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“Hummingbird Highway” (Righteous Babe) is the new album by beloved singer/songwriter, and longtime LGBTQ ally, Dar Willi...
09/27/2025

“Hummingbird Highway” (Righteous Babe) is the new album by beloved singer/songwriter, and longtime LGBTQ ally, Dar Williams.

Her first new studio recording in four years, “Hummingbird Highway” ranks with the best of her musical work, from “Mortal City” through “Promised Land.”

An amazing and varied sonic experience, ranging from the contemporary Americana of the title track to the stunning pop of “All is Come Undone,” the jazzy bossa nova of “Tu Sais Le Printemps,” the raucous rockabilly of Williams cover of “I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight,” and the exuberant “Maryland, Maryland,” this is a harmonic highway worth traveling repeatedly.

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Dar Williams returns with Hummingbird Highway, a vibrant new album blending Americana, pop, jazz, and rockabilly sounds.

The First Amendment states: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free...
09/27/2025

The First Amendment states:

“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”

Late night talk shows have served as a public square for accessible political discussions since the inception of television.

From Faye Emerson’s late night talk show in the 1940s and 1950s to today’s Jimmy Fallon and Stephen Colbert, the late night circuit continues to be a place where folks across the country can tune in to hear comedic and sometimes cathartic jabs at politicians who often lose sight of the issues facing the average American.

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Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension sparks a free speech fight as the Trump administration and FCC face backlash for threatening media voices.

Stress is everywhere right now: jobs, money, safety, identity. For the q***r community, the pressure is compounded.Medic...
09/26/2025

Stress is everywhere right now: jobs, money, safety, identity. For the q***r community, the pressure is compounded.

Medical services and protections are being reduced, coverage is being cut, and many are forced to carry crises alone.

The gap between needing care and being able to access it is growing, and that gap can feel like isolation or worse.

Cuts to targeted programs hurt people who already carry extra burdens.

LGBTQ+ individuals and especially trans and nonbinary people, face higher rates of harassment, stigma, isolation, and suicidal thoughts.

Having a line to call that doesn’t judge your identity, especially for those moments when you feel like you’re running out of time, is a lifesaver.

There are local and national resources that honor dignity, respond without judgment and won’t turn you away for lack of funds.

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LGBTQ+ people face growing stress and reduced protections. Learn where to find crisis support and affirming mental health resources.

Rainbow-painted crosswalks, a visible celebration of LGBTQ+ identity and inclusion, have become a flashpoint in debates ...
09/25/2025

Rainbow-painted crosswalks, a visible celebration of LGBTQ+ identity and inclusion, have become a flashpoint in debates over public art, traffic safety, and political power.

In two Southern cities, the outcomes could not look more different. Atlanta’s rainbow crosswalks are here to stay.

In Delray Beach, Florida, the designs have been erased, but the community is looking for new ways to show Pride.

Atlanta officials announced this summer that the brightly painted intersections in Midtown would remain untouched despite a federal recommendation urging municipalities to remove non-standard markings.

The Federal Highway Administration has pushed for uniformity in traffic signals and crosswalks, but the agency’s guidance does not apply to city-owned roads.

That means Atlanta has the authority to preserve its Pride crosswalks. For residents, the decision represents more than a technical exemption.

It is an affirmation that one of the city’s most recognizable LGBTQ+ landmarks will not be sacrificed to outside pressure.

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Atlanta secures its rainbow crosswalks while Florida cities fight erasure, showing the ongoing battle for LGBTQ+ presence in public space.

Unless you've been underneath a rock for the past week, you're well aware late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel was sus...
09/24/2025

Unless you've been underneath a rock for the past week, you're well aware late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel was suspended from his television talk show.

Largely because of his ongoing battle with Trump and his supporting MAGA movement, although they would have you believe it was all about Charlie Kirk.

Kimmel returned to the network and his program the evening of September 23.

He strolled onto the ABC stage with his usual swagger, but his words were a mixed blend of humor, regret for the violence surrounding Kirk's assassination and thanks for the support he's received.

He also offered up praise for Kirk's widow, who has said that she forgives Kirk's reported killer.

"I'm not sure who had a weirder 48 hours. Me or the CEO of Tylenol," Kimmel cracked. "So it’s been overwhelming.

I've heard from a lot of people over the last six days. I’ve heard from all the people in the world over the last six days, everyone I have ever met has reached out 10 or 11 times.

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Jimmy Kimmel returns after suspension tied to Trump feud and Charlie Kirk remarks, sparking free speech debates and network fallout.

Former Gov. Roy Cooper said Friday, September 19, that congressional Republicans’ tax and spending bill had put Medicaid...
09/23/2025

Former Gov. Roy Cooper said Friday, September 19, that congressional Republicans’ tax and spending bill had put Medicaid expansion in North Carolina “in danger.”

Cooper, a Democrat who is now running for U.S. Senate, oversaw the passage of Medicaid expansion while serving as governor.

He frequently touts it as one of the highlights of his eight-year administration.

“It doesn’t have anything to do with waste, fraud and abuse,” Cooper said, pushing back on Republicans’ arguments that the bill will cut trim costs and bureaucracy.

