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“No one is safe”: Jinkx Monsoon teases comedy, crowd work—& maybe an “hour-long musical medley”—as 2024 Queerties Awards host
dishin' it
Tenderoni dishes on drag king misconceptions, the wildest drag scene, and why Uncle Jesse can get it
curtain call
Despite its enthusiasm, the musical premiere of ‘Gay Card’ delivers a losing hand
photo opp
Patric McCoy’s latest exhibit “take my picture” puts Black queer men in front of the camera
all that jazz
Jinkx Monsoon isn’t the only reason to see Broadway’s ‘Chicago’ right now
hosting
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“Pleasure Captain” asks internet to help pay for damage done to Airbnb during 11 man sex bender
amazing tales
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You’ve probably never heard of this forefather of the LGBTQ rights movement
true crime
Man charged in hit-and-run outside Chicago gay bar that killed three men
half-baked
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A suburban bakery decided to host a kid-friendly drag brunch. Then all hell broke loose.
time warp
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43 years ago, an anti-disco baseball promo unleashed a mass riot steeped in homophobia and racism
take care
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Monkeypox: International Mr Leather event in Chicago linked to cases
wanderlust
PHOTOS: Chicago gay bar hosts its tenth Santa Speedo Run
fallen 'empire'
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The never ending Jussie Smollett hate crime drama is finally heading into its final act
wanderlust
PHOTOS: Northalsted Market Days returns with a bang to Chicago
Flame On
Get the glitter: The Queerty Pride Anthem playlist has arrived
beautiful
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Chicago gay couple’s amazing Pride display wows the neighborhood
say it ain't so!
This legendary Chicago gay dive bar just closed after 40 years
What's in a name
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It’s official: Chicago no longer has a ‘Boystown’
zero tolerance
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Lori Lightfoot blasts white gays for partying on the beach and ignoring social distancing guidelines
zip it
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Lori Lightfoot is all of us when she tells Kayleigh McEnany, “Hey Karen. Watch your mouth.”
Boys club
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Petition demands ‘Boystown’ in Chicago change its name to be more inclusive
Flame On
Stuck at home? These Pride Anthems will get you dancing with yourself (and the mirror)
Pride in Places