is Entertaining - and Forgettable
Like an old-fashioned western set on a distant planet, "Chaos Walking" is momentarily entertaining, but doesn't leave a lasting impression once you walk away from it.
Business
Comic-Con to Remain Virtual in 2021, Cites Financial Strain
San Diego Comic-Con will remain virtual for the July event, but organizers are planning for a smaller-scale gathering later this year.
Technology
Keeping Clean Could Be Deadly: Briotech's Solution to Pandemic-Era Disinfection
Briotech, a global leader in HOCl technology and manufacturing, has created a multi-use product line with game-changing technologies in health and disinfection.
Finance
President Biden's Plan To Change Credit Reporting And Scoring
If President Biden has his way, he will create a public credit reporting agency (CRA) to compete with the three major credit bureaus and maybe one day replace them altogether.
Cars
New or Used? Either Way, Price Hikes Squeeze U.S. Auto Buyers
The viral pandemic has triggered a cascade of price hikes throughout America's auto industry — a surge that has made both new and used vehicles unaffordable for many.
Style
U.S. Postage Stamp Campaign Launches to Honor LGBTQ Trailblazers
The National LGBTQ Task Force and the International Imperial Court System, two prominent LGBTQ organizations, have announced a campaign to call on the U.S. Postal Service to issue stamps honoring four influential LGBTQ trailblazers.
Health/Fitness
California Clinics: More Vaccines Going to Rich Than At-Risk
Officials at California community health centers that are considered the backbone of the safety net for the poor in the U.S. say they are not receiving enough doses for their patients — the very at-risk residents the state needs to vaccinate.
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
San Francisco, CA
Homing's In Feb 26-March 5, 2021
Step into the wonderful world of online arts, nightlife and community events. Take yourself to church, dance along with pros and gogos, or sing along to Broadway stars.
SF Queer Bar Virgil's is Permanently Closing
Virgil's Sea Room, a queer bar that opened in 2013 in the Mission District of San Francisco, is permanently closing.
