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New York Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- New York Times
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People ride on floats during the WorldPride parade in Washington, D.C., on Saturday. The beats from D.J.s thrummed. Brass bands boomed. Bars and restaurants bustled. Sequins, feathers and fans that opened with a thwack were everywhere. And to organizers' relief, a cold morning rain ceased just in time for the WorldPride parade on Saturday in Washington, D.C., making way for a sticky heat that seemed to rise off every surface. Soon, the air smelled like sunscreen. Revelers and those trying to sell them things agreed that the celebratory atmosphere was vital for the L.G.B.T.Q. community and for the nation's capital. 'This Pride is very much needed,' said Fred Rogers, 31, who lives in Fredericksburg, Va. 'We all need a chance to show the world that we are still here and we're not going anywhere.' WorldPride takes place in different cities every two years, and Washington, D.C., was chosen before Donald Trump was elected. It coincides with the 50th anniversary of the city's first Pride parade. The parade was part of the three-week WorldPride festival, one of the biggest celebrations for the L.G.B.T.Q. community in the world. Attendees were spotted carrying flags representing Finland, Iran, Spain and Britain. DaeLyn Saint-Surin, 24, had traveled to Washington from Bermuda for her first Pride parade away from home. She said the anti-gay stigma in Bermuda was intense and that she had been overcome with emotion several times in the nation's capital. 'I have never seen so many gay people living their lives so freely and openly,' she said. 'This is really freeing.' The parade was heavy on security but far heavier on floats, with people marching along the route and throngs of partyers cheering them on from the sidelines. By late afternoon, some sidewalks were barely passable. Image Activists with the Gilbert Baker Foundation carry a 1,000-foot Rainbow Flag along the parade route. the back of the procession was a float, sponsored by the International Gay Rodeo Association, that had yet to move by 5 p.m., three hours after the official start. Mike Lentz, a 65-year-old farmer from Hans Creek, passed the time by leading a group in what he called a 'free-form Appalachian-style' line dance. 'Good music ought to make you want to move,' he said. Amid the joy and celebration, there was still an undercurrent of anger and worry. The parade route wound its way to within less than a third of a mile of the White House, and President Trump's moves to curb the rights of the L.G.B.T.Q. community weighed heavily on many paradegoers and prompted some not to attend at all. Ryan Bos, executive director of the nonprofit Capitol Pride Alliance, which organizes the city's annual Pride events, including this year's global one, said in an interview on Saturday that planners had initially expected three million attendees over the three-week WorldPride festival, but the actual turnout had fallen short of that. The festival was due to conclude Sunday with a rally on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial followed by a march to the U.S. Capitol building. Image Ryan Bos of the nonprofit Capitol Pride Alliance, which organized the event, said many people outside the country chose not to travel to the United States. Credit... Caroline Gutman for The New York Times Many business owners said that while the crowds were roughly typical for the city's annual Pride Parade and that the parade route itself was packed, attendance had not remotely lived up to expectations for a festival that typically draws numerous people from around the world. It was not clear how many people ultimately attended the festival and parade, but Mr. Bos said that many people outside the country, particularly those who are transgender, feared traveling to the United States and potentially being detained. He said others stayed away out of anger with the current administration. 'To see America rolling back human rights totally goes against the ideals of what America was founded on,' he said. Fund-raising also fell short of expectations, with some corporate sponsors pulling out and others asking that their logos not be prominently displayed. Other companies, though, did send floats along the route bearing their logos and carrying their employees in matching T-shirts. Image The parade was heavy on security but far heavier on floats, with people marching along the route and throngs of people cheering them on from the sidelines. Credit... Caroline Gutman for The New York Times The president has issued executive orders that bar transgender people from serving in the military, restrict gender identities on travel documents and proclaim that it is U.S. policy to 'recognize two sexes, male and female,' that are 'not changeable.' He has tried to eradicate diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the federal government, and many private companies have followed his lead. All this makes it even more imperative for the entire L.G.B.T.Q. community to remain visible and proud, said Sister Sybil Liberties, a drag queen with the Washington, D.C., chapter of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, a charity and protest group of queer people who dress like nuns. Image It was not clear how many people ultimately attended the festival and parade, but Mr. Bos said that many people outside the country, feared traveling to the United States and potentially being detained. Credit... Leah Millis/Reuters It's even more important 'to people outside of D.C. in less diverse and less queer areas, especially young people, to see this display,' she said. WorldPride takes place in different cities every two years, and Washington was chosen before Mr. Trump was elected. It coincides with the 50th anniversary of the city's first Pride parade. Deacon Maccubbin, 82, organized that event in 1975 outside his gay bookstore, Lambda Rising. It drew about 2,000 attendees. On Saturday, he served as one of the parade's grand marshals and was overheard telling others not to worry that the trolley in which they were riding seemed to be running behind schedule. 'We're on gay time,' he assured them. 'Everything will start a year late.' Image Amid the joy and celebration, there was still an undercurrent of anger and worry. Credit... Caroline Gutman for The New York Times After days of back-and-forth discussions, federal officials said on Saturday, before the parade started, that they would reopen Dupont Circle Park, which sits at the center of the city's historic L.G.B.T.Q. neighborhood. They had previously fenced it off, saying the blockade would prevent criminal behavior. Mayor Muriel Bowser and the National Park Service issued a joint statement on Saturday saying that they had worked overnight on an agreement to reopen the park and looked forward to 'a safe and fun celebration in our nation's capital.' The mayor, a Democrat, also planned a disco-themed party in the park. Hundreds of people filled the park by late afternoon. Some napped. A man read a book on a bench. A woman wore a full-length rainbow dress. Brendan Wilson, a transgender man, and his wife, Latoya Wilburn, had traveled from Baltimore to show their support for trans rights. 'I could not be the man I am now without the woman I was,' Mr. Wilson said. Daniel Kramer, managing partner at Duke's Grocery in Dupont Circle, said the vibe felt the same way it had each June for the past 50 years. 'This city, no matter what else is going on, will always celebrate freedom,' he said. 'We'll welcome anybody and everybody who wants to celebrate freedom, tolerance and love.' Reporting was contributed by Karen Hanley , Claire Hogan , Steven Moity and Darren Sands from Washington.
