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  • West Virginia State Wildlife Center to host 48th annual Groundhog Day celebration | WV News







    The West Virginia State Wildlife Center is gearing up to host its 48th annual Groundhog Day celebration on February 2nd. The event, held at the wildlife center in Upshur County, promises a fun-filled day for all attendees.

    Visitors can look forward to seeing the beloved resident groundhog, French Creek Freddie, as he emerges from his burrow to predict the weather for the coming weeks. The celebration will also feature live music, food vendors, and activities for the whole family to enjoy.

    In addition to the festivities, guests will have the opportunity to explore the wildlife center and learn about the various native species that call West Virginia home. From black bears to bobcats, there’s plenty to see and discover at the center.

    So mark your calendars and join us for a day of fun and festivities at the West Virginia State Wildlife Center’s 48th annual Groundhog Day celebration. Don’t miss out on this beloved tradition in the Mountain State!

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  • Punxsutawney Phil to emerge with his annual prediction about the end of winter


    PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (AP) — Punxsutawney Phil’s team of top-hatted associates will issue the woodchuck’s weather verdict as the sun rises on Sunday, telling the world whether he is predicting wintry conditions for the next six weeks or the relief of an early spring.

    The annual ritual goes back more than a century in western Pennsylvania, with far older roots in European folklore, but it took Bill Murray’s 1993 “Groundhog Day” movie to transform the event into what it is today, with tens of thousands of revelers at the scene and imitators scattered around the United States and beyond.

    Last year’s crowd may have been a record and organizers braced for a similar turnout on Sunday.

    If the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club members declare Phil did not see his shadow, that is said to usher in an early spring. If he does see it, it’s six more weeks of winter, although what that means can be subjective.

    Phil has predicted a longer winter far more often than an early spring, and one effort to track his accuracy concluded he was right less than half the time.

    Tom Dunkel, president of the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club, says there are two types of people who make the trek to Gobbler’s Knob: the faithful seeking to validate their beliefs and the doubters who want to confirm their skepticism.

    Phil communicates his forecast through “Groundhog-ese” with the help of a special cane that Dunkel has inherited as the club’s leader. It’s not as if he speaks in English words.

    “He’ll like wink, he’ll purr, he’ll chatter, he’ll — you know — nod,” Dunkel said.

    Attendance is free but it costs $5 to take a bus and avoid a 1 mile (1.6 kilometer) trek from the middle of town to the stage where the prediction is made, some 80 miles (123 kilometers) northeast of Pittsburgh. The need for so many buses is why the local schools, where the sports mascot is the Chucks, close when Groundhog Day falls on a weekday.

    Jon Lovitch was in Punxsutawney with family members for the event. The self-employed gingerbread artist from New York has attended Groundhog Day for 33 years.

    “I like the cold, you know, and this is probably the best and biggest midwinter party in the entire world,” Lovitch said. “And it’s just a really good time.”

    Keith Post, his wife and a friend have watched the “Groundhog Day” movie in each of the past five years and decided this was the time to make the trip from Ohio to witness the event.

    “We booked rooms almost a year in advance and we’re here,” Post said. “We’re doing it.”

    A new welcome center opened four years ago and the club is working on an elaborate second living space for Phil and family so they can split time between Gobbler’s Knob and Phil’s longtime home at the town library. The club also is putting up large video screens and more powerful speakers this year to help attendees in the back of the crowd follow the proceedings.

    “It’s a holiday where you don’t really owe anyone anything,” said A.J. Dereume, who among the club’s 15-member inner circle serves as Phil’s handler. “You’re grasping onto the belief, you know, in something that’s just fun to believe in.”

    Jackie Handley agreed a year ago to visit Punxsutawney for the first time to help a friend check off an item on their bucket list. They were bracing for subfreezing temperatures.

    “I think it’s going to be really fun,” said Handley, who lives in Falls Church, Virginia. “It’s once in a lifetime — we’re probably not going to come back. And we have tons of warm clothes.”

    Phil has a wife, Punxsutawney Phyllis, and two pups born this spring, Shadow and Sunny, although his family won’t join him on stage for the big event. The groundhog family eats fruits and vegetables, get daily visits from Dereume and see a veterinarian at least once a year.

    The club’s lore is that Phil is the same woodchuck who has been issuing weather forecasts for the past century, thanks to an “elixir of life” that keeps him immortal.

    “There’s only one Phil, and it’s not something that can be handed down,” Dunkel said. “Just like Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny, there’s only one.”

    Groundhog Day celebrations, formal and informal, are being held in many Pennsylvania towns and elsewhere on Sunday. There have been Groundhog Day events in at least 28 U.S. states and Canadian provinces.

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    Vejpongsa reported from Punxsutawney. Scolforo reported from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.





    Get ready to grab your winter coat or start planning your spring wardrobe, because Punxsutawney Phil is about to make his annual prediction about the end of winter! The famous groundhog will emerge from his burrow in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania on February 2nd to let us know if we can expect six more weeks of winter or an early spring.

    Will Phil see his shadow and retreat back into his burrow, signaling six more weeks of cold weather? Or will he stay out and predict an early spring? Whatever the outcome, the tradition of Groundhog Day is a fun and lighthearted way to mark the changing seasons.

    So keep an eye out for Punxsutawney Phil’s prediction this Groundhog Day, and get ready for whatever weather lies ahead!

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  • Lewiston Police Department opens applications for annual Citizen Police Academy program


    LEWISTON, ID — The Lewiston Police Department is preparing for its annual Citizen Police Academy, offering community members a unique opportunity to engage with law enforcement through a comprehensive 10-week program. Participants will explore various aspects of policing, including investigations, patrol, and specialized units such as the K-9 program and SWAT team.

    During the program, citizens will engage in hands-on presentations, visit the department’s shooting range, and experience a virtual simulator that presents scenarios officers may face. Additionally, participants will have the chance to join a 10-hour ride-along, observing officers during their shifts and gaining insight into their responsibilities.

    “They’re in the patrol car, responding to calls for service,” said Captain Chris Reese.

    The Citizen Police Academy aims to provide individuals with an inside look at the department’s operations and strengthen the relationship between citizens and police officers. “There is a lot of moving parts of the police department and I don’t think the public for the most part understands what those moving parts are,” Captain Reese said.

    Applications for the academy are open until February 26, with the department seeking 20 to 25 participants on a first-come, first-served basis. The program begins on March 11 and runs through May 13, with classes held every Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the LPD Training Center. Participants must be at least 18 years old, and the program is free of charge.

