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Published on Mar 1, 2026

'I love Russia' — Inside the prison where Ukrainian collaborators wait for Moscow

Olena Chuieva in a women's penal colony in Southeastern Ukraine on Feb. 5, 2026. (Olena Zashko / The Kyiv Independent) Nelia Checheta served the state for decades — first with the Soviet military in Turkmenistan and later in Ukraine's Emergency …

Source: The Kyiv Independent - Neutral
Published on Feb 27, 2026

This Gay Week 15: Reports From Ukraine on War, LGBTQ Rights, and Global Backsliding

Karel Bouley is a trailblazing LGBTQ broadcaster, entertainer, and activist. As half of the first openly gay duo in U.S. drive-time radio, he made history while shaping California law on LGBTQ wrongful death cases. Karel rose to prominence as the #1 talk …

Source: The Good Men Project - California - Left-wing
Published on Feb 27, 2026

MAGA influencer claims headphones 'make you gay' sparking social media mockery

MAGA influencer Ian Miles Cheong thinks headphones make you gay (stock) (Image: Getty Images) One of President Donald Trump's devoted MAGA supporters has made a peculiar assertion on X, claiming that wearing headphones whilst listening to music turns …

Source: Daily Star - Indeterminate
Published on Feb 27, 2026

Does the way ICE treats a gay couple in Charlotte reflect a national trend?

Sign up for our free newsletter to receive the latest LGBTQ news from the Carolinas in your inbox every week. Although Qnotes regularly reports authentic names in news stories, there are the rare occasions when we make exceptions for safety concerns of the …

Source: QnotesCarolinas - North Carolina - Left-wing
Published on Feb 26, 2026

New book profiles LGBTQ+ Ukrainians and their experiences during Russia’s war against their country

Artur Ozerov, a drag queen who performs as AuRa. (Photo by J. Lester Feder, courtesy of Outright International) Journalist J. Lester Feder’s new book profiles LGBTQ Ukrainians and their experiences during Russia’s war against their country. Feder for “The …

Source: Watermark Out News - Florida - Pending
Published on Feb 26, 2026

The View co-host Sara Haines cracks snide GAY joke about Trump while blasting him for inviting US men's hockey team to ...

The View co-host Sara Haines cracked a joke about President Donald Trump being gay after he praised the US men's hockey team at the State of the Union address. The liberal anchor made the snide dig while discussing the moment with her fellow panelist …

Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing
Published on Feb 27, 2026

Ann Rostow: The Cruelty Builds

By Ann Rostow— The Cruelty Builds For the last two years we’ve been hit with a strong backlash against transgender Americans, who were beginning to make some progress in their fight for civil rights. You’ve seen it: state laws against transgender girls in …

Source: San Francisco Bay Times - California - Pending
Published on Mar 2, 2026

Overview of LGBTQ-themed films at Rendez-vous with French Cinema

Over 31 years, “Rendez-vous with French Cinema,” co-presented by Unifrance and Film At Lincoln Center, has become a New York institution. While the programming rarely takes huge chances, it allows us to catch up with filmmakers who have fallen out of …

Source: Gay City News - New York - Left-wing
Published on 01:12 GMT

Cher Age, Biography Update, Net Worth, Relationships, and Children

Cher, whose full name is Cherilyn Sarkisian, was born on May 20, 1946. She is an American singer, actress, songwriter, and television personality, often called the “Goddess of Pop.” Her career has lasted more than sixty years, and she has sold over 100 …

Source: Kemi Filani News - Pending
Published on Mar 2, 2026

Working to discern patterns of environmental disinformation in an online world

r the past eight years, disinformation has dominated news around elections all over the world. Despite this, it is still a widely misunderstood concept—as are its solutions. As divisiveness drives more and more political rhetoric in today’s world, we must …

Source: Bellona International - Pending
Published on Mar 2, 2026

The latest ‘Heated Rivalry’ news: Rachel Reid mixes and mingles on Big Apple visit

