A man was filmed swimming across Venice, Italy's St. Mark's Square at night amid historic flooding that the city's mayor blames on climate change. … [Read more...] about Man Filmed Swimming Across Venice’s St. Mark’s Square Amid Historic Flooding: WATCH
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Hillary Clinton Reads Her Emails at Venice Biennale Art Exhibition: WATCH
Hillary Clinton paid a visit to an art installation at the Venice Biennale erected in her honor, consisting of an exact replica of the Oval Office's Resolute Desk and 62,000 pages of paper containing … [Read more...] about Hillary Clinton Reads Her Emails at Venice Biennale Art Exhibition: WATCH
People Run for Their Lives as Cruise Ship Slams Into Dock in Venice, Italy: WATCH
People on a dock in Venice, Italy ran for their lives as a massive MSC cruise ship lost control and slammed into another boat and the pier on Sunday. Five people were injured. The AP reports: "The … [Read more...] about People Run for Their Lives as Cruise Ship Slams Into Dock in Venice, Italy: WATCH
Roosterfish Revived: Venice, California’s Beloved Gay Dive Bar Will Reopen This Month
Roosterfish, the beloved gay dive bar in Venice, California, will open its doors again after a group led by Venice Pride Founder and President Grant Turck formed a partnership with the new … [Read more...] about Roosterfish Revived: Venice, California’s Beloved Gay Dive Bar Will Reopen This Month
Campaign Underway to Save Rainbow Lifeguard Tower in Venice, California
A campaign is underway to save the Venice Pride rainbow lifeguard tower in California, which seems like a great idea. Writes Colin Campbell at Change.org, where you can sign a petition: Located at … [Read more...] about Campaign Underway to Save Rainbow Lifeguard Tower in Venice, California
Venice, California Gay Bar ‘Roosterfish’ to Close After Nearly 40 Years
Los Angeles is losing one of its oldest and most dearly beloved gay bars: Roosterfish in Venice is set to close after 37 years after a rent hike has made its lease unaffordable. Wrote bartender … [Read more...] about Venice, California Gay Bar ‘Roosterfish’ to Close After Nearly 40 Years
Pope Francis Praises Italian Children’s Book Featuring Gay Penguins
A gay-inclusive children's book centering on diverse families has found an unlikely ally in the ongoing censorship fight against it in Italy: Pope Francis. Piccolo Uovo (Little Egg) by author … [Read more...] about Pope Francis Praises Italian Children’s Book Featuring Gay Penguins
Venice Mayor: ‘There Will Never Be a Gay Pride in My City’
The right wing mayor of Venice, Italy has banned “height of kitsch” Gay Pride celebrations in the city, reports the Guardian. Elected on a center right ticket in June, Mayor Luigi Brugnaro said … [Read more...] about Venice Mayor: ‘There Will Never Be a Gay Pride in My City’
Nine Films Compete for Venice Film Festival’s Queer Lion Award: VIDEO
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