    “The only thing that we ask is that if you are accepted into the program that you have that commitment to show up every Tuesday,” Captain Reese said.

    Interested individuals can apply online, with an online background check required. Applications are also available at the Lewiston Police Department and can be hand-delivered or mailed. Here is the link to the application & background check.



    Are you interested in learning more about how your local police department operates? The Lewiston Police Department is now accepting applications for its annual Citizen Police Academy program!

    This 10-week program offers participants a behind-the-scenes look at the daily operations of the police department, including hands-on activities, demonstrations, and informational sessions. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about various aspects of law enforcement, such as patrol procedures, criminal investigations, and community outreach.

    The program is open to residents of Lewiston and surrounding areas who are 18 years or older. Participants must pass a background check and commit to attending all scheduled sessions.

    If you’re interested in gaining a better understanding of law enforcement and building relationships with your local police officers, consider applying for the Citizen Police Academy program. Applications can be found on the Lewiston Police Department’s website and must be submitted by [deadline].

    Don’t miss this unique opportunity to get an inside look at the work of the men and women who keep our community safe. Apply today!

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  • Live updates: 76th annual Reese’s Senior Bowl


    FIRST QUARTER

    The Nationals won the toss, chose to take the football and got right down to business by moving 67 yards in 10 plays for a touchdown. Oklahoma State running back Ollie Gordon II had four carries for 17 yards in the drive, but his big play was a 32-yard halfback pass for a touchdown to Iowa State tight end with 9:48 left in the first quarter. Oregon QB Dillon Gabriel then tossed a conversion pass to Miami (Fla.) tight end Elijah Arroyo to give the Nationals a 7-0 lead. Gabriel had two first-down completions on the drive – to Higgins and Southern Cal running back Woody Marks. NATIONAL 8, AMERICAN 0

    PREGAME

    The 76th annual Reese’s Senior Bowl will kick off at 1:30 p.m. CST Saturday with a temperature in the mid 60s and virtually no breeze at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile. NFL Network is televising the game.

    The all-stars are divided into American and National teams. The Nationals are wearing white jerseys and pants with two orange stripes bordering a blue stripe on the shoulders and down the legs. The Americans are wearing orange jerseys and gray pants with red, white and blue stripes on the shoulders and down the legs.

    Each helmet bears a sticker with the No. 7 in tiger stripes in memory of Princeton standout Tiger Bech, who was killed in the New Year’s Eve terrorist attack in New Orleans. His brother, TCU wide receiver Jack Bech, is on the American team.

    The American is the home team, at least in makeup. Twenty-five of the American’s players are from the SEC. The Americans also have all 14 of the all-stars on the game-day roster who played at Alabama high schools and colleges:

    • Auburn linebacker Eugene Asante

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    • Alabama punter James Burnip
    • Alabama tight end CJ Dippre
    • Auburn running back Jarquez Hunter

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    • Florida wide receiver Shemar James (Faith Academy)

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    • Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard (Fairhope)

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    • Auburn linebacker Jalen McLeod
    • UCF cornerback Mac McWilliams (UAB 2020-2023)

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    • Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe

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    • Tulane safety Caleb Ransaw (Sparkman, Troy)

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    • Alabama defensive tackle Tim Smith

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    Two players with Alabama football roots who participated in practice this week are not on the game roster – Ole Miss cornerback Trey Amos, who played at Alabama before joining the Rebels, and Oregon wide receiver Tez Johnson, who starred at Pinson Valley before playing at Troy.

    Alabama safety Malachi Moore of Hewitt-Trussville could not participate because of an injury.

    The head coach for the National team is Mike Kafka, the offensive coordinator of the New York Giants. The head coach of the American team is Bubba Ventrone, the special-teams coordinator of the Cleveland Browns.

    The Senior Bowl coaching staffs consist of assistants from around the NFL.

    The Senior Bowl assembled a quarterback set of Leonard, Milroe, Ole Miss’ Jaxson Dart and Memphis’ Seth Henigan for the American team and Laurier’s Taylor Elgersma, Oregon’s Dillon Gabriel and Louisville’s Tyler Shough for the National team.

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    Leonard and Gabriel are the scheduled starters.

    Hancock Whitney Stadium is serving as the site of the Senior Bowl for the fifth time. South Alabama opened its 25,450-seat stadium in the 2020 season. For the second year in a row, tickets for the Senior Bowl sold out.

    The first Senior Bowl was played at Gator Bowl Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1950. The next 70 games were played at Mobile’s Ladd-Peebles Stadium, which is about 9 miles east of South Alabama’s facility.

    Hancock Whitney Stadium has proven providential for the National team, which has not lost a Senior Bowl game there.

    FOR MORE OF AL.COM’S COVERAGE OF THE NFL, GO TO OUR NFL PAGE

    Mark Inabinett is a sports reporter for Alabama Media Group. Follow him on X at @AMarkG1.





    The 76th annual Reese’s Senior Bowl is currently underway, and we’ve got all the live updates right here! Stay tuned for updates on standout performances, game highlights, and more as the top senior college football players compete for a chance to impress NFL scouts and coaches. Don’t miss a moment of the action – follow along with us for all the latest updates from the Senior Bowl! #SeniorBowl #NFLDraft #FootballUpdates

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  • SEI Annual Energy Briefing, February 11, Addresses Surging Energy Demand, Alternative Sources, Innovative Management and Coordination


    EXTTON, PA — With an eye on the nation’s fluctuating energy economy, the Smart Energy Initiative (SEI) of Southeastern, PA announces its 13th Annual Energy Briefing, scheduled for Tuesday, February 11 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Chester County Economic Development Council, 737 Constitution Drive, Exton, PA.

    A program of the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC), the SEI Energy Briefing provides business and community leaders with valuable insights regarding energy markets, policies and opportunities in Pennsylvania and nationally, and explores the critical intersection of rising energy needs, alternative energy sources, and growing electric demand. Register at https://13th_Annual_Energy_Briefing.eventbrite.com.

    “We have secured top leaders in the field to address these issues and explore how power providers are innovating to meet this growing demand, and how large-scale coordination is crucial for a sustainable energy future,” said Jim Lauckner, Smart Energy Initiative Project Consultant.  Speakers include:

    David Velazquez, President and CEO, PECO, leads Pennsylvania’s largest electric and natural gas delivery company, and oversees the company’s 2,900 employees who are dedicated to the safe and reliable delivery of electricity and natural gas as well as enhanced energy management conservation, environmental stewardship and community assistance.

