WATCH: First look at Ryan Murphy’s new ballroom-inspired “Pose”
“Pose” premiers Sunday, June 3 on FX

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Timothee Chalamet’ Goes to Pot in the Follow-Up to ‘Call Me By Your Name’ – WATCH

The trailer for Hot Summer Nights from newcomer director Elijah Bynum released today. Timothee Chalamet plays a quiet teen who is sent to Cape Cod for the summer where he gets into some trouble with a local (Alex Roe) and a lot of marijuana.

The film is set in the summer of 1991 around the time Hurricane Bob roared across the Cape.

Bynum is a first time director. The film premiered at South by Southwest.

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Maine House of Representatives Passes Legislation to Protect LGBTQ Youth From Conversion Therapy

Today, HRC praised a vote by the Maine House of Representatives passing legislation to protect LGBTQ youth from the dangerous and discredited practice of so-called “conversion therapy.” The critically important legislation now heads to the Maine Senate for consideration.

“No child should be subjected to this dangerous practice with life-threatening consequences for countless LGBTQ youth,” said HRC Legislative Counsel Xavier Persad. “For the sake of LGBTQ youth across the state, it’s essential that fair-minded voices speak out now and call on their state senators to pass this crucially important legislation. We urge the Maine Senate to pass this measure and join the growing number of states and municipalities that protect LGBTQ youth from the inhumane and abusive practice of conversion therapy.”

“The legislature has a responsibility to protect young people, who are especially vulnerable, from these medically condemned practices,” said Representative Ryan Fecteau (D-Biddeford) on the House floor. “The legislature must mitigate exposing children to this harm, to this hurt, and to this rejection of their innate, genuine selves.”

There is no credible evidence that conversion therapy can change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. To the contrary, research has clearly shown that these practices pose devastating health risks for LGBTQ young people such as depression, decreased self-esteem, substance abuse, homelessness, and even suicidal behavior. The harmful practice is condemned by every major medical and mental health organization, including the American Psychiatric Association, American Psychological Association, and American Medical Association.

Connecticut, California, Nevada, New Jersey, the District of Columbia, Oregon, Illinois, Vermont, New York, New Mexico, Rhode Island, and Washington all have laws or regulations protecting youth from this abusive practice. A growing number of municipalities have also enacted similar protections, including cities and counties in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Washington, Florida, New York, Arizona, and Wisconsin. The Maryland state legislature recently passed these protections and the measure is awaiting consideration by the governor. Additionally, the Hawaii state legislature passed similar legislation this week, which heads to conference committee before moving to the governor’s office.

According to a recent report by the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law, an estimated 20,000 LGBTQ minors in states without protections will be subjected to conversion therapy by a licensed healthcare professional if state lawmakers fail to act.

HRC has partnered with the National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) and state equality groups across the nation to pass state legislation ending conversion therapy. More information on the lies and dangers of efforts to change sexual orientation or gender identity can be found here.

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Alabama Sen. Doug Jones Says Gay Son Led Him to More Pro-LGBT

The Democrat who defeated Roy Moore reaffirmed his support for the LGBT community.

www.advocate.com/politics/2018/4/12/alabama-sen-doug-jones-says-gay-son-led-him-more-pro-lgbt

5 profile tips for getting exactly what you want out of online dating
You never get a second chance to make a first impression.

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J.D. McClatchy, Kevin McCarthy, Trixie Mattel, Hurricanes, Madonna, Hard Cider: HOT LINKS

RIP. The poet J.D. McClatchy has died: “His death, from cancer — an illness that had been grist for poems in recent years — was announced by Random House. The author of eight volumes of poetry, Mr. McClatchy was considered one of the country’s foremost men of letters. He was also a prolific editor, anthologist, translator and critic, as well as the author of a string of acclaimed opera librettos, among them “Our Town,” for Ned Rorem’s setting of Thornton Wilder’s enduring drama of village life, and the Metropolitan Opera’s condensed English-language production of Mozart’s “Magic Flute,” designed by Julie Taymor.”

KEVIN MCCARTHY. House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) laughably claims Trump isn’t thinking at all about Robert Mueller. “You know what, I see him in all these different natures,” he replied. “This man focuses just on the work.”

YIKES. I downloaded the information Facebook has on me.

ROGER STONE. Fire Sessions and Rosenstein, not Mueller: “I’m not recommending the firing of Mr. Mueller, but I am recommending a housecleaning at his Justice Department.”

HONG KONG. Banks and law firms join forces on behalf of British lesbian: “Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Credit Suisse Group AG and Nomura Holdings Inc. are among 15 financial institutions that have filed an application to intervene in the case of a woman — named in court documents as QT — who sued after the government rejected her application to reside in Hong Kong as a dependent of her same-sex partner. Hong Kong’s highest court is now considering an appeal filed by the government after a court ruled in favor of QT in September.”

RETIRED. Hurricane names Harvey, Irma, Maria, and Nate.

Harvey, Irma, Maria & Nate are retired from the Atlantic tropical storm name list by the World Meteorological Organization Region IV Hurricane Committee, and replaced with Harold, Idalia, Margot, & Nigel. Will first appear on the 2023 list. @NWS @NOAAComms @NHC_Atlantic @NOAA pic.twitter.com/0Z2lVU9VzA

— Natl Hurricane Ctr (@NWSNHC) April 12, 2018

NYC. The death of Chelsea’s 8th avenue.

HAWAII. House passes ban on gay conversion therapy for minors: ‘House lawmakers added amendments to the bill to clarify its intent — that banning “sexual orientation change efforts” include attempts to alter a person’s gender identity, gender expression, or gender-nonconforming behaviors. The amendments also specifically identify which therapists, counselors, or health professionals are prohibited from engaging in conversion therapy. For example, if a person is a licensed therapist or mental health professional but is acting in a role as a spiritual or religious advisor — and not in a professional capacity — they will not be threatened with discipline or the loss of their license.

ILLINOIS. Lawmakers advance bill requiring schools to teach LGBT history: “The Senate Education committee endorsed the measure 8-2 on Tuesday after a House committee approved a nearly identical version of the plan. If enacted, Illinois would become just the second state to approve an LGBT inclusive curriculum.”

BERMUDA. Gay tourism chief begs people not to boycott: “As a gay Bermudian, I feel pretty lucky to have been born here. I would not have moved back to Bermuda if I was not convinced it was a welcoming place where we can openly be ourselves. For that matter, I would not have moved back if Bermuda did not have immigration rights for my same-sex partner.”

VERSACE. Madonna was one of the first at the Versace mansion after Gianni was shot: ‘At the time, Madonna had an expansive house on the Miami mainland, and was a frequent guest at the Versace mansion. It would not have been a stretch to imagine her stopping work on the album upon getting news of a close friend’s death and flying to Miami. But how would she have gotten into the home without anyone knowing until now? One of the things the show did get correct is that it was a media circus outside of Casa Casuarina following the murder. Yet the scene in which Donatella Versace walks into the house through the front doors at the main steps was complete fiction: The home had far more private entrances in the back. It’s likely Madonna was able to sneak in, and if someone had found out then, we all would have known about it by now. ‘

HARD CIDER. New ‘Kinder Cider’ benefits LGBT equality.

ROAST OF THE DAY. Trixie Mattel roasts….

THIRSTY THURSDAY. Fine wine via Jamari Fox.

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