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Crowd Cheers as Trans Women Beaten in Minneapolis
Two transgender women were beaten by a group of men at a light rail station as a crowd cheered and no one intervened to help.
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This Week’s Advertisers: J.Paul – The Soprano, Nov. 21, 2024
Please support our advertisers in the November 21 edition of Metro Weekly, featuring local singer J.Paul on the cover.
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‘Gladiator II’ is a Thrilling Roman Fight Club
Ridley Scott's late-coming sequel "Gladiator II" stakes few claims to necessity, but the action epic definitely entertains.
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‘Wicked’ is Overstuffed and Undercooked
Cynthia Erivo's impassioned performance is the most real thing in the artificial Oz of Jon M. Chu's CGI-heavy "Wicked"
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Sarah McBride Criticized for Complying with Restroom Ban
Transgender advocates criticize Congresswoman-elect, saying she's setting a dangerous precedent by acquiescing to Republican demands.
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Man Sentenced to Life for Murder of Gay Jewish Student
Samuel Woodward, who had Neo-Nazi ties, was found guilty last July of stabbing 19-year-old Blaze Bernstein, 28 times.
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Speaker Mike Johnson Imposes a Trans Restroom Ban
The House Speaker implemented a new rule requiring all transgender people to use Capitol facilities matching their "biological sex."
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Gay People Targeted with ‘Re-Education Camp’ Texts
LGBTQ people are among a host of groups receiving offensive, inflammatory texts in the wake of Donald Trump's electoral victory.
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A Grim Report Details Anti-Trans Violence in America
A report by HRC, released ahead of Trans Day of Remembrance, details the staggering scope of anti-transgender violence in the United States.
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Nancy Mace Wants to Ban Sarah McBride from Capitol Restrooms
Mace's resolution would prevent transgender people from using U.S. Capitol restrooms that match their gender identity.
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Staten Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade to Allow LGBTQ Groups
Following years of public pressure, parade organizers finally lifted a ban on LGBTQ groups marching in the annual parade.
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LaMelo Ball Fined $100,000 by NBA for Anti-Gay Slur
After the Charlotte Hornets point guard used a homophobic slur in a post-game interview, the NBA levied the maximum fine possible.
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Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen on “The New Chapter of Our Resistance”
In a post-election interview, 4ATE’s Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen talks about the challenges ahead for the transgender community.
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Same-Sex Kiss Cut from ‘Gladiator II’
Star Denzel Washington says a scene featuring his "kiss of death" was removed from the final version of the film.
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Two Teens Charged in Robbery That Killed DJ “The Barber”
A 14 and 16-year-old were arrested on robbery and assault charges, but have not been charged with Brian Smith's murder at this time.
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John Leguizamo’s America
As Republicans disparage and disrupt America's Latin community, John Leguizamo uses everything in his power to fight back.
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Signature’s ‘Forum’ is an Uproarious Roman Holiday
The exuberant farce of Signature's "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" is a perfectly-timed mood lifter.
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Ohio Republicans Pass a Monstrous Trans Bathroom Ban
Ohio Republicans have passed a bill banning transgender people from using bathrooms matching their gender identity in public buildings.
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‘Maybe Happy Ending’: Love Among the Machines
Darren Criss leads a brand new Broadway musical romance about the fickle nature of machines and mortals.
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Exhibit: “Cardboard” at Rhizome DC
Three featured artists -- Christian Tribastone, Mei Mei Chang, and JS Adams -- celebrate the versatility of cardboard.
