The Nordic nation has been ranked the happiest country on earth for six consecutive years. But when you talk to individual Finns, the reality is a bit more complicated.
Category: Homosexuality and Bisexuality
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Why Is Finland the Happiest Country on Earth? The Answer Is Complicated.
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Walter Cole, Who Dazzled as Darcelle, the World’s Oldest Drag Performer, Dies at 92
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:He turned a run-down tavern into a drag cabaret that became a hub and a fund-raising powerhouse for the L.G.B.T.Q. community as well as a beloved Portland, Ore., institution.
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Want to Love Your Body? Try Swimming Naked.
The New York Times – Travel:Searching for myself at a queer nude beach in Mexico.
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For Two Broadway Stars, a Love Story Blossoms in a Honky-Tonk Bar
The New York Times – Music:The new musical “The Lonely Few,” starring Lauren Patten and Ciara Renée, puts a romance between two women at its very heart.
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White Sox Minor Leaguer Anderson Comas Announces He Is Gay
The New York Times – Sports:Few players in professional baseball have revealed publicly that they are gay. Anderson Comás, a relief pitcher in the Chicago White Sox organization, said he wanted to be “an inspiration” for people like him.
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Remaking Country’s Gender Politics, One Barroom Weeper at a Time
The New York Times – Music:The Nashville songwriter Shane McAnally is behind many of country music’s No. 1 hits, which aren’t as straight as they seem.
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Pensacola Christian College Cancels Concert Over Gay Singer, Drawing Backlash
The New York Times – Music:Pensacola Christian College called off an appearance by the King’s Singers, citing the “lifestyle” of a member.
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Is Celebrity ‘Queer Baiting’ Really Such a Crime?
The New York Times – T Magazine:Even as gender and masculinity are more fluid than ever, it can still rankle when male stars co-opt traditionally gay codes and styles.
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How the R&B Innovator Kelela Unlocked a New Level
The New York Times – Music:In the six years since her debut, “Take Me Apart,” the 39-year-old musician has been researching, processing and preparing to make an even bolder statement.
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‘Close’ Director Lukas Dhont: Film’s Master Storyteller of Youth
The New York Times – Movies:At 31, Lukas Dhont already has two art-house hits to his name. The Belgian director’s latest film, “Close,” shows his skill at eliciting intense performances from young actors.
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Don’t Call Me by My Real Name
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:As a sex worker, I had to set boundaries with clients that I sometimes couldn’t abide by myself.