Boston Globe
3 days ago
- Politics
- Boston Globe
With joy and resolve, paradegoers celebrate at global Pride gathering in D.C.
'This Pride is very much needed,' said Fred Rogers, 31, who lives in Fredericksburg, Virginia. 'We all need a chance to show the world that we are still here, and we're not going anywhere.' Amid the joy and celebration, there was still an undercurrent of anger and worry. The parade route wound its way to less than a third of a mile from the White House, and President Donald Trump's moves to curb the rights of the LGBTQ+ community weighed heavily on some of the paradegoers and prompted other people not to attend at all. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Ryan Bos, executive director of the nonprofit Capitol Pride Alliance, which organizes the city's annual Pride events, including this year's global one, said in an interview Saturday that planners had originally expected 3 million attendees over the three-week WorldPride festival, but the actual turnout fell short of that. Many business owners said that while the crowds were roughly normal for the city's annual Pride Parade, and the parade route itself was packed, attendance did not remotely live up to expectations for a festival that typically draws people from around the world. Advertisement It was not clear how many people ultimately attended the festival and parade, but Bos said many people outside the country, particularly those who are transgender, feared traveling to the United States and potentially being detained. He said others stayed away out of anger with the current administration. Advertisement 'To see America rolling back human rights totally goes against the ideals of what America was founded on,' he said. Fundraising also fell short of expectations, with some corporate sponsors pulling out and others asking that their logos not be prominently displayed. Other companies, though, did send floats along the route bearing their logos and carrying their employees in matching T-shirts. Floats for IKEA, Amazon, Hilton Hotels and JPMorgan Chase were spotted on the route, and executives from United Airlines said they were sponsoring 10 Pride parades around the world this year. The president has issued executive orders that bar transgender people from serving in the military, restrict gender identities on travel documents and proclaim that it is U.S. policy to 'recognize two sexes, male and female,' that are 'not changeable.' He has tried to eradicate diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the federal government, and many private companies have followed his lead. His administration is also considering removing the name of Harvey Milk from a naval ship, arguing the gay rights icon may not reflect the country's 'warrior ethos.' All this makes it even more imperative for the entire LGBTQ+ community to remain visible and proud, said Sister Sybil Liberties, a drag queen with the Washington, D.C., chapter of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, a charity and protest group of queer nuns. Advertisement It's even more important 'to people outside of D.C. in less diverse and less queer areas, especially young people, to see this display,' she said. WorldPride, one of the world's largest LGBTQ+ festivals, takes place in different cities every two years, and Washington was chosen before Trump was elected. It coincides with the 50th anniversary of the city's first Pride parade. Deacon Maccubbin, 82, organized that event in 1975 outside his gay bookstore, Lambda Rising. It drew about 2,000 attendees. On Saturday, he served as one of the parade's grand marshals and was overheard telling others not to worry that the trolley in which they were riding seemed to be running behind schedule. 'We're on gay time,' he assured them. 'Everything will start a year late.' After days of back-and-forth discussions, federal officials said Saturday before the parade started that they would reopen Dupont Circle Park, which sits at the center of the city's historic LGBTQ+ neighborhood. They had previously fenced it off, saying the blockade would prevent criminal behavior. Mayor Muriel Bowser and the National Park Service issued a joint statement Saturday saying they had worked overnight on an agreement to reopen the park and looked forward to 'a safe and fun celebration in our nation's capital.' The mayor was also planning a disco-themed party in the park for later in the day. DaeLyn Saint-Surin, 24, traveled to Washington from Bermuda for her first Pride parade away from home. She said the anti-gay stigma in Bermuda was intense, and she had been overcome with emotion several times already in the nation's capital. 'I have never seen so many gay people living their lives so freely and openly,' she said. 'This is really freeing.' Advertisement This article originally appeared in
New York Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Times
With Joy and Resolve, Paradegoers Celebrate at Global Pride Gathering in D.C.