    Asim Haque, Senior Vice President of State Government Services at PJM, a regional transmission organization that coordinates the movement of wholesale electricity in all or parts of 13 states and the District of Columbia.

    Presentations will include a Q/A session, and the event will be followed by networking. Key topics include:

    • Management: How can companies and municipalities balance and manage the energy demands of AI data centers and the growth of alternative energy sources?
    • Industry Insights: how leading experts are navigating this complex landscape and shaping the future of energy.
    • The Need for Clarity: As energy demands continue to climb, how can we ensure transparency and efficiency in energy production and distribution?

    “The surge in demand for energy presents unique challenges and opportunities for power providers and energy consumers,” said CCEDC President and COO Michael Grigalonis. “The SEI briefing is invaluable for business and community leaders to collaborate and stay ahead of the curve by exploring innovative management and coordination tactics to achieve sustainability and streamlined energy consumption.”

    The Chester County Economic Development Council is a private, non-profit economic development organization promoting smart growth in Chester County and the surrounding region for more than 60 years. The CCEDC provides proven financing solutions, cultivates workforce talent, leverages business partnerships and fosters entrepreneurial collaboration. Together, with the support of the private and public sectors, CCEDC initiates, implements and innovates programs that improve the business community and enhance the quality of life in Chester County. For more information, visit ccedcpa.com.

    The Smart Energy Initiative (SEI) of Southeastern Pennsylvania is an initiative of the Chester County Economic Development Council and has become a key resource for the region’s diverse, competitive energy industry. It provides public education programming, consulting, incumbent worker training, sector-specific working groups, project leads and financing, and a host of other business-related services. smartenergypa.org.

    For the latest news on everything happening in Chester County and the surrounding area, be sure to follow MyChesCo on Google News and MSN.



    SEI Annual Energy Briefing, February 11, Addresses Surging Energy Demand, Alternative Sources, Innovative Management and Coordination

    The Sustainable Energy Initiative (SEI) held its annual energy briefing on February 11, focusing on the pressing issue of surging energy demand and the need for innovative solutions to meet this growing need. The briefing brought together experts from the energy industry, government officials, and environmental advocates to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the energy sector.

    One of the key topics of discussion was the increasing demand for energy worldwide, driven by population growth, urbanization, and economic development. This surge in demand has put pressure on traditional energy sources such as fossil fuels, leading to a greater emphasis on alternative sources such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric power.

    Participants also highlighted the importance of innovative management and coordination in the energy sector, emphasizing the need for a coordinated approach to energy planning, infrastructure development, and policy implementation. By working together and sharing best practices, stakeholders can ensure a more sustainable and efficient energy system for the future.

    Overall, the SEI Annual Energy Briefing provided a platform for meaningful discussions on how to address the challenges of surging energy demand, promote the use of alternative energy sources, and foster innovative management and coordination in the energy sector. By working together, stakeholders can create a more sustainable and resilient energy system for the benefit of all.

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  • #10 Rifle Hosts #14 Army in Annual Star Match


    ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The No. 10 Navy rifle team (10-5, 3-2 GARC) is slated to return to action this Saturday at the Bancroft Hall Rifle Range at 9:00 a.m. against No. 14 Army (4-8, 0-4 GARC) in the annual Star Match. The competition is part of the Army-Navy Star Series, presented by USAA.
     
    Live results of the match will be available via NavySports.com.
     
    Accessing the USNA
    The United States Naval Academy (USNA) is closed to all vehicles without a Department of Defense-approved identification card. All other visitors are encouraged to park downtown and walk through the security gates at Gate 1. When walking on, those ages 18 and over must present a photo identification card (driver’s license) to gain access and those ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
     
    Star Match Scoring Format
    Scoring for the Star Match will feature eight starters for each team in smallbore and air rifle with the top-five scores counting toward each team’s final score. The NCAA scoring model of starting five shooters in each event with the top-four scores counting will still be used for NCAA Championship qualification purposes.
     
    All-Time Series
    In a series that dates back to the 1939 season, Army holds a 47-36 edge over Navy in the 83 meetings between the two service academies. However, the Midshipmen have won five of the last six matches against the Black Knights, including three straight Star wins, along with having a 5-2 record against Army under the direction of head coach Mike Anti.
     
    2024-25 Star Series Breakdown
    In the overall 2024-25 Army-Navy Star Series, presented by USAA, Army has a 9-3 advantage over Navy. The Midshipmen have claimed the Star in men’s rugby, men’s cross country, and football. Saturday’s rifle match is one of four Star competitions on the day, joining men’s and women’s indoor track and field and gymnastics. Rifle is the only Star competition taking place in Annapolis.
     
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    Senior team captain Stephanie Milvain chatted with Tim Nolan on the Navy Sports Magazine to talk about the Army-Navy Star Match. (Video)
     
    President’s Trophy Match
    Army and Navy met earlier this season at the annual President’s Trophy Match in Colorado Springs, Colo. on Nov. 2. With an identical scoring structure as the Army-Navy Star Match, the Midshipmen finished second in the event with an overall score of 5860 points. The Black Knights finished third in the field of four teams, posting a score of 5823 points.
     
    National Standings
    Navy enters the weekend 10th in the standings with an NCAA qualifying score of 4717.67, while Army is four spots back in 14th with a tally of 4695.67. Heading into the weekend, Murray State holds the eighth and final spot that is needed to qualify for the NCAA Championship with a 4725 average score, setting the mark to beat in order to get into the coveted top 8.
     
    Scouting the Midshipmen
    Two weekends ago, Navy opened the spring portion of its season at top-ranked West Virginia. The Mountaineers recorded a 4754-4720 victory, but the 4720 points for the Mids marked a season-high and was the fourth-best performance in program history.
     
    Sophomore Isabella Baldwin leads the team in air rifle and aggregate scoring, while ranking second on the squad in smallbore. She boasts a 596.4 average in air rifle, while notching an 1182.8 in aggregate. Baldwin has an average of 586.4 in smallbore.
     
    Senior Marleigh Duncan is atop the Navy standings in smallbore, while ranking second on the team in air rifle and aggregate. She has a team-best average score of 586.5 in smallbore, while notching a 591.4 in air rifle. Duncan’s aggregate average is 1177.9.
     
