The Guardian

In this erudite book with broad appeal, the renowned critic moves deftly from insightful analysis of pivotal artists and songs into the wider social history of the era that changed culture

The Secret Public: How LGBTQ Resistance Shaped Popular Culture (1955–1979) by Jon Savage review – pop’s coming out period

New York City, NY

The Independent

 For more than three decades, Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum has led the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ synagogue through the myriad ups and downs of the modern gay-rights movement — through the AIDS crisis, the murder of Matthew Shepard, the historic civil-rights advances that included marriage equality, and mostly recently the backlash against transgender rights.She is now stepping down from that role and shifting into retirement. The New York City synagogue that she led for 32 years — Congregation Beit Simchat Torah in midtown Manhattan — will have to grapple with its identity after being defined by its celebrity rabbi for so...

After 32 years as a progressive voice for LGBTQ Jews, Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum heads into retirement

Ready to cringe at how much cultural appropriation is masked as American innovation? Here are 21 things white Americans have co-opted, rebranded, and often butchered, ignoring their rich and diverse origins. It’s time to set the record straight. 1. Yoga. Yoga, which originated in ancient India over 5,000 years...

Stolen Heritage: 21 Things White People Claim As Their Own

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Wisconsin State

Milwaukee, WI

NBC News

New details have emerged regarding the man with a gun arrested Monday near the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. A criminal complaint filed in the Milwaukee County Circuit Court alleged that Donnell Tinsley, 21, was carrying a concealed AK-47 pistol without a permit, a "Scream" movie mask and an assortment of other items.

Man arrested near Republican National Convention had AK-47 pistol, 'Scream' mask and security uniform

Lancaster County, PA

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NewsByJoshua

Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Ohio State

JD Vance, Donald Trump’s pick for his vice-presidential running mate, has been a U.S. senator for just a year and a half, but that’s been long enough for him to compile an extensive anti-LGBTQ+ record. Vance, from Ohio, was elected to the Senate in 2022 and was sworn...

JD Vance's horrendous record of homophobia and transphobia

HONG KONG — Mere minutes after Donald Trump was whisked away from his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, following an assassination attempt Saturday, printing machines on the other side of the world were already churning out T-shirts bearing the image of the former president with his ear bloodied and his fist held high.

Trump T-shirts that flooded Chinese retail sites after the shooting have disappeared

Officials are learning more about Thomas Matthew Crooks, the shooter in the assassination attempt on former President Trump. Officials said Crooks had no criminal record or military experience. In addition to a semi-automatic weapon on the scene, authorities found suspicious containers in his car. NBC News’ Shaquille Brewster reports.

New details on shooter behind Trump attempted assassination

More than 50 members of an uncontacted indigenous tribe have been photographed on a river bank in the remote Peruvian Amazon near to an area where logging companies have been granted concessions by the country's government. The large group from the Mashco Piro appeared in recent days near the southeastern...

Uncontacted Amazon tribe photographed in unusual sighting near logging area

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A West Virginia couple allegedly locked their Black adopted children in a barn and forced them to perform farm labor.

White Couple Accused Of Using Black Adopted Kids As 'Slaves'

As good as Liza Donnelly is at being a cartoonist she has proven herself just as adept at researching and writing about the history of women cartoonists, specializing in those who stood and stand shoulder to shoulder with the cartooning men of The New Yorker. Her Funny Ladies and Very Funny Ladies warrant shelf space along side Trina Robbins’ various “herstories” and any of Brian Walker’s histories of comic art.

Women (Cartoonists) Laughing

Pennsylvania State

Corey Comperatore, a 50-year-old former firefighter, died after a gunman attempted to assassinate former President Trump at a Pennsylvania rally. Comperatore used his body to shield his wife and two daughters when gunshots rang out. Two other attendees were shot but survived. NBC News’ Dasha Burns reports.

Victims of attempted assassination at Trump rally identified

Virginia State

Virginia Wendy Williams fans, this is your July 2024 update on the former talk show host. Her best friend of 44 years, Regina Schell, has shared recent concerns with TV Show Aces and says she has not seen or talked to Wendy in more than a year.

Wendy Williams fans are worried after her best friend claims not to have heard from her in a year

Louisiana State

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New Orleans, LA

American History Central

In January 1811, Charles Deslondes, a slave living on a plantation in the German Coast Region of the Louisiana Territory led a small army of slaves in an uprising. Marching in military formation toward New Orleans, the army killed at least two people and burned plantation buildings and fields. Louisiana Militia ended the rebellion, which ultimately led to the brutal deaths and treatment of participants in the uprising and the tightening of Slave Codes.

Slaves Brutally Mutilated After Uprising on Louisiana’s German Coast

Insider

According to "Hillbilly Elegy," Vance's grandmother assured him that he wasn't gay.

JD Vance once wrote that he 'convinced myself that I was gay' when he was a kid

A Dime Saved

In the United States, wealthy individuals lead lives that can be quite distinct from their affluent counterparts in other countries. While money may seem universal, the way it is spent, invested, and enjoyed can vary greatly depending on where you are in the world. From lavish spending on certain items to philanthropic endeavors and business practices, the lifestyles of rich Americans offer a glimpse into the diversity of global wealth.

12 Things That Rich People in the U.S. Do, but Rich People in Other Countries Don't

Knewz

A groundbreaking new documentary suggests that America‘s 16th president, Abraham Lincoln, may have led a secret gay life. Knewz.com has learned that the film titled Lover of Men: The Untold History of Abraham Lincoln delves into romantic relationships Lincoln allegedly had with men, proposing a nuanced and revelatory chapter in the storied life of “Honest […]

New Documentary Claims Abraham Lincoln Had Secret Gay Relationships: An Untold Chapter of American History

MILWAUKEE (Diya TV) — Ohio Senator J.D. Vance has joined former President Donald Trump as Trump’s running mate in the 2024 Presidential election. As Vance steps into this high-profile role, his family will likely become a significant part of the 2024 campaign. J.D. Vance’s wife Usha (Chilukuri) Vance...

Meet Usha Vance, the powerhouse Indian American attorney behind J.D. Vance

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

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What is queer food? We asked LGBTQ foodies and chefs to define it

It’s unlikely that two LGBTQ people will give you the same definition of “queer food.”. The term has become increasingly popular with the rise of queer...

What is queer food? We asked LGBTQ foodies and chefs to define it

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