“Heated Rivalry” has skated into the hearts of viewers worldwide, with Crave’s breakout hit driving a seemingly endless stream of news. Consider this page your hub for all the latest developments on the hockey romance created by Jacob Tierney and starring …

Source: The Toronto Star - Neutral
Published on 00:18 GMT

“Anything good for you hurts first”: An interview with Jehnny Beth

Jehnny Beth is a true visionary. As the frontperson of Savages, the post-punk band who helped transform the music scene of London and beyond for the duration of the 2010s, she has helped pave the way for numerous bands that followed. Since Savages began …

Source: The Mancunion - Pending
Published on Mar 2, 2026

In Paris for Fashion Week? Catch These 11 Must-See Exhibitions While You’re There

Over the next nine days, Paris Fashion Week will draw the usual crowds to see sartorial heavyweights unveil their latest collections. For those looking to take a break from the commotion, there’s always the city’s galleries and museums. The crop of shows …

Source: Cultured - Neutral
Published on Mar 2, 2026

The Number Ones: Lil Nas X’s “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)”

In The Number Ones, I'm reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart's beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. The column is now biweekly, alternating with The Alternative …

Source: Stereogum - Pending
Published on Mar 2, 2026

Iran war: It’s time for Europe to become a superpower

That’s why Britain, Germany and France were right not to take part, or to facilitate it, and why – even as Iran attacks British interests in the Gulf and the RAF base in Cyprus – we are right to limit our participation to the collective defence of …

Source: The New World - Neutral
Published on Mar 2, 2026

Flinging circus into the 21st century: how the immersive Walk My World became a Budapest must-see

Imagine an empty 6,000 sq metre warehouse intricately designed to contain 40 smaller performing spaces on multiple levels. On one side lie the fallen remains of Troy; on the other, the city of Carthage. At its dark centre is a labyrinth, and above sits the …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on Mar 2, 2026

Why Heated Rivalry matters for philanthropy

At this point, you’ve probably heard of (or already binged) the steamy and heartwarming hit TV show Heated Rivalry. Debuting in Canada on Crave in November 2025 and distributed by HBO Max in the U.S. and beyond, the compelling story created by writer/ …

Source: Alliance Magazine - Left-wing
Published on Mar 1, 2026

Saturday Night Live: Heated Rivalry’s Connor Storrie makes debut to squealing fans

Saturday Night Live returns from a short hiatus to find the US newly at war with Iran. From behind the presidential podium, Donald Trump (James Austin Johnson) wishes “happy world war three to all who celebrate.” After claiming that “Iran has been two …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on Mar 2, 2026

The U.S. Men’s Hockey Saga Just Got a Grim New Chapter on

Connor Storrie finally arrived on Saturday Night Live last night with a breezy, charming opening monologue on the fandom and the breakout success of Heated Rivalry. More than 1,000 people lined up outside 30 Rock hoping to get into the taping, a testament …

Source: Slate Magazine - Left-wing

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Published on March 1, 2026 - 19:39 GMT

SYDNEY ERUPTS IN ECSTATICA AT THE 48TH SYDNEY GAY AND LESBIAN MARDI GRAS PARADE

SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA, March 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Last night, Saturday 28 February 2026, Sydney burst into collective euphoria as the 48th anniversary of the annual Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade lit up Oxford Street, Flinders …

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Published on February 25, 2026 - 06:46 GMT

Ugandan Police Arrest Women for Alleged Outdoor Same-Sex Kiss

(MENAFN) Authorities in Uganda have detained two women in their 20s after neighbours reportedly saw them kissing outdoors, an act prohibited under the country’s Anti-Homosexuality Act, according to reports. Police said in a statement released Tuesday that …

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Published on February 25, 2026 - 06:38 GMT

Senegal PM Proposes Doubling Prison Terms for Same-Sex Relations

(MENAFN) Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has put forward a draft law that would significantly increase punishments for same-sex relations, potentially doubling the maximum prison term to 10 years, according to reports. The proposal was submitted to …

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Published on February 26, 2026 - 06:08 GMT

ECSTATICA GALACTICA: SIX PLANETS ALIGN ABOVE MARDI GRAS PARADE NIGHT

CSIRO and Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras mark a rare planetary alignment on 28 February SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA, February 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sydney’s biggest night of pride will unfold beneath a rare cosmic spectacle this year, …

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Published on March 2, 2026 - 21:58 GMT

Maple Tree Counselling HK Strengthens Position as Leading Therapy Practice in Hong Kong with Expanded Individual, ...

