New York Times: Pride 2020 Special Report

NEW YORK- To mark fifty years since the first Pride March, the New York Times today published a Pride special report [www.nytimes.com/spotlight/lgbt-pride], featuring LGBTQ voices on the challenges and possibilities of these troubled times.

Authors Jericho Brown, Carmen Maria Machado, and Thomas Page McBee reflect on a complicated moment for the L.G.B.T.Q. community, reflecting on the question “What Does Pride Mean Now?”


Andrea Jenkins, the first black, openly transgender woman to be elected to public office in the US, explains why she is Somber but Optimistic.


Ted Loos explores what lockdown has meant for the creative work of LGBTQ Artists and Writers [l], and Scott James writes, as the pandemic ravages the country, there are concerns that the already marginalized group of transgender people will be further left behind


To take part in the spirit and mission of Pride, charge up your computers, tablets and smartphones: the Times has compiled your digital online digest for Pride month events.



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(TIME Warp) When a Governor Came OUT; 15 Years after the McGreevey Scandal!

On the afternoon of August 12, 2004, James McGreevey coupled the announcement of his decision to resign with a public declaration of his homosexuality and an admission to having had an extramarital affair with a man, Golan Cipel, an Israeli citizen and veteran of the Israeli Defense Forces, whom McGreevey appointed New Jersey homeland security adviser. Cipel, who had joined the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1994 as Chief Information Officer at the Consulate General of Israel in New York, subsequently left the United States and returned to Israel after their affair was revealed. McGreevey was the first and, to date, the only openly gay state governor in United States history. (ed...MK met McGreevey in 2006 and found him Happy to be an Out Gay man.)

 

Since leaving the governorship, McGreevey has attended the General Theological Seminary in New York City to obtain his Master of Divinity degree, a requirement to becoming an Episcopal priest. Reports in April 2011 indicate that McGreevey's bid to be ordained was rejected.

McGreevey's life after politics, his calling as a priest and his ministry to prison inmates is covered in a 2013 HBO documentary film, Fall to Grace, directed by Alexandra Pelosi.

In July 2013, McGreevey was appointed head of Jersey City's employment training commission

(TIME-Warp) a WEEK of LOSS and RETROSPECTIVE!

This week we pay homage to 2 anniversaries; the 28th anniversary (July 25) of the Death of Studio 54 owner, Steve Rubell and the 27th anniversary (July 28) of the infamous 175-photo retrospective of the work of the late-Robert Mapplethorpe at the Whitney Museum in New York City.

Mapplethorpe worked primarily in the studio, particularly towards the end of his career. Common subjects include flowers, especially orchids and calla lilies, and celebrities, including Andy Warhol, Deborah Harry, Richard Gere, Peter Gabriel, Grace Jones, and Patti Smith. Smith was a longtime roommate of Mapplethorpe and a frequent subject in his photography, including a stark, iconic photograph that appears on the cover of Smith's first album, Horses.

Other work includes homoerotic and BDSM acts (including coprophagia), and classical nudes. Mapplethorpe's X Portfolio series sparked national attention in the early 1990s when it was included in The Perfect Moment, a traveling exhibition funded by National Endowment for the Arts.

(GLAAD 2016) Party PHOTOS!

GLAAD, the world's lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy organization, honored Robert De Niro, Mariah Carey, and the best in film, television, and journalism at the 27th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at the Waldorf Astoria New York on Saturday. Jennifer Lawrence, Aziz Ansari, Connie Britton, Diane Sawyer, Caitlyn Jenner, Tamron Hall, Noah Galvin, Andrew Rannells, Andreja Pejić, and Jason Biggs were among the special guests. Recording artists Alex Newell and Bebe Rexha, as well as the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Fun Home performed at the event hosted by Emmy Award-winning actress Laverne Cox. The 27th Annual GLAAD Media Awards are presented by Delta Air Lines, Hilton, Ketel One Vodka, and Wells Fargo.

(GLAAD 2016) Backstage PHOTOS!

Mariah is always turned on!

GLAAD, the world's lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy organization, honored Robert De Niro, Mariah Carey, and the best in film, television, and journalism at the 27th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at the Waldorf Astoria New York on Saturday. Jennifer Lawrence, Aziz Ansari, Connie Britton, Diane Sawyer, Caitlyn Jenner, Tamron Hall, Noah Galvin, Andrew Rannells, Andreja Pejić, and Jason Biggs were among the special guests. Recording artists Alex Newell and Bebe Rexha, as well as the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Fun Home performed at the event hosted by Emmy Award-winning actress Laverne Cox. The 27th Annual GLAAD Media Awards are presented by Delta Air Lines, Hilton, Ketel One Vodka, and Wells Fargo.

(GLAAD 2016) Photo and Video Highlights!

Cox was the Envy of everyone!

GLAAD, the world's lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy organization, honored Robert De Niro, Mariah Carey, and the best in film, television, and journalism at the 27th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at the Waldorf Astoria New York on Saturday. Jennifer Lawrence, Aziz Ansari, Connie Britton, Diane Sawyer, Caitlyn Jenner, Tamron Hall, Noah Galvin, Andrew Rannells, Andreja Pejić, and Jason Biggs were among the special guests. Recording artists Alex Newell and Bebe Rexha, as well as the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Fun Home performed at the event hosted by Emmy Award-winning actress Laverne Cox. The 27th Annual GLAAD Media Awards are presented by Delta Air Lines, Hilton, Ketel One Vodka, and Wells Fargo.

