Remains of the Day (06/29)

New Times: Tickled to see this 1989 photo of BS West in a roundup of the history of Phoenix gay bars, which I've also added to my list of firsts HERE.

NBA: Detroit Pistons continue support of LGBTQ community during Pride Month: "We take it seriously"; I'm guessing queer activist think we should protest again the team for being inclusive "only in June."

Attitude: "Red, White & Royal Blue" author says sequel will be spicier than first film

NYT: Meet the LGBTQ pioneers whose courage shaped Pride and whose stories deserve to be remembered

FI&GSBN: New book celebrates a century of Fire Island art, creativity and the LGBTQ community that helped shape it

Observer: Came across my place card from a dinner I was invited to in 1999 at the home of a gay investment banker, where I made tablemate Jane Pauley laugh, chatted with Tina Brown and met a newly out Michael Huffington with a twink on his arm. I remember thinking there was something icky about the whole thing -- and sure enough, I was right. Read HERE.

ABV: How the history of LGBTQ Hollywood can be found at the Golden Globes 

Greg in Hollywood: Stop the presses -- Claybourne Elder in leather pants!

People: A gay man’s emotional HIV journey is inspiring thousands -- and helping others feel less alone

Reuters: Three jailed in Russia’s first criminal prosecution under LGBTQ ban

KIT212: Mayor Mamdani sure knows how to make a splash 

Out: We were so close to having a "Heated Rivalry"-"Overcompensating" crossover

Advocate: Try to act surprised that Pete Buttigieg's family was the victim of a false CPS report 

PinkNews: At least 50 people detained by police at Istanbul Pride event

Instinct: Meet Lucas Bergvall, Sweden's golden boy taking over the World Cup

Hot Cat of the Day: Jan-Michael Gambill conveys what all tabby owners will tell ya! 

Pride Finale: Parades in NYC and San Francisco wrap up a month of LGBTQ celebrations