The beats from D.J.s thrummed. Brass bands boomed. Bars and restaurants bustled. Sequins, feathers and fans that opened with a thwack were everywhere. And to organizers' relief, a cold morning rain ceased just in time for Saturday's WorldPride parade in Washington, D.C., making way for a sticky heat that seemed to rise off every surface. Soon, the air smelled like sunscreen. Revelers and those trying to sell them things agreed the celebratory atmosphere was vital for the L.G.B.T.Q. community and the nation's capital itself. 'This Pride is very much needed,' said Fred Rogers, 31, who lives in Fredericksburg, Va. 'We all need a chance to show the world that we are still here, and we're not going anywhere.' Amid the joy and celebration, there was still an undercurrent of anger and worry. The parade route wound its way to less than a third of a mile from the White House, and President Trump's moves to curb the rights of the L.G.B.T.Q. community weighed heavily on some of the paradegoers and prompted other people not to attend at all. Ryan Bos, executive director of the nonprofit Capitol Pride Alliance, which organizes the city's annual Pride events, including this year's global one, said in an interview Saturday that planners had originally expected three million attendees over the three-week WorldPride festival, but the actual turnout fell short of that. Many business owners said that while the crowds were roughly normal for the city's annual Pride Parade, and the parade route itself was packed, attendance did not remotely live up to expectations for a festival that typically draws people from around the world. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
ABC News
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- ABC News
Daniel Tiger's Neighbourhood: Something New About Trolley
Daniel Tiger's Neighbourhood: Something New About Trolley SPECIAL Animation/Cartoons Movies & Specials Social & Emotional Literacy Watch Duration: 22 minutes 2 seconds 22 m Article share options Share this on Facebook Twitter Send this by Email Copy link WhatsApp Messenger There's something new about Trolley, and Daniel is so excited to find out what it is! As he waits, he learns new things about his friends.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Trump Wants to Cut Federal Funding to PBS and NPR, but They Call the Move ‘Blatantly Unlawful'
Fred Rogers of 'Mister Roger's Neighborhood' once sat before Congress and gave a moving statement as to why the Nixon administration should not cut federal funding to PBS. But long gone are the days when Republicans and Democrats alike could rally behind one singular figure and beacon of goodness like Mister Rogers. Just last March, leaders of both PBS and NPR were brought before Congress for an ugly hearing in which everyone from Elmo to Elon Musk were invoked. Again this week, public broadcasting is under attack. President Donald Trump late on Thursday signed an executive order aimed at 'Ending Taxpayer Subsidization of Biased Media,' accusing both PBS and NPR of producing biased, 'left-wing propaganda.' The order specifically says that the Corporation of Public Broadcasting must stop the direct or indirect funding of PBS, NPR, and its affiliates using taxpayer funded dollars. More from IndieWire 'Thunderbolts*' and 'Andor' Redeem Struggling Franchises, While 'Weapons' Is the Year's Best Trailer Bella Ramsey on Filming 'The Last of Us' with Isabela Merced: 'She'd Be Like This Little Sprite' on Set But even Clifford the Big Red Dog won't roll over without a fight (or a bone). Patricia Harrison, the president and chief executive of the CPB, explained in a statement that it is 'not an agency subject to the President's authority,' and is instead funded by Congress two years in advance as a nonprofit organization in order to prevent from exactly this sort of political maneuvering. Paula Kerger, the president and CEO of PBS, also called Trump's executive order 'blatantly unlawful.' 'The President's blatantly unlawful Executive Order, issued in the middle of the night, threatens our ability to serve the American public with educational programming, as we have for the past 50-plus years,' Kerger's full statement reads. 'We are currently exploring all options to allow PBS to continue to serve our member stations and all Americans.' NPR in a statement too said, 'Eliminating funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting would have a devastating impact on American communities across the nation that rely on public radio for trusted local and national news, culture, lifesaving emergency alerts, and public safety information.' According to PBS, public broadcasting costs the American taxpayer roughly $1.60 per person, per year. Much of both NPR and PBS' funding comes not from taxpayers alone but from donations and sponsors. So it's unclear the exact extent of what Trump's executive order will be immediately. The Trump administration, along with the order, produced its own 'fact sheet,' accusing the outlets of biased coverage that involves all the right-wing buzzwords of the day, from DEI to Hunter Biden's laptop to transgender issues. Trump previously took over the Kennedy Center because of some of the events it had involving trans individuals and drag shows. For one, the Trump administration really didn't like this NPR report on Valentine's Day discussing the queer animals found in nature and the article's suggestion that it might've been more accurate to nature had the dad Marlin from 'Finding Nemo' had become female. Clearly that sentence was triggering for some folks. While still searching for its next major hit in the vein of a 'Downton Abbey,' PBS in June has a look at Angel Blue making her debut as 'Aida' at The Met, a special called 'Walking with Dinosaurs,' and an 'American Masters' on 'At Seventeen' singer Janis Ian. Best of IndieWire Guillermo del Toro's Favorite Movies: 56 Films the Director Wants You to See 'Song of the South': 14 Things to Know About Disney's Most Controversial Movie The 55 Best LGBTQ Movies and TV Shows Streaming on Netflix Right Now