    Junior Parker Haydin is third on the team in air rifle and combined, while coming in fourth in smallbore. Haydin averages 581.6 in smallbore and 591.3 in air rifle for an aggregate tally of 1172.9.
     
    Senior team captain Stephanie Milvain follows Haydin in both air rifle and aggregate, while finishing third behind Duncan in smallbore. Milvain has an average performance of 582.8 in smallbore with a 588.0 in air rifle. She has an aggregate score of 1170.0 just past the midway point of the 2024-25 season.
     
    Sophomore Ryan Wee and senior Joshua Potts round out Navy’s top five in each shooting category. Wee is fifth in smallbore (579.8) and aggregate (1164.1) with Potts posting a 586.9 for fifth in air rifle. Potts is just behind Wee in smallbore (573.4) and aggregate (1160.3), while Wee has an air rifle tally of 584.7.
     
    Juniors Catherine Dely, Grace Shepard, and Devin Uhrich, sophomores John Dely and Chelsie Glover, along with freshman Elizabeth Johnson close out the scoring for the Midshipmen. C.Dely has averages of 573.0 (smallbore), 584.6 (air rifle), and 1156.4 (aggregate) in six competitions. Shepard has competed in five matches with tallies of 564.2 (smallbore), 584.8 (air rifle), and 1149.0 (aggregate). Uhrich has notched averages of 568.4 in smallbore, 578.7 in air rifle, and 1146.4 in aggregate, while Johnson has median performances of 565.4 (smallbore), 581.0 (air rifle), and 1146.4 (aggregate). Glover saw her first action of the year at West Virginia, posting scores of 564 (smallbore), 573 (air rifle), and 1137 combined, while J.Dely has competed in four matches with totals of 540.3 (smallbore), 555.0 (air rifle), and 1092.8 (aggregate).
     
    Scouting the Opposition
    Army enters the match with a 4-8 overall record, including an 0-4 mark in the Great America Rifle Conference. Most recently, the Black Knights hosted Mount Aloysius, Nebraska, and UAB. Army registered 4672 points to defeat the Mounties (4566 points) and Blazers (4575). The Cornhuskers used a score of 4731 to topple the Black Knights.
     
    Junior Chris Jennings was Army’s top shooter, placing third in smallbore behind a season-high 588; was fifth in air rifle (590); and posted the fourth highest aggregate mark (1178). Five Black Knights broke into the top nine smallbore spots with Jennings and Briggs Moore (584) grabbing third and fifth, respectively, followed by Nicholas Bull (578), Barbara Forgues (576) and Brenna Green (575) claiming seven through nine. Green (587) was also sixth in air rifle (587), just one spot behind Jennings’ 590. Also placing among the leaders were Bull (9th / 585), Moore (11th / 585), Forgues (12th / 583) and Ashton Arlington (14th / 582).
     
    Up Next
    Following the Star Match with Army, Navy will travel to Charleston, S.C. for a pair of road matches against The Citadel on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 15-16. Competition is slated for 9:00 a.m. both days.
     



    The #10 Rifle team is gearing up to face off against the #14 Army team in their annual Star Match showdown. The rivalry between these two teams runs deep, with each squad eager to claim bragging rights for the year.

    The Rifle team, led by their top shooters, has been putting in extra hours at the range to fine-tune their skills and ensure they are ready to take on their tough opponents. With their precision shooting and unyielding focus, they are determined to come out on top.

    On the other side, the Army team is known for their discipline and teamwork. They have been diligently practicing their marksmanship and tactical strategies in preparation for this highly anticipated match. With their military precision and sharpshooting abilities, they are confident they have what it takes to come out victorious.

    The stage is set for an intense and exciting showdown between these two elite teams. Fans can expect to see some incredible marksmanship and fierce competition as the #10 Rifle team takes on the #14 Army team in the annual Star Match. Stay tuned for updates on this must-see event! #RiflevsArmy #StarMatch #PrecisionShooting.

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  • Why are we so excited for the second annual Minnesota Yacht Club music fest?


    “Too Sweet” hitmaker Hozier, slated for opening night, remains as hot as out-of-the-fryer mini-donuts, and the demand to see him hasn’t diminished. Green Day, the festival closer, is one of the all-time great live bands, and its hyperkinetic frontman Billie Joe Armstrong is invariably extra-amped (if that’s even possible for him) when he takes the stage in the Twin Cities, hometown for his wife, Adrienne, whom he met here. Even though Billie and the boys rocked Minneapolis stadiums last year and in 2021, we’re always glad to see Green Day.

    Fall Out Boy, not so much. Especially since these Day 2 headliners will have played the metro area in four of the past five years, including the last three consecutively.

    The MYC 2025 undercards suggest that not all these artists are “warm-up” acts. Opening day on July 18 is particularly compelling with soulful rockers Alabama Shakes, quirky but cult-loved Father John Misty and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Sheryl Crow, an inspiring and underappreciated concertizer — all she wants to do is have some fun.

    The middle day — easily the least engrossing lineup — boasts a couple of winners on its undercard in Gen X alt-rockers Weezer, who are as comfortable as an old sweater, and Minnesota’s own Cory Wong, who always puts on a spirited, entertaining show of instrumental jazz-funk.

    The final day, the Green Day day, features a delectable mix of top-notch melodic rock bands Semisonic and Beach Bunny, along with party bands 311 and Sublime as well as Garbage, the magnificent modern rockers from Madison, Wis., whose singer Shirley Manson always remembers that they played their first concert ever in Minneapolis at the 7th Street Entry in 1995.

    Overall, we’re pretty thrilled about this lineup. OK, there are a few slots where we’re we might go sit by the banks of the Mississippi River for a break and an overpriced beer. But it looks like the Twin Cities have finally landed a bona fide destination summer music festival just like Austin City Limits in Texas and Outside Lands in San Francisco. We’re not massive like Coachella or Lollapalooza. That’s fine. We don’t have the space for it.



    Are you ready to set sail on a musical adventure like no other? The second annual Minnesota Yacht Club music fest is just around the corner and we couldn’t be more excited!

    Last year’s inaugural event was a huge success, with top-notch performances from both local and national artists, breathtaking views of the lake, and an atmosphere that can only be described as electric. This year promises to be even bigger and better, with an incredible lineup of musicians, food vendors, and activities for all ages.

