Fallout from Russian Mercenary Revolt Russia is attempting to restore a sense of order after a recent mercenary uprising sparked the country’s most serious political crisis in decades. Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu made a public appearance, inspecting troops in Ukraine in an effort to project stability. However, uncertainty surrounds Shoigu’s fate, as well as […]
Dancing, Jubilation, and Worries About L.G.B.T.Q. Rights at Pride March A Backdrop of Threats and Challenges An unbroken parade of marchers – some dancing and jubilant, some with determined purpose – filled the streets of Greenwich Village in Manhattan on Sunday for the New York City Pride March. The event, which marks the 1969 Stonewall […]
Pride Parade in San Francisco Celebrates LGBTQ Visibility and Resilience A Symbol of Resilience and Activism in Tumultuous Times On a cloudy Sunday morning, the streets of San Francisco came alive with the vibrant colors and jubilant sounds of the annual Pride Parade. Led by the iconic Dykes on Bikes contingent, the parade drew hundreds […]
Controversy draws protesters before Dodgers‘ Pride Night The Background The Los Angeles Dodgers‘ annual Pride Night, which has been held for the past 10 years, has become entangled in a high-profile controversy this year. The team initially faced criticism from conservative Catholics for inviting a satirical LGBTQ+ group called the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence to […]
Los Angeles Dodgers Re-Invite Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence to Pride Night The Los Angeles Dodgers have reversed their decision and apologized to the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, a group of self-described queer and trans nuns, for removing them from the honorees list at their upcoming June 16 Pride Night at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers added […]