Debuting on Netflix on April 22 is Rachel Mason's documentary Circus of Books, which takes a look at the history of America's largest gay adult … [Read more...] about Netflix’s ‘Circus of Books’ Documentary Goes Inside America’s Biggest Gay Adult Bookstore: TRAILER
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How ‘Priscilla, Queen of the Desert’ Changed Australia and Drag Forever: WATCH
In his latest episode of Culture Cruise, Matt Baume takes a look back at the iconic gay classic Priscilla, Queen of the Desert starring Hugo Weaving, … [Read more...] about How ‘Priscilla, Queen of the Desert’ Changed Australia and Drag Forever: WATCH
Defiant Louisiana Pastor Tony Spell: My Parishioners ‘Do Not Mind Dying’ if it’s for God and Freedom — WATCH
Louisiana Pastor Tony Spell, who brought 27 busloads of worshippers to Life Tabernacle Church on Sunday after being charged last week with six … [Read more...] about Defiant Louisiana Pastor Tony Spell: My Parishioners ‘Do Not Mind Dying’ if it’s for God and Freedom — WATCH
Dr. Fauci Reflects on Gay Community’s Battle Against HIV/AIDS in Remarks About COVID-19’s Disproportionate Toll on Black People: WATCH
Dr. Anthony Fauci reflected on the disproportionate toll that AIDS took on the gay community in remarks about how COVID-19 is similarly affecting the … [Read more...] about Dr. Fauci Reflects on Gay Community’s Battle Against HIV/AIDS in Remarks About COVID-19’s Disproportionate Toll on Black People: WATCH
Uganda Raids LGBTQ Homeless Shelter, Arrests and Jails 23 People for Unwarranted COVID-19 Offenses After Considering Charging Them Under Anti-Homosexuality Laws
Uganda security forces raided a shelter for homeless LGBTQ youth last week and arrested 23 people, including a nurse and the shelter's executive … [Read more...] about Uganda Raids LGBTQ Homeless Shelter, Arrests and Jails 23 People for Unwarranted COVID-19 Offenses After Considering Charging Them Under Anti-Homosexuality Laws
Gay Men Barred from Donating Potentially Lifesaving Blood Plasma to Critically Ill Coronavirus Patients
Gay men who have recovered from COVID-19 are being barred from donating potentially life-saving blood plasma that could be used to treat critically … [Read more...] about Gay Men Barred from Donating Potentially Lifesaving Blood Plasma to Critically Ill Coronavirus Patients
Ryan Murphy Donates Medical Props from ‘Pose’ to Mount Sinai Hospital
Pose co-creator Ryan Murphy has donated medical props from the FX show, which were used in scenes related to the AIDS epidemic, to Mount Sinai … [Read more...] about Ryan Murphy Donates Medical Props from ‘Pose’ to Mount Sinai Hospital
This Gay Historian’s Book Club for the Coronavirus Quarantine Could Help Save Us All: WATCH
Inspired by comparisons between the AIDS crisis and the coronavirus pandemic, noted gay historian Dr. Eric Cervini has launched an online LGBTQ+ book … [Read more...] about This Gay Historian’s Book Club for the Coronavirus Quarantine Could Help Save Us All: WATCH
Later: Paul Lisicky Reads from His Stunning Memoir of Belonging, Queer Identity, Sex, and the Plague Years in Provincetown
TOWLEREAD: LGBTQ BOOKS FROM THE AUTHOR'S MOUTH I first met author Paul Lisicky in 1991, when we both were introduced to Provincetown, Massachusetts … [Read more...] about Later: Paul Lisicky Reads from His Stunning Memoir of Belonging, Queer Identity, Sex, and the Plague Years in Provincetown
How Harvey Fierstein Broke the Gay Dry Spell on ‘Cheers’ and Lots of Other Barriers as Well: WATCH
Last month, Culture Cruise host Matt Baume looked at the '80s sitcom Cheers' first foray into gay subject matter, and how it tackled homophobia at a … [Read more...] about How Harvey Fierstein Broke the Gay Dry Spell on ‘Cheers’ and Lots of Other Barriers as Well: WATCH