    Whether you’re a music lover, a foodie, or just looking for a fun day out on the water, the Minnesota Yacht Club music fest has something for everyone. So grab your tickets, pack your sunscreen, and get ready to dance the day away with us on the lake. We can’t wait to see you there! #MYCmusicfest #sailintosummer

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  • Energized House Republicans look to Trump for guidance at annual policy retreat


    DORAL, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump is expected to rally House Republicans Monday at their annual policy retreat as they look to make progress on tax cuts, border security and other conservative priorities.

    House Republicans are holding their annual policy retreat at Trump National Doral Miami, a posh resort with four golf courses and a ballroom named after the president. They are trying to find consensus on a spending bill before a March 14 deadline and secondly on a budget blueprint that would set the stage for passing a filibuster-proof tax, energy and border security bill later this year.

    It’s a daunting task, with Speaker Mike Johnson setting the first week of February for the House Budget Committee to pass a budget blueprint that is key to the whole process.

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    “That will be where the lion’s share of these campaign promises we made are fulfilled,” Johnson said. “And that’s what all the hard work here is, in the room with all of us negotiating and coming to consensus.”

    Political capital is almost always at its peak at the start of a new presidential term, even more so because this is Trump’s second and he is prevented under the Constitution from a third. Moving swiftly is all the more important because the GOP majorities are slim, particularly in the House.

    Johnson is trying to lump many of the GOP priorities into one massive catch-all bill that Senate Democrats cannot filibuster, but many Republican senators think it would be better to do two bills — the first focused on border security and defense, and the second on extending and expanding upon the tax cuts passed in Trump’s first term.

    Republicans are eyeing potential changes to key safety net programs, such as work requirements for those participating in Medicaid, to help offset the cost of enacting their priorities.

    House Republicans said they expect more specifics to be announced after the retreat on where they are headed.

    Until then, they were highlighting Trump’s first week in office, particularly reveling in the showdown that Trump had with Columbia this past weekend over accepting flights of deported migrants from the U.S.

    White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement that Columbia agreed to all of Trump’s terms, “including the unrestricted acceptance of all illegal aliens from Colombia returned from the United States, including on U.S. military aircraft, without limitation or delay.”

    “Think about it, President Trump, I don’t even think had finished the front nine before he successfully forced the Columbian president to take back their illegal immigrants,” said Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Mich. “The days of America being walked all over are long gone thanks to President Trump.”

    On the budget fight to come, Democrats are already casting it as one that would primarily benefit the wealthy at the expense of others, with House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries labeling the Republican plan a “contract against America.”

    “It will hurt working families, hurt the middle class, hurt our children, hurt our seniors and hurt our veterans,” Jeffries said.

    Republicans are warning that if Congress does not act quickly to extend tax relief, capital will remain on the sidelines and families next year would see child tax credits and a guaranteed tax deduction greatly reduced, upping their federal tax bill.

    Trump and Republican leaders are also going to have to find a way to extend the nation’s debt limit. The limit must be raised by Congress, and failure to do so risks the federal government defaulting on its debt and unable to pay all its bills.

    Under President Joe Biden, Republican lawmakers sought concessions on spending before agreeing to suspending the debt ceiling, but it’s unclear how adamant they will be on deficit reduction during a Trump presidency.



    At the annual policy retreat for House Republicans, there is a palpable sense of energy and excitement as lawmakers gather to strategize for the year ahead. With the midterm elections looming, the stakes are high, and members are eager to rally behind a unified message.

    One key figure who is expected to play a central role in shaping the party’s agenda is former President Donald Trump. Despite no longer holding office, Trump remains a powerful force within the GOP, and many House Republicans are looking to him for guidance on key policy issues.

    From immigration reform to healthcare, tax policy to national security, lawmakers are eager to hear Trump’s thoughts and receive his endorsement on their legislative priorities. With Trump’s loyal base of supporters still a major force within the party, his influence is undeniable.

    As House Republicans huddle together to chart their course for the coming months, there is a sense of optimism and determination in the air. With Trump’s guidance, they hope to harness this energy and momentum to achieve their goals and secure victories in the upcoming elections.

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  • GLAAD ANNOUNCES NOMINEES FOR THE 36th ANNUAL GLAAD MEDIA AWARDS


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    The 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards announced 303 nominees across 33 categories including culture-shifting stories about transgender people, people living with HIV, global LGBTQ criminalization, LGBTQ asylum seekers, LGBTQ youth, and more

    LGBTQ stories and creatives across entertainment take center stage with nominees including: “Abbott Elementary,” “Agatha All Along,” “Baby Reindeer,” Billie Eilish, Doechii, Elton John, “Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero,” “My Old Ass,” “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” “Sesame Street,” “Southern Charm,” “The Umbrella Academy,” “Will & Harper,” and “Wicked”

    Additional nominees include: The 77th Tony Awards, The 98th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, “Brilliant Minds,” Cosmopolitan, “Fancy Dance,” “Fantasmas,” “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” “Land of Women,” Michaela Jae, “Palm Royale,” “Primer Impacto,” “The Real Housewives of New York City,”
    Victoria Monét, “The View,” and Vogue

    In Journalism, local news soars with coverage from Columbus, San Francisco, Spokane, Tulsa and more nominated alongside powerhouse storytelling from The Advocate, Bloomberg TV, CNBC.com, ESPN, MSNBC, The New Yorker, PBS, Telemundo, as GLAAD celebrates newly-expanded category honoring Outstanding Independent Journalism

    GLAAD also announced Special Recognition honors for “DRAG: The Musical,” “Red Ink: A Tribute to Cecilia Gentili,” The Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center, OUTLOUD, Q.Digital, and WNBA 2024 Champions, The New York Liberty

    The 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards are presented by official sponsors Delta, Hornitos, and Sony Music Group taking place in Los Angeles on March 27, 2025

    New York, New York – Wednesday, January 22, 2025 – GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, today announced the nominees of the 36th GLAAD Media Awards. In a time of unprecedented challenges for LGBTQ people, LGBTQ stories are the antidote to anti-LGBTQ violence, legislation and disinformation.

    GLAAD’s mission to accelerate acceptance and understanding for LGBTQ people through visibility in media stands stronger than ever, with the 36th GLAAD Media Awards spotlighting 303 culture-changing nominees across 33 categories, honoring outstanding fair, accurate, and inclusive representations of LGBTQ people and issues in film, television, gaming, publishing, stage productions, music, podcasting, journalism, and more.