Central, HK, March 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Maple Tree Counselling, a psychotherapy and counselling practice headquartered in Central, Hong Kong, is continuing to expand its footprint as demand for high-quality, culturally attuned mental health …

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Published on March 2, 2026 - 19:53 GMT

2026 Judicial Demographics Report: California Bench Continues to Grow More Diverse

Since December 2006: Number of female justices and judges is up 17.8 percentage points Percentage of Asian, Black, and Hispanic justices and judges has increased more than 140 percent For the 20th straight year, California’s judicial bench has grown more …

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Published on March 2, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. Provides Investor Presentation Ahead of Upcoming Institutional Investor Conferences

NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE: RHP) (the “Company”), a leading lodging and hospitality real estate investment trust that specializes in group-oriented, upscale convention center resorts and …

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Published on March 1, 2026 - 20:38 GMT

56th Annual Raymond James Gasparilla Festival of the Arts Announces Award Winners

TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, March 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After a rigorous review of more than 250 acclaimed artists from across the country, Festival Awards Juror Katherine Brodbeck, along with Selection Jurors John Byrd, Danny Olda, Noel …

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Published on March 3, 2026 - 01:30 GMT

CENTER FOR BLACK EQUITY ANNOUNCES THE 2026 DC BLACK PRIDE THEME: NEW BLACK RENAISSANCE

A Global Celebration of Black Queer Creativity, Culture, Leadership, and Collective Power WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Center for Black Equity proudly announces that the official theme for DC Black Pride …

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Published on March 3, 2026 - 00:56 GMT

City of Atlanta, 4Kira4Moms, and The Dad Games Team Up for the 2026 Black Maternal Health Community Block Party

Southeast’s Premier Maternal Health Community Event Returns April 11, 2026 ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, March 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The City of Atlanta, Mayor Andre Dickens’ Office, and the Office of Constituent Services, in partnership …

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Published on March 2, 2026 - 22:54 GMT

AMMWEC Condemns Attack on U.S. Consulate in Karachi and Calls for Protection of Diplomatic Personnel

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Muslim & Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) strongly condemns the recent attack targeting the United States Consulate in Karachi. Acts of violence …

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Published on March 2, 2026 - 19:49 GMT

IAPMO Launches March4Water 2026: Water Solutions for Growing Communities

Monthlong campaign connects policymakers with water-efficiency strategies to support economic development ONTARIO, CA, UNITED STATES, March 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Communities can't thrive without reliable, affordable water. From the …

Distribution channels: Building & Construction Industry, Environment ...
Published on March 2, 2026 - 19:00 GMT

Fragmented Dual Enrollment Systems Create Operational and Revenue Challenges for Payors

Millions of dual-eligible seniors are falling through the cracks. The cost — human and financial — is staggering. It doesn't have to be this way. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, March 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Right Skale Inc. launched …

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Published on March 2, 2026 - 18:53 GMT

Ambrosia Behavioral Health Highlights Growing Public Health Concerns Surrounding Marijuana-Induced Psychosis

A guide to understanding the challenges of marijuana use and why many are seeking to transition off of medical marijuana. WEST PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, March 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Understanding Marijuana Induced Psychosis in a …

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Published on March 2, 2026 - 17:19 GMT

The Law Offices of Eric A. Boyajian Secures Landmark Settlements for California Employees

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Law Offices of Eric A. Boyajian (LOEAB) has highlighted several recent legal outcomes for California employees and emphasized the firm’s ongoing work to provide guidance for …

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Published on March 2, 2026 - 16:15 GMT

From Activists to Advocates: Human Rights Leaders Carry Their Message From Congress to the White House

