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Frameline50: Interview with the Directors and Star of “Mickey and Richard”

Meet Mickey Squires, legendary porn star and notorious alter ego to Richard Bernstein. Diving into the colorful history of gay adult cinema, this intimate documentary portrait from directing duo Ryan A. White and A.P. Pickle (Raw! Uncut! Video!, Frameline45; Big Sur Gay Porn, Frameline47) traces Richard’s evolution from a lanky high school drama nerd to fantasy dream daddy Mickey, charting the joys and tribulations along the way. As Bernstein was catapulted into porn stardom, he had to navigate the spotlight as well as the dark shadow it cast. Grappling with the harsh dichotomy of his personas, Bernstein was confronted with isolation, the death of his partner, drug […]

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Why This Wall Street-Backed Conservative Think Tank Attacks LGBTQ Rights

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n April, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis introduced the latest move in his fight against Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs when he signed a bill into law that prohibits any local government in the state from spending money on DEI-related initiatives. The restrictions could threaten nondiscrimination ordinances, local pride events and other services, leading some LGBTQ advocates to label it a “pride ban.” The law’s definition of DEI is adapted from a model bill by the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research (MI), a New York City-based conservative think tank that formed in 1978. Since its model bill was released in 2023, at […]

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Kamala Harris thrills crowd with surprise appearance at iconic West Hollywood gay bar

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Former Vice President Kamala Harris spent part of Pride Month visiting a place that has long served as both a sanctuary and stage for LGBTQ+ Americans. On Saturday evening, Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, made an unannounced visit to The Abbey, the landmark West Hollywood gay bar that has occupied a singular place in American LGBTQ+ life for decades. Harris moved through the crowd, greeting patrons, posing for photos, shaking hands, and offering hugs. Stay up to date with the latest in LGBTQ+ news with The Advocate’s email newsletter, in your inbox five days a week. For roughly 20 minutes, according to witnesses, one of […]

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30,000 Christians Counter-Protest Seoul Pride 

The Chosun Daily reports: On the 13th, the Seoul Queer Festival, one of South Korea’s representative queer events, was held. Meanwhile, a counter rally opposing homosexuality also took place, causing congestion in downtown Seoul. The Seoul Queer Culture Festival Organizing Committee held the 27th Seoul Queer Parade, an event with an estimated 50,000 participant along Ujeongguk-ro in  Seoul. The core event, the queer parade, began at 4 p.m. Approximately 600 meters away from the queer culture festival venue, in front of the Seoul Metropolitan Council, a rally opposing homosexuality with an estimated 30,000 participants was held. The rally, titled *Marriage Between Men […]

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US Conference Of Mayors Celebrates Pride Month

Via press release: The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) has long championed protections for LGBTQ+ communities, adopting a policy condemning discrimination against gay and lesbian people in 1984 and supporting marriage equality in 2009. Through policy, action and the leadership of the Conference’s LGBTQ+ Alliance, established in 2019, America’s mayors have worked to advance equality, oppose discrimination, and help ensure LGBTQ+ residents and their families feel safe, included, and supported in their communities. This week, during its 94th Annual Meeting, the Conference will inaugurate San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria [photo] as its 84th president, marking a historic milestone as the first […]

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Andy Ogles: “Homosexuality Has No Place In America”

Nashville’s ABC affiliate reports: As Pride Month begins across Tennessee, the state’s recent designation of June as “Nuclear Family Month” is drawing renewed attention. On Monday, Tenn. Representative Andy Ogles posted on X: “Homosexuality has no place in America. Happy Nuclear Family Month.” The post came less than two months after Gov. Bill Lee signed House Joint Resolution 182, formally recognizing June as Nuclear Family Month in Tennessee. The resolution defines a nuclear family as one husband, one wife, and their children, including biological, adopted, and foster children. It describes family structure as foundational to society and cites research linking family […]

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Rhode Island Gov Issues Pride Month Proclamation

What’s Up Newport reports: Gov. Dan McKee signed a proclamation Tuesday recognizing June as Pride Month in Rhode Island. “By proclaiming June as Pride Month, Rhode Island has the chance to honor the contributions and recognize the resilience of the LGBTQ+ individuals throughout the Ocean State,” McKee said in a statement. “Rhode Island is a state built on love, respect, and inclusion; and as Governor, I will continue to fight for equality for everyone.” Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos said the proclamation reflects a commitment to maintaining protections for the LGBTQ+ community. According to the governor’s office, the State House will be […]

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Over 25% of LGBTQ+ people feel excluded or underrepresented by Pride Month

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Pride Month is just days away, but new research suggests a large number of LGBTQ+ people feel underrepresented or even excluded from the annual celebrations. Every year, queer visibility is increased in June as Pride parades, parties and festivals take place, with rainbows and sequins filling the streets. However for some, it isn’t enough. Research from dating app Taimi has found that a growing number of LGBTQ+ people feel a disconnect with Pride as it currently exists – whether that’s the weekend-long festivals, brands launching rainbow logos but doing little else for the community, or sponsored floats during parades. Of the 1,100 LGBTQ+ […]

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New poll shows support for LGBTQ+ rights continues to drop in the U.S.

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Stay up to date with the latest in LGBTQ+ news with The Advocate’s email newsletter, in your inbox five days a week. Acceptance of LGBTQ+ people across the board has backslid since its peak in the 2010s, according to new dataset from Gallup. That includes lower acceptance for same-sex marriage, fewer people believing queer relationships and gender transition are moral.  After a steady increase over decades, from 27% in 1996 to 71% in 2022, the percentage of Americans who supports same-sex marriage has continued its downward turn. It now stands at 65%, after showing a marginal decline every year since 2022. […]

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