    Since 1990, the GLAAD Media Awards have grown to be the most visible annual LGBTQ awards show in the world, sending powerful messages of acceptance to audiences globally. Nominees for the 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards reflect work published, released, or broadcast between January 1 and December 31, 2024.

    GLAAD routinely reviews the accuracy and impact of GLAAD Media Awards categories to best reflect the ever-evolving media landscape, including the ways in which media is consumed by audiences and consumers alike. As such, and in recognition of the profusion of news sources in the overall media landscape, this year, GLAAD celebrates the category of Outstanding Blog being updated to Outstanding Independent Journalism. This expanded category will recognize creators and independent news organizations that drive journalism and commentary for and about LGBTQ people and issues.

    A tip sheet with a breakdown of nominations by media and trends among the nominees is available HERE and at: www.glaad.org/releases.

    Statement by GLAAD President & CEO Sarah Kate Ellis:
    “The GLAAD Media Awards were created nearly four decades ago to champion LGBTQ stories amid a deeply hostile and unsafe time for our community. Today, this mission holds true and ever-more important as attacks against LGBTQ people are not only growing, but finding new avenues. Whether it’s rampant misinformation or defamation of transgender people, LGBTQ youth, or the shocking corporate rollback of policies and programs that keep LGBTQ people seen and safe in a workforce, what will always prevail is our truth and talent. This year’s nominees for the 36th GLAAD Media Awards represent the best of our vibrant community, spanning across all media, genres and mediums, and send a loud and global message to industry leaders that our stories are not only popular and entertaining, but necessary and culture-changing.”

    ADDITIONAL DETAILS ABOUT THE 36th GLAAD MEDIA AWARDS

    The GLAAD Media Awards ceremony, which powers GLAAD’s work to accelerate LGBTQ acceptance and visibility in media all year round, will be held this year in Los Angeles.

    GLAAD President and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis serves as Executive Producer of the 36th GLAAD Media Awards, alongside GLAAD’s Rich Ferraro and Anthony Allen Ramos. GLAAD’s Tony Morrison will serve as Supervising Producer and Jose Useche will serve as Producer. The ceremony is produced in partnership with STAMP Event Co.

    Tag and follow #GLAADawards and @glaad for updates and reactions from nominees.

    The 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards are presented by: Official Sponsors, Delta Air Lines, Hornitos and Sony Music Group

    For more information on how to become a corporate sponsor or to purchase company tables, please contact partnerships@glaad.org

    SPECIAL RECOGNITION

    Each year, GLAAD presents non-competitive honors to projects across entertainment and media that do not fit into existing or traditional GLAAD Media Awards categories. Spotlighting the strength, resilience and ingenuity of the LGBTQ community, GLAAD has chosen six projects to receive this honor for the 36th GLAAD Media Awards.

    For their immeasurable impact and contributions to LGBTQ acceptance and visibility, GLAAD has awarded the Special Recognition honor to: “DRAG: The Musical,” “La Verdrag” (Canal Once), OUTLOUD, “Red Ink: A Tribute to Cecilia Gentili,” The Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center, “The Q Agenda” (LatiNation), and WNBA 2024 Champions: The New York Liberty.

    GLAAD’s Barbara Gittings Award for Excellence in LGBTQ Media honors a pioneering individual, group, or community media outlet that has made a significant contribution to the development of LGBTQ media. The award is named after Barbara Gittings in recognition of her groundbreaking work as editor of The Ladder, and for her appearances as an out lesbian on national news media throughout the 1970s and 1980s.

    This year, GLAAD’s Barbara Gittings Award for Excellence in LGBTQ Media is presented to: Q.Digital

    A full summary of the projects receiving Special Recognition can be found in the tip sheet with an additional breakdown of facts and figures about this year’s nominees available HERE and at: www.glaad.org/releases.

    Working journalists may apply for red carpet credentials HERE.

    Publicists may apply for red carpet credentials HERE.

    The Digital Press Kit, including social media assets for nominees and journalists is HERE

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    NOMINEES FOR THE 36TH ANNUAL GLAAD MEDIA AWARDS

    Outstanding Film – Wide Theatrical Release

    • Cuckoo (Neon)
    • Drive-Away Dolls (Focus Features)
    • Love Lies Bleeding (A24)
    • Mean Girls (Paramount Pictures)
    • My Old Ass (Amazon MGM Studios)
    • Problemista (A24)
    • Queer (A24)
    • Wicked (Universal Pictures)

    Outstanding Comedy Series

    • Abbott Elementary (ABC)
    • Ghosts (CBS)
    • Hacks (Max)
    • Loot (Apple TV+)
    • The Sex Lives of College Girls (Max)
    • Shrinking (Apple TV+)
    • Somebody Somewhere (HBO)
    • Sort Of (Max)
    • We Are Lady Parts (Peacock)
    • What We Do in the Shadows (FX)

    Outstanding Drama Series

    • 9-1-1: Lone Star (Fox)
    • Arcane (Netflix)
    • The Chi (Showtime)
    • Doctor Who (Disney+)
    • Found (NBC)
    • Heartbreak High (Netflix)
    • Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire (AMC)
    • Star Trek: Discovery (Paramount+)
    • The Umbrella Academy (Netflix)
    • Wicked City (ALLBLK)

    Outstanding New Series

    • Agatha All Along (Disney+)
    • Black Doves (Netflix)
    • Brilliant Minds (NBC)
    • Diarra from Detroit (BET+)
    • Fantasmas (HBO)
    • Hazbin Hotel (Amazon Prime Video)
    • How to Die Alone (Hulu)
    • Kaos (Netflix)
    • No Good Deed (Netflix)
    • Palm Royale (Apple TV+)

    Outstanding Film – Streaming or TV

    • Am I Ok? (Max)
    • Fancy Dance (Apple TV+)
    • Good Grief (Netflix)
    • The Groomsmen: Second Chances (Hallmark)
    • The Holiday Exchange (Amazon Prime Video / Peacock)
    • Mother of the Bride (Netflix)
    • Ricky Stanicky (Amazon Prime Video)
    • Season’s Greetings from Cherry Lane (Hallmark)
    • Sweethearts (Max)
    • Wynonna Earp: Vengeance (Tubi)

