Local, Regional, and International News of Interest
Prime Timers Cruises
One of our fellow chapters in Ohio organizes independent cruises. The following link provides information about these cruises and how to register for them.
7-Night Alaska Cruise. June 21 – 28, 2024 – There is also a private Facebook group for these Prime Men’s Cruises. The organizer will be holding cabins/rooms until February. Last call at the discounted group rate is February 2024. The Cruise is on Celebrity Edge. If you have not been on Celebrity Edge, we advise GOOGLING the ship. It is over the top impressive. As in all of Celebrity cruises it is inclusive, free WI-FI, no tips, free Drink package.
Alaska would be a great way to beat the summer heat, and an opportunity to build comradery!
Local Richmond Organizations
Here are some links to other organizations that may be of interest. These links will open a new browser window:
The Social Security Administration is now processing survivor’s benefits claims for ALL surviving same-sex partners and spouses who were barred from marriage, regardless of whether they had applied for those benefits in the past. For a full explanation and a series of Q&As, log into ssa.gov/people/lgbtq/couples.html.
Metro Weekly
- Billy Porter to Appear at DC Black Pride’s Opening Reception May 16, 2024
- D.C. Celebrates Trans Pride at the MLK Library on May 18 May 16, 2024
- NFL Kicker Harrison Butker Rails Against Pride Month May 15, 2024
- Trans People in Mississippi Can Be Prosecuted for Using “Wrong” Bathroom May 15, 2024
- Target Dumps its Pride Collection in Many Stores May 15, 2024
- Anti-Gay Pastor Billy Graham Gets a Statue in the U.S. Capitol May 15, 2024
- Male Couple Sues New York City Over Denial of IVF Benefits May 14, 2024
- ‘Oh, Mary!’ and ‘Merrily’ Lead Gay Critics’ Theater Nominations May 14, 2024
- Hot Picks for the Week of May 12, 2024 May 12, 2024
- Female Kindergarten Teacher Fired for Engagement to Woman May 11, 2024
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Queerty
- WATCH: Non-binary marathon champion Cal Calamia races from the starting line to the big screen in inspiring new film May 17, 2024
- Karamo Brown marks three years & “20,000 slow dances” with boyfriend Carlos Medel May 17, 2024
- Bridgerton’s new queer hunk James Phoon is flooding everyone’s britches May 17, 2024
- Why Sylvester is the undisputed ‘Queen of Disco’ May 16, 2024
- “Teddy-bear” boyfriends Ricky & César just made ‘Amazing Race’ history May 16, 2024
- 40 years ago today, Madonna performed ‘Like a Virgin’ for the very first time at Keith Haring’s birthday party May 16, 2024
- These gay sports bar owners in Salt Lake City are creating a safe space, with more than enough tequila shots to go around May 16, 2024
- Is that thing real?! Tom Pelphrey’s gratuitous ‘Man in Full’ scene has the internet fired up May 16, 2024
- All of Harrison Butker’s worst nightmares are coming true after he bashed Pride & told women to go back to the kitchen May 16, 2024
- 25 drag anthems that are actually bops May 16, 2024
Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Politics, LGBTQ Rights, Gay News
- Biden-Harris administration takes major step toward reclassifying marijuana May 16, 2024
- NFL player’s misogynistic, homophobic comments spark outrage May 16, 2024
- Peruvian government classifies transgender people as mentally ill May 16, 2024
- Kenyan advocacy group offers safety tips to LGBTQ hookup app users May 16, 2024
- Meet Jay Jones: Howard’s first trans student body president May 16, 2024
- My Rehoboth Beach culinary tour May 16, 2024
- Rosenstein: Vote McGuiness for Delaware’s 14th District May 16, 2024
- What’s new at Rehoboth Beach for summer 2024 May 16, 2024
- 4th Circuit rules Montgomery County parents cannot opt children out of LGBTQ-specific lessons May 15, 2024
- Record number of students reached by HRC’s anti-bullying program this year May 15, 2024