(92nd Street Y) Candice Bergen with Harry Smith!

Join beloved "Murphy Brown" star Candice Bergen as she recounts with wit and charisma the stories of her career, love and motherhood. Recorded April 8, 2015 at the 92nd Street Y.

(OUT on the RED Carpet) Kissing to be Clever with Boy George at GLAAD-NY 2014!

More coverage from the NY GLAAD Awards, this week our Special NY Correspondent, Damon Jacobs Puckers up with Boy George!

(OUT on the RED Carpet) Our EXCLUSIVE Chat with Seattle Pride Grand Marshall, George Takei about CHANGE!

 

George Takei Hits Seattle this weekend as Grand Marshall for the Seattle Pride Parade, But we got to chat with the Icon, About CHANGE, just before he received the Vito Russo award at the GLAAD Media Awards at NY's Waldorf Astoria. Here is our Special NY Correspondent, Damon Jacobs!

(OUTscene AMERICA) It’s Official, Lady Bunny has Clowns Syndrome!

By BeBe Sweetbriar

 What’s that old saying, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” Okay, I’m definitely not calling her an old dog, but one of the most beloved drag artists Lady Bunny has performed her often vulgar “schtick” for many, many years and herself admits to milking the same act for over 15 years. Now, inspired by an unfortunate accident that left her sitting on her butt with nothing left to do for months but write material for her act, Bunny has launched a new show ( not just in title alone) with brand spanking new material in a show called Clowns Syndrome. 

Lady Bunny’s new cabaret act “Clowns Syndrome” Photo by Mathu Andersen

(OUT on the RED Carpet) Damon chats with the Men of LOOKING at GLAAD-NY!

More coverage from the NY GLAAD Awards, this week our Special NY Correspondent, Damon Jacobs chats with Frankie Alvarez and Raul Castillo from LOOKING!

(OUT on the RED Carpet) Damon Jacobs gets a quick chat with Swoosie Kurtz at GLAAD-NY!

More coverage from the NY GLAAD Awards, this week our Special NY Correspondent, Damon Jacobs gets a quick chat with the ageless, Swoosie Kurtz (Mike and Molly/Sisters).

(OUT on the RED Carpet) Damon Jacobs pays tribute to Wilson Cruz on GLAAD-NY Red Carpet!

More coverage from the NY GLAAD Awards, this week our Special NY Correspondent, Damon Jacobs pays tribute to Wilson Cruz about his Pioneering role on My So-called Life as Primetime's first Gay Teen.

(GLAAD 2014) Highlights from NY!

This Past Saturday was the GLAAD Awards in NY at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, and the stars shined from The stars of Orange is the new Black to George Takei to Boy George to Kylie. Enjoy!

(GLAAD 2014) NY Winners LIST!

Getty Images for GLAAD.

George Takei received the Vito Russo Award, presented by Broadway director Stafford Arima. Global superstar Kylie Minogue (introduced by Boy George) and Grammy Award-winner Kacey Musgraves (introduced by Chely Wright) performed and comedian Fortune Feimster hosted the event.


Following is a complete list of GLAAD Media Awards presented on stage, and the individuals that accepted the award:

* Vito Russo Award: George Takei (presented by Stafford Arima, director of the upcoming Broadway musical Allegiance starring George Takei)

(SHOWcase) 1982 DOCUMENTARY SHOWS FIRST-HAND STORIES OF NYC'S MALE STREET HUSTLERS!

Accompanied by the tag line "hard facts and hard humor about a hard way of life," this newly resurfaced public access tv short documentary from 1982 interviews Manhattan's diverse male street hustler population about their stories and struggles. Created by Robert Burden and Dictelio Cepeda.

(JESSE on the BRINK) TWELVE Year Pessimist!

by Jesse Archer

Twelve years ago, I was making breakfast in the Lower East Side when I heard a massive crash that sounded like thunder. I looked out the window and saw only a clear blue Tuesday morning, unaware everything had changed.

Am I a pessimist if every year on 9/11, I think of this inspirational quote? "Never doubt a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."

(JESSE on the BRINK) Mayday, Mayday!

by Jesse Archer

Miss Mayday was itching to come out again. And come out again she did at Polly's Follies at Stonewall. The amateur drag queen contest was penetrated once again by yours truly...

(POLITICS Weekly) Scape Goat; Marked; Fail; Drama; Dumb; Dick-Sum!

• SCAPEGOAT: Tsarnaev Brothers Acted Alone?

• MARKED: Letter to Obama Had Ricin!

• FAIL: Senate Rejects Tougher Background Checks!

• DRAMA: Jenny Sanford Slaps Mark With Trespassing Complaint; Sanford on Trespass; Jenny Gets Even!

• DUMB: W Hopes Jeb Runs!

DICK-SUM: Weiner Not Yet Running for Mayor—but in 2nd Place! 

(OUTscene TV) A Preview of This Year's Broadway Bares!

The 23rd legendary take-it-off benefit for Broadway Cares/Equaity Fights AIDS returns in June with a road trip across this great land of ours.