    Outstanding Documentary

    • “Breaking the News” Independent Lens (PBS)
    • “Campbell Addy” Photographer (National Geographic)
    • Chasing Chasing Amy (Level 33 Entertainment)
    • Down in the Valley (Starz)
    • Hidden Master: The Legacy of George Platt Lynes (Greenwich Entertainment)
    • “Hummingbirds” POV (PBS)
    • Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero (HBO)
    • Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution (Netflix)
    • “Who I am Not” POV (PBS)
    • Will & Harper (Netflix)

    Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series

    • Baby Reindeer (Netflix)
    • Becoming Karl Lagerfeld (Disney+)
    • Carol & The End of the World (Netflix)
    • Eric (Netflix)
    • Expats (Amazon Prime Video)
    • Feud: Capote vs The Swans (FX)
    • Get Millie Black (Max)
    • Mary & George (Starz)
    • The New Look (Apple TV+)
    • Under the Bridge (Hulu)

    Outstanding Film – Limited Theatrical Release

    • 20,000 Species of Bees (Film Movement)
    • Backspot (XYZ Films)
    • Before I Change My Mind (Epic Pictures)
    • Big Boys (Dark Star Pictures)
    • Close to You (Greenwich Entertainment)
    • Crossing (MUBI)
    • Fitting In (Blue Fox Entertainment)
    • High Tide (Strand Releasing)
    • Housekeeping for Beginners (Focus Features)
    • A Place of Our Own (Dark Star Pictures)

    Outstanding Reality Program

    • Bargain Block (HGTV)
    • Big Freedia Means Business (Fuse)
    • The Boyfriend (Netflix)
    • Queer Eye (Netflix)
    • The Real Housewives of New York City (Bravo)
    • Selling Sunset (Netflix)
    • Southern Charm (Bravo)
    • Wayne Brady: The Family Remix (Freeform)
    • We’re Here (HBO)
    • Wiggin’ Out with Tokyo Stylez (We TV)

    Outstanding Reality Competition Program

    • The Amazing Race (CBS)
    • The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula (Shudder / AMC+)
    • The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras (MTV)
    • Finding Mr. Christmas (Hallmark+)
    • Hell’s Kitchen: Head Chef’s Only (Fox)
      I Kissed a Boy (Hulu)
    • I Kissed a Girl (Hulu)
    • RuPaul’s Drag Race (MTV)
    • Top Chef (Bravo)
    • The Voice (NBC)

    Outstanding Children’s Programming

    • “Aunt Praline’s Sweetie Pie” Strawberry Shortcake: Berry in the Big City (Paramount+)
    • The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish (Nickelodeon)
    • Firebuds (Disney Jr.)
    • “I’m Pogey” Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock (Apple TV+)
    • Let’s Go, Bananas! (Cartoonito)
    • Monster High (Nickelodeon)
    • “Our Family Musical” Sesame Street (Max)
    • “Princess Royal Wedding” Princess Power (Netflix)
    • Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures (Disney Jr. / Disney+)
    • Vida the Vet (Netflix)

    Outstanding Kids & Family Programming or Film – Live Action

    • Empire Waist (Blue Fox Entertainment)
    • Heartstopper (Netflix)
    • “If You Love Me” Beyond Black Beauty (Amazon Prime Video)
    • Jane (Apple TV+)
    • “Louds in Love” The Really Loud House (Nickelodeon)

    Outstanding Kids & Family Programming or Film – Animated

    • The Bravest Knight (Hulu)
    • The Dragon Prince (Netflix)
    • Fright Krewe (Hulu / Peacock)
    • Kiff: The Haunting of Miss McGravy’s House (Disney Channel)
    • “I Wanna Dance with My Buddy” Hailey’s On It! (Disney Channel)
    • Jurassic World: Chaos Theory (Netflix)
    • The Loud House (Nickelodeon)
    • Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur (Disney Channel)
    • “Powerless” Monsters at Work (Disney Channel)
    • “Summer of Heart Eyes” Primos (Disney Channel)

    Outstanding Music Artist

    • Adam Lambert, AFTERS (More is More)
    • Billie Eilish, HIT ME HARD AND SOFT (Darkroom/Interscope)
    • Doechii, Alligator Bites Never Heal (Top Dawg Entertainment/Capitol Records)
    • Elton John, Never Too Late: Soundtrack to the Disney+ Documentary (UMG Recordings)
    • Joy Oladokun, OBSERVATIONS FROM A CROWDED ROOM (Verve Forecast/Republic Records)
    • Kali Uchis, ORQUÍDEAS (Geffen Records)
    • Omar Apollo, God Said No (Warner Records)
    • Orville Peck, Stampede (Warner Records)
    • Tove Lo, HEAT (Pretty Swede Records)
    • Victoria Monét, JAGUAR II: Deluxe (Lovett Music/RCA Records)

    Outstanding Breakthrough Music Artist

    • Beabadoobee (Dirty Hit)
    • The Blessed Madonna (Major Recordings / Warner Record)
    • Durand Bernarr (DSing Records)
    • Gigi Perez (Gigi Perez PS/Island)
    • The Last Dinner Party (Island Records)
    • Medium Build (Island Records)
    • Michaela Jaé (TribeDisciples)
    • Remi Wolf (Island Records)
    • Villano Antillano (La Buena Fortuna Music)
    • Young Miko (Wave Music Group/Capitol Records)

    Outstanding Broadway Production

    • Cult of Love, by Leslye Headland
    • Illinoise, book by Justin Peck, Jackie Sibblies Drury, music and lyrics by Sufjan Stevens
    • Lempicka, book by Carson Kreitzer, Matt Gold, music by Matt Gould, lyrics by Carson Kreitzer
    • Mother Play, by Paula Vogel
    • Oh, Mary!, by Cole Escola

    Outstanding Podcast

    • Baby, This is Keke Palmer (Wondery)
    • But We Loved (iHeart)
    • Las Culturistas (iHeart)
    • Made it Out (Made It Out Media)
    • Queer West (Audible)
    • Rooted Recovery Stories (Promises Behavioral Health/The Cast Collective)
    • “The Science Of Transgender Healthcare, Puberty Blockers, & Conversion Therapy with Dr. Jack Turban” The Checkup with Dr. Mike (DM Operations Inc.)
    • Sibling Rivalry (Studio 71)
    • Surface Level
    • Tres Leches