150 leaders convene in the U.S. Congress at the United for Human Rights Conference 2026 WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The halls of the United States Congress became the setting for a defining moment in human …

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Published on March 2, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

Karns & Karns Personal Injury and Accident Attorneys Launch Dual-Office Expansion into New York City and Brooklyn

Award-winning firm brings trial-ready representation and specialized survivor advocacy to Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the surrounding New Jersey area. MANHATTAN, NY, UNITED STATES, March 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Karns & Karns Personal …

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Published on March 2, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

'When Waiting Becomes Life' Offers Hope and Clarity for the 1 in 6 Facing Infertility

Leading Specialist’s Book Offers Stories and Insights Ahead of National Infertility Awareness Week (April 19–25) WINSTON SALEM, NC, UNITED STATES, March 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As National Infertility Awareness Week (April 19 to 25) …

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Published on March 2, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

Assisted Living Education Welcomes Heather Reyes as Instructor for Initial and Recertification Programs

Assisted Living Education Welcomes Heather Reyes as Instructor for Initial and Recertification Programs CALABASAS, CA, UNITED STATES, March 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Assisted Living Education (ALE), a leading provider of education and certification …

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Published on March 2, 2026 - 13:15 GMT

Barry Feigenbaum, Managing Member of Feigenbaum Associates, Chosen for New Jersey Financial Educators Council Board

TEANECK , NJ, UNITED STATES, March 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The New Jersey Financial Educators Council (NJFEC) released a statement today indicating that Barry Feigenbaum, CFEI®, RICP®, has been given a seat on the organization’s respected …

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Published on March 2, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

Atlas Institute and the Canadian Legacy Project release research findings on transition experiences of women Veterans

OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA, March 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Military transition is often described as lonely and complex, with each Veteran facing unique circumstances. For many service members, leaving active duty means navigating career …

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Published on March 2, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

L’Institut Atlas et le Canadian Legacy Project publient des résultats sur les expériences de transition des vétéranes

OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA, March 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- La transition après le service est souvent décrite comme un processus solitaire et complexe, où chaque vétéran est confronté à des circonstances qui lui sont particulières. Pour …

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Published on March 2, 2026 - 17:44 GMT

ICRC president: Widening hostilities across Middle East putting civilian lives in grave danger

Widening hostilities across the Middle East are putting civilian lives in grave danger. The scale of major military operations flaring across the Middle East risks embroiling the region – and beyond – into another large-scale armed conflict that will …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on March 2, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

Women Are Transforming Family Law with Unique Strengths in Compassion and Detail, Says Chicago Attorney

Anderson Boback & Marshall celebrates what makes female attorneys uniquely suited for family law as women reach majority status in the profession. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, March 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As International Women's …

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Published on March 1, 2026 - 21:23 GMT

AMERICAN MUSLIM & MULTIFAITH WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT COUNCIL (AMMWEC) Statement on the Austin, Texas Terror-Linked Shooting

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Muslim & Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) grieves the devastating mass shooting in Austin, Texas, that claimed the lives of innocent Americans and …

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Published on March 1, 2026 - 20:05 GMT

From Policy to Production: Marlene Schneider Joins The Final Fight, Inspired by a New York Times Cover Story

With production set for March, The Final Fight adds national advocate Marlene Schneider to its producing team, strengthening its social impact mission. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, March 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A powerful new voice is …

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Published on March 1, 2026 - 19:42 GMT

Jewish National Fund-USA Mobilizes Support for Israel’s Home Front

Firefighters, resilience centers, civilian security teams, and community groups supported by Jewish National Fund-USA have been activated across Israel. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jewish National Fund-USA …

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Published on March 1, 2026 - 19:39 GMT

SYDNEY ERUPTS IN ECSTATICA AT THE 48TH SYDNEY GAY AND LESBIAN MARDI GRAS PARADE

SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA, March 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Last night, Saturday 28 February 2026, Sydney burst into collective euphoria as the 48th anniversary of the annual Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade lit up Oxford Street, Flinders …

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