“They were creating this … so they could give people tax breaks.”

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Roy Cooper warns GOP tax bill puts NC Medicaid expansion at risk as he campaigns for Senate, citing threats to health care access.

The Carolina Conference on Q***r Youth (CCQY) returns to Charlotte on Friday, Oct. 17 offering a full day of training, n...
09/22/2025

The Carolina Conference on Q***r Youth (CCQY) returns to Charlotte on Friday, Oct. 17 offering a full day of training, networking, and collaboration for adults who work with LGBTQ+ young people.

The annual conference is dedicated to advancing the well-being and rights of LGBTQ+ youth in schools and community spaces across the region.

It brings together educators, administrators, counselors, social workers, and other youth-serving professionals to share strategies, learn new tools, and build stronger networks of support.

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Carolina Conference on Q***r Youth returns Oct. 17 to Charlotte with training, workshops, and networking for LGBTQ+ youth advocates.

Early in the morning of Sunday September 7, shortly after 1:15 a.m., Rogerick Currie was reportedly walking on a stretch...
09/19/2025

Early in the morning of Sunday September 7, shortly after 1:15 a.m., Rogerick Currie was reportedly walking on a stretch of the 4000 block of Queen City Drive (adjacent to a popular gay nightclub in Charlotte known as The Woodshed) when he was shot by another person on the scene.

According to the police report he was killed at the aforementioned address, although that same report indicates he was transported to Atrium Health main where he was pronounced dead from gunshot wounds shortly after 2:00 a.m.

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Rogerick Currie was fatally shot near a Charlotte nightclub. Police call the case ongoing, but questions remain about transparency.

The Human Rights Campaign celebrated its annual National Dinner on Saturday, September 13 in Washington, D.C., drawing a...
09/19/2025

The Human Rights Campaign celebrated its annual National Dinner on Saturday, September 13 in Washington, D.C., drawing a sold-out crowd of more than 2,000 members and supporters.

The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Ally for Equality Award to acclaimed artist Amy Sherald.

Sherald, known for her vivid portraiture and outspoken advocacy, was recognized for centering LGBTQ+ lives in her art.

Her painting “Trans Forming Liberty” reimagines Black transgender artist Arewà Basit as the Statue of Liberty, a piece HRC praised as both a demand for visibility and a call to expand the American dream.

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At HRC’s National Dinner, artist Amy Sherald received the Ally for Equality Award for centering LGBTQ+ lives in her acclaimed work.

The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected South Carolina’s request to immediately enforce a law that bars transgender students...
09/18/2025

The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected South Carolina’s request to immediately enforce a law that bars transgender students from using restrooms aligned with their gender identity, leaving in place a lower court ruling that protects transgender students in the state.

In a short, unsigned order issued last Wednesday, the justices declined to intervene on an emergency basis, noting that the denial was “not a ruling on the merits” of the case but based on the Court’s standards for extraordinary relief.

Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito and Neil Gorsuch noted in dissent that they would have sided with the state.

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Supreme Court blocks South Carolina’s bid to enforce transgender restroom ban, protecting students while case continues.

Authorities are piecing together evidence against Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old Utah man arrested last week in connect...
09/18/2025

Authorities are piecing together evidence against Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old Utah man arrested last week in connection with the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University.

FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed that Robinson’s DNA was found on a towel wrapped around a rifle recovered near the scene.

Patel said investigators recovered the contents of a note Robinson attempted to destroy, on which the suspect wrote he had an opportunity to “take out” Kirk and planned to do so.

Authorities have stated that Robinson has not been cooperating with law enforcement.

Robinson is being held without bail at the Utah County Jail on charges of aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm, and obstruction of justice.

Authorities have said they intend to pursue capital murder charges.

He has not cooperated with investigators and is on special watch pending a mental health evaluation.

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Utah man Tyler Robinson faces capital murder charges in Charlie Kirk’s shooting as investigators probe motives and online ties.

Pride celebrations like Greensboro Pride Festival 2025 are powerful acts of resilience and unity.Amid growing political ...
09/18/2025

Pride celebrations like Greensboro Pride Festival 2025 are powerful acts of resilience and unity.

Amid growing political attacks on q***r people, especially transgender individuals, Pride events affirm identity and belonging.

For allies, it's a chance to stand in solidarity with friends and family and celebrate diversity.

Downtown Greensboro (GSO) will come alive with color, music, and and celebration on Saturday, September 20. 2025.

Festivities kick off at 11 a.m. and continue through 6 p.m. The GSO Pride Festival will once again take center stage as one of the Tar Heel State’s most celebrated q***r events.

Produced by IMPACT GSO, a nonprofit organization, this festival promises a day filled with pride, unity, and unforgettable memories.

Last year, the event drew over 55,000 attendees and this year’s crowd is expected to be even bigger.

The festival is the headline event of GSO Pride Week, which includes an exciting lineup of community activities leading up to the big day.

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Greensboro Pride Festival 2025 brings color, music, and unity to downtown Sept. 20, celebrating LGBTQ+ resilience and community.

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