LBGTQ News and More
Biden May Have Won Election Due to LGBTQ Voters, New Report Says
A new report published by the Washington Post suggests that President-elect Joe Biden may have won the 2020 election because of higher LGBTQ voter turnout.
Dolly Parton on 54 Year Marriage in New Podcast Interview
Dolly Parton spoke of her 54-year marriage to Carl Thomas Dean in an interview with Jessie Ware for the "Table Manners" podcast.
Election Heartthrob Steve Kornacki Joins Football Night in America
The 2020 MSNBC election correspondent and popular crush Steve Kornacki will join Football Night in America, starting this Sunday.
With Red Carpets Rolled Up, the Oscar Race Goes Virtual
This is the time of year when Hollywood's awards-season-industrial complex usually shifts into high gear.
Pelosi Optimistic, Says Momentum Growing for COVID-19 Relief
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi gave an optimistic assessment of the prospects for a mid-sized COVID-19 relief bill and a separate $1.4 trillion governmentwide spending bill on Friday.
Adult Star Billy Santoro Booted from Sydney Apartment Complex
A removal van was spotted outside the Monument, the exclusive apartment complex in Sydney, Australia in what could be the final chapter in gay male star Billy Santoro's ongoing dispute with management of complex's Horizon tower.
Former Reds Sportscaster 'Embarrassed' by On-Air Homophobic Slur
Sportscaster Thom Brennaman is "embarrassed" at having used a gay slur on-air during an August 19 game between Cincinnati and Kansas City.
Krysten Sinema in Purple Wig Steals Show at Senate Swearing-In
Sen. Krysten Sinema (D-Ariz.), resplendent in a purple wig and zebra striped shawl, stole the show at the swearing-in of new Democratic colleague Sen. Mark Kelly on Wednesday.
Suspect in Arson of Gay Bar's Pride Flag Sentenced to Time Served
The suspect in a 2019 arson case involving a Pride flag belonging to a Des Moines gay bar has been set free.
Watch: High-Profile Anti-LGBTQ NYC Priest Accused of Sexual Assault, Gay Porn Viewing
A 22-year-old security guard says she was sexually assaulted by a high-profile Manhattan priest who has espoused anti-LGBTQ views - and she says the assault occurred after he viewed gay porn.
News
House Votes to Decriminalize Marijuana at Federal Level
The Democratic-controlled House on Friday approved a bill to decriminalize & tax marijuana at the federal level, reversing what supporters called a failed policy of criminalization of pot use & taking steps to address racial disparities in enforcement.
Entertainment
Watch: Tom Mercier, Break-out Hunk from HBO's 'We Are Who We Are' Goes Full-Frontal
Israeli actor Tom Mercier is one of the lesser-known actors on HBO's "We Are Who We Are," but he's an actor to watch, if only for his confidence in his full-frontal scenes.
Business
Orbitz and IGLTA Foundation Partner For Equality in Travel Industry
The International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) Foundation is receiving much-needed support this week courtesy of an Orbitz campaign advocating for equality in the travel industry.
Technology
Our Favorite LGBTQ Virtual Experiences to Gift This Holiday Season
Digital experiences are turning our computer screens into portals for all sorts of holiday reunions, group workshops, live entertainment and delightful tours. Here's a rundown of a few faves tilted toward LGBTQ interests.
Finance
During ACA Open Enrollment, Picking a Plan Invites New COVID Complications
People buying their own health insurance have even more to think about this year, particularly those post-COVID-19 patients with lingering health concerns, the "long haulers," who join the club of Americans with preexisting conditions.
Cars
Hyundai, Kia Fined for Delaying U.S. Engine Failure Recalls
Hyundai and Kia must pay $137 million in fines and safety improvements because they moved too slowly to recall over 1 million vehicles with engines that can fail.
Style
The Power of Women: Our Favorite Gifts From Female-Owned Brands
EDGE reveals some of the best female-owned fashion, beauty and wellness brands of the season — many of which are LGBTQ-owned, too.
Health/Fitness
NYC Hospital Workers, Knowing How Bad It Can Get, Brace for COVID 2nd Wave
Many front-line workers are nervous about hospital preparedness, and many observers are less bullish about the effectiveness of the coronavirus testing and tracing infrastructure.
Travel
Police: Couple Flew to Hawaii Despite Positive Virus Tests
A couple were arrested at a Hawaii airport after traveling from the U.S. mainland despite knowing they were infected with COVID-19, authorities said.Kauai Police Department via AP
Nightlife
COVID Rules Dish Up McDonald's at London Gay Club, Patrons Mock Online
Saturdays at London's Heaven Nightclub are getting a little happier - at least, the meals are. New COVID rules say bars must serve "substantial meals" with drinks, and McDonald's is partnering with the club.
The Power of Women: Our Favorite Gifts From Female-Owned Brands
Slightly Used News :: November 17, 2020
Recent Reviews
Review: 'Nomadland' Travels Through Social, Economic Margins
Chloé Zhao's beautiful, powerful drama starring Frances McDormand looks at van-dwelling. Visually poetic and lyrical, it's a sensitive depiction of grief, humanity, economic struggles, and the meaning of home.
Review: 'Mank' is One of 2020's Best
David Fincher's "Mank" is quite simply the best film of 2020, and one of the most significant films of our two-decade old millennium.
Review: 'I'm Your Woman' Explores Female Agency
Julia Hart's unique crime drama stars Rachel Brosnahan as a woman on the run. Well-written and with great performances, the film explores female agency, grief, and motherhood.
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