    Outstanding Video Game

    • Caravan SandWitch (Studio Plane Toast / Dear Villagers)
    • Dragon Age: The Veilguard (BioWare / Electronic Arts)
    • Dread Delusion (Lovely Hellplace / DreadXP)
    • Dustborn (Red Thread Games / Spotlight by Quantic Dream)
    • Fear the Spotlight (Cozy Game Pals / Blumhouse Games)
    • Life is Strange: Double Exposure (Deck Nine / Square Enix)
    • Minds Beneath Us (BearBone Studio)
    • Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Intelligent Systems / Nintendo)
    • Sorry We’re Closed (à la mode games / Akupara Games)
    • Until Then (Polychroma Games / Maximum Entertainment)

    Outstanding Comic Book

    • Alan Scott: The Green Lantern, by Tim Sheridan, Cian Tormey, Jordi Tarragona, Raúl Fernandez, John Livesay, Matt Herms, Chris Sotomayor, Lucas Gattoni (DC Comics)
    • Avengers Academy: Marvel’s Voices, by Anthony Oliveira, Carola Borelli, Bailie Rosenlund, IG Guara, Alba Glez, Elisabetta D’Amico, Pablo Collar, Karen S. Darboe, Carlos Lopez, KJ Díaz, Ian Herring, Frank William, Ariana Maher, Joe Caramagna (Marvel Infinity Comics)
    • Captain Marvel, by Alyssa Wong, Jan Bazaldua, Ruairí Coleman, Roberto Poggi, Bryan Valenza, Carlos Lopez, Ariana Maher (Marvel Comics)
    • I Heart Skull-Crusher, by Josie Campbell, Alessio Zonno, Angel De Santiago, Jim Campbell (BOOM! Studios)
    • The Nice House by the Sea, by James Tynion IV, Álvaro Martínez Bueno, Jordie Bellaire, Andworld Design (DC Comics)
    • NYX, by Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, Francesco Mortarino, Enid Balám, Elisabetta D’Amico, Michael Shelfer, Raúl Angulo, Joe Sabino (Marvel Comics)
    • The Oddly Pedestrian Life of Christopher Chaos, by Tate Brombal based on an idea by James Tynion IV, Isaac Goodhart, Soo Lee, Naomi Franq, Miquel Muerto, Patricio Delpeche, Héctor Barros, Aditya Bidikar (Dark Horse Comics)
    • Poison Ivy, by G. Willow Wilson, Marcio Takara, Luana Vecchio, Haining, Arif Prianto, Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou (DC Comics)
    • Spectregraph, by James Tynion IV, Christian Ward, Aditya Bidikar (DSTLRY)
    • Suicide Squad: Dream Team, by Nicole Maines, Eddy Barrows, Eber Ferreira, José Luís, Adriano Di Benedetto, Adriano Lucas, Becca Carey (DC Comics)

    Outstanding Original Graphic Novel/Anthology

    • Ash’s Cabin, by Jen Wang (First Second)
    • Bad Dream: A Dreamer Story, by Nicole Maines, Rye Hickman (DC Comics)
    • Becoming Who We Are: Real Stories About Growing Up Trans, [anthology] (A Wave Blue World)
    • Deadendia: The Divine Order, by Hamish Steele (Union Square & Co.)
    • The Deep Dark, by Molly Knox Ostertag (Graphix)
    • The Fox Maidens, by Robin Ha (HarperAlley)
    • Lunar Boy, by Jes Wibowo and Cin Wibowo (HarperAlley)
    • My Fairy Godfather, by Robert Mailer Anderson, Jon Sack (Fantagraphics)
    • The Ribbon Skirt, by Cameron Mukwa (Graphix)
    • The Science of Ghosts, by Lilah Sturges, El Garing, Alitha Martinez, Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, Jimmy Betancourt (Legendary Comics)

    Outstanding Variety or Talk Show Episode

    • The 77th Tony Awards (CBS)
    • The 98th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (NBC)
    • “Bernie Sanders Rips the Democratic Establishment; Trump Allies Claim Massive Mandate: A Closer Look” Late Night with Seth Meyers (NBC)
    • “D.C. Woman Turns Childhood Home Into Communal Living For LGBTQ+ Seniors” The Kelly Clarkson Show (syndicated)
    • “DNA: This is Not My Child / Mom, Why Can’t You Accept Me?” Karamo (syndicated)
    • “Elliot Page Talks Season 4 of ‘The Umbrella Academy,’ Fighting Anti-LGBTQ Legislation” The View (ABC)
    • “Laverne Cox Unpacks Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation, Bullying & Transness for Spirit Day” The Daily Show (Comedy Central)
    • “Libraries” Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
    • “Queer Teacher Gets a Life-Changing Surprise!” The Jennifer Hudson Show (syndicated)
    • “A Special Monologue for the Republican in Your Life” Jimmy Kimmel Live (ABC)

    Outstanding TV Journalism Segment

    • “Becoming Che” SC Featured (ESPN)
    • “Big Gay Football” CBS Sports (CBS)
    • “Demystifying Trans Identities” (Spectrum News 1 Ohio)
    • “Pete and Chasten Buttigieg on Fatherhood” CBS News Sunday Morning (CBS)
    • “Project Asylum: Transgender Asylum Seekers Find Hope Through San Francisco’s LGBTQ Asylum Project” CBS News Bay Area (KPIX-TV CBS 5 Bay Area)
    • “Small Town in Arkansas a Safe Haven For LGBTQ+ Residents” GMA3 (ABC)
    • “Spectrum Indigenous Celebrates Pride Month With Two Spirit Powwows” KREM 2 News (KREM-TV CBS 2 Spokane)
    • “Stonewall House” NBC News Now (NBC)
    • “Transgender Pastor In California Builds Inclusive Church For LGBTQ+ Community” CBS Mornings (CBS)
    • “Vogue Realness: Billy Porter & LGBTQIA Community Celebrate Dancer O’Shae Sibley” America In Black (BET+)

    Outstanding TV Journalism – Long-Form

    • “American Problems, Trans Solutions” Local, USA (PBS via WORLD Channel)
    • “The Cure for HIV” Scripps News Reports (Scripps News)
    • “Chella Man” It’s Ok to Ask Questions (WMAQ-TV NBC 5 Chicago)
    • “The Life and Death of Blaze Bernstein” 48 Hours (CBS)
    • “Proud Legacy: A NY1 Special” (Spectrum News NY1)

    Outstanding Live TV Journalism – Segment or Special

    • “Africa’s Anti-LGBTQ Laws: Impact on Uganda’s Economy, Ghana Wants Bill Accelerated” Horizons Middle East & Africa (Bloomberg Television)
    • “Algerian Boxer Imane Khelif Names J.