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St. Louis QFest films look at relationships through a queer eye
7+ hour, 5+ min ago (320+ words) "Moonlight," the 2016 winner of the Best Picture Oscar and the first gay-themed film with an all-Black cast to receive the honor, will be the opening-night movie at the 2026 QFest St. Louis. When a man invites friends to tell their favorite…...
Americans' support for same-sex marriage sees decline, new poll shows
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (126+ words) Around the world, laws on same-sex relations vary widely, with some countries expanding protections for LGBTQ+ communities while others introduce new bans. In Ghana, parliament has passed a bill criminalising same-sex relations and the promotion of LGBTQ+ rights. If enacted,…...
Opinion: Trans athlete bans target an issue that barely exists today
2+ week, 5+ hour ago (156+ words) One of the biggest cases in the Supreme Court's current term involves the constitutional rights of transgender student-athletes to compete in sports competitions. Ed Shew is the author of the historical novel, "Chinese Brothers, American Sons." He lives in Lake…...
Review: Two comic novels from "Arrested Development" writers
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (130+ words) This month, if you read just one former "Arrested Development" writer's comic novel about a woman who used to write for TV but has shifted gears, make it "Go Gentle." "Like This, But Funnier" Simon & Schuster, 290 pages Independent Bookstore Day…...
New memoir explores St. Louis' drag culture
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (103+ words) Gabe Montesanti has led an interesting life as an artist, teacher, swimmer and professional roller derby player. She truly found her groove as an author and drag performer. "Drag Thing: A Memoir of Mania and Mirrors" Arsenal Pulp Press, 256 pages,…...
Conversion therapy" bans in IL, other states, in danger, after SCOTUS ruling
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (467+ words) The days appear to be numbered for a Colorado state law banning so-called 'conversion therapy,' after the U. S. Supreme Court lopsidedly sided with a licensed counselor on the question of how to evaluate her claims that her constitutional free speech rights…...
Senate blocks amendment on transgender athletes during weekend session on voting bill
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (644+ words) WASHINGTON " The Senate on Saturday blocked an amendment that would ban transgender athletes from playing in women's sports, rejecting one of President Donald Trump's priorities as he pressures Congress to act on a broad voting bill. To that end, Stackercompiled…...
St. Charles library patrons say ban on workers' pride flags signals 'leadership issues"
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (242+ words) ST. CHARLES COUNTY " Tempers flared and there were chants of "shame!" as residents voiced their displeasure with St. Charles City-County Library trustees this week over a recent edict directing staff to remove LGBTQ pride flags from their desks. Some city…...
St. Charles County libraries ban LGBTQ flags, other 'personal belief' decor
3+ mon, 21+ hour ago (116+ words) ST. CHARLES COUNTY" Library employees here have been ordered to remove flags" including LGBTQ pride flags" and other decor that "promotes personal beliefs" from their workspaces, officials said on Tuesday. The new documents name the teen for the first time,…...
City SC restricts BLM, trans flags from display at soccer games, frustrating fan groups
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (162+ words) A "love always wins" transgender pride banner and Black Lives Matter flag hang at Energizer Park last year. City SC's supporter groups are frustrated that the displays were not approved by the club for the upcoming soccer season. ST. LOUIS…...