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Archbishop Desmond Tutu, an LGBTQ ally, dies at 90

Dec 29, 2021

Indianapolis-area high school LGBTQ club wins court case to promote activities

The Trump-appointed federal judge says Gay-Straight Alliance has free speech rights at Pendleton Heights High school.

Dec 28, 2021

Influential Mormon billionaire leaves LDS Church for opposing LGBTQ, civil rights, and questionable finances

Jeff T. Green says the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is "doing harm in the world."

Dec 28, 2021

Madison, Wis. suburb arrest 3 for anti-LGBTQ hate crime against child

They were charged with disorderly conduct but added hate crime enhancers to the charges.

Dec 28, 2021

'Queen of the Universe' Contestant: Chy'enne Valentino

Dec 27, 2021

Popular LGBTQ bars, eateries announce Omicron-related closures for Christmas weekend

Call ahead to make sure your entertainment venue is still open for Christmas and New Year-themed celebrations.

Dec 23, 2021

APPROVED! HIV injectable prevention given okay by FDA

Apretude is first injectable PrEP approved for use; instead of daily pill, injection is every two months.

Dec 22, 2021

VACCINES REQUIRED! Chicago issues strict vaccination requirement for restaurants, bars, gyms, indoor spaces

"It will help ensure a much safer indoor environment for fully vaccinated Chicagoans, as well as for the employees working in these higher-risk settings," Dr. Arwady said.

Dec 21, 2021

Jackhammer postpones reopening due to ongoing COVID-19 economic factors

The LGBTQ and fetish nightclub in Edgewater-Rogers Park has been closed since the pandemic began.

Dec 18, 2021

Suburban Chicago-born Betty White celebrating 100 years with special film at select theaters

Hulu will begin streaming the short-lived sitcom spinoff 'Golden Palace' as part of the celebrations.

Dec 17, 2021

Salvation Army says it supports LGBTQ despite religious doctrine against gays

The Christian denomination shows evidence of its support of LGBTQ persons in a campaign against protests and critics.

Dec 15, 2021

Dutch World Cup Team tells Qatar legacy of hosting FIFA World Cup depends on LGBTQ rights progress

Qatar considers consensual intimacy between persons of the same sex a crime.

Dec 13, 2021

Vatican apologizes, reverses decision on LGBTQ org; U.S. bishops suspected in trying to silence them

America magazine suspects U.S. bishops pushed Vatican to leave out New Ways Ministry because it advocates for LGBTQ rights in the Church.

Dec 13, 2021

DJ/Producer Dan Slater celebrates 10 years in the industry, launches lifestyle brand

Dec 12, 2021

Windy City Times receives honor from LGBTQ journalists association

Dec 11, 2021

Jury finds Jussie Smollett guilty of staging homophobic, racist hate crime

Dec 10, 2021

DoorDash, Dan Levy launch 'Get Giving' - a socially responsible gift guide

Dec 9, 2021

Jussie Smollett tells jury racist, homophobic attack 'was no hoax'

Dec 8, 2021

Chilean lawmakers overwhelmingly approve same-sex marriage bill

Dec 8, 2021

France passes conversion therapy ban; in U.S. it's up to states

Illinois passed a ban in 2015. Wisconsin's legislature protected it as a right of parents to pursue for their children. Gov. Tony Evers issued an executive order that could be overturned by future governors.

Dec 8, 2021

FBI arrests man for terroristic threat of NYC Pride, LGBTQ orgs and businesses

Man was found with shotguns and ammunition. He pledged to bomb Pride to make Pulse look like a cakewalk.

Dec 7, 2021

Madison, Wis. school board candidate trashes trans people; nonbinary enters race to challenge her

"I want them to know that there are people who actually don't buy into trans ideology," Mary Jo Walters said.

Dec 7, 2021

Julian Morris, star of 'Pretty Little Liars,' comes out publicly

Dec 7, 2021

Sidetrack OUTspoken featured storytellers for Dec. 7

Dec 7, 2021