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‘Ponyboi’ Is the First Narrative Intersex Film
‘Ponyboi’ Is the First Narrative Intersex Film
The short film by intersex filmmaker River Gallo breaks new ground.
www.advocate.com/film/2019/2/14/ponyboi-first-narrative-intersex-film
A gunman shot a “hail of gunfire” through the window of a San Diego gayborhood restaurant
A gunman shot a “hail of gunfire” through the window of a San Diego gayborhood restaurant
The 29-year-old shooter posted homophobic hate speech on his Facebook page.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Can Claim Political Victory In Amazon Scrapping NYC HQ
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Can Claim Political Victory In Amazon Scrapping NYC HQ
Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez aka AOC aka the junior representative of NY’s 14th Congressional District can claim her first legit political win–Amazon has abandoned plans for a NYC headquarters in Long Island City Queens.
“Anything is possible: today was the day a group of dedicated, everyday New Yorkers & their neighbors defeated Amazon’s corporate greed, its worker exploitation, and the power of the richest man in the world,” Ocasio-Cortez tweeted.
Anything is possible: today was the day a group of dedicated, everyday New Yorkers & their neighbors defeated Amazon’s corporate greed, its worker exploitation, and the power of the richest man in the world. t.co/nyvm5vtH9k
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) February 14, 2019
In a statement Amazon said: “After much thought and deliberation, we’ve decided not to move forward with our plans to build a headquarters for Amazon in Long Island City, Queens. For Amazon, the commitment to build a new headquarters requires positive, collaborative relationships with state and local elected officials who will be supportive over the long-term. While polls show that 70 percent of New Yorkers support our plans and investment, a number of state and local politicians have made it clear that they oppose our presence and will not work with us to build the type of relationships that are required to go forward with the project we and many others envisioned in Long Island City.”
While never mentioned by name AOC has been the one consistent political voice of dissent on what was an otherwise great talking point on NY boosterism for Governor Andrew Cuomo.
AOC has been a vocal opponent of the deal to lure the online retail giant to Long Island City — which would’ve given Amazon $3 billion in city and state subsidies in exchange for bringing a projected 25,000 jobs to the area.
But it would also have upended the neighborhood and probably led to squeezing out of the middle class community there.
A self-identified Republican who lives in the neighborhood and would only give the name Nadia said, “I hope she’s happy–there go all the jobs. For Ocasio-Ortez this is the equivalent of Trump getting his wall.”
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Can Claim Political Victory In Amazon Scrapping NYC HQ
Queerty at “Will & Grace” with Morgan McMichaels & Pandora Boxx
Queerty at “Will & Grace” with Morgan McMichaels & Pandora Boxx
42 Valentine’s Day Movies for Every Mood
42 Valentine’s Day Movies for Every Mood
www.advocate.com/film/2019/2/14/42-valentines-day-movies-every-mood
Bisexual guard reveals horrific homophobic abuse suffered inside high security prison
Bisexual guard reveals horrific homophobic abuse suffered inside high security prison
“I felt as if all my dignity had been taken away,” the man says.
A Brief History Of Fire Island’s Meat Rack
A Brief History Of Fire Island’s Meat Rack
The Fire Island Preservation Society recently posted a brief history of the island’s infamous sex hook up space dubbed the “Meat Rack.”
“Since the early 50’s the men of Cherry Grove found refuge and release in the wooded paths that connect the two communities of the Pines and Grove,” writes the Fire Island Pines Historical Preservation Society.
“In the early days of Cherry Grove’s gay population growth it was a big draw for many closeted homosexuals, and would initially take place on various boardwalks. As the Grove became more populated it moved east to the woods. There were rules of conduct including no lights or talking. All for the purpose of anonymity. The barriers of race and social class fell when you arrived. You could arrive alone, and be assured that you could find a casual encounter in ‘The Rack’ as it was called. The word got to the mainland, and with that came the raids by the Suffolk Police where many were outed publicly.”
You can read more and see some fabulous photos at their site here.
Special thanks to Bobby Bonanno, President, Fire Island Pines Historical Preservation Society.
Photos by Sean Basil McGiver.
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