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People Run for Their Lives as Cruise Ship Slams Into Dock in Venice, Italy: WATCH

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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

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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

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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

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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 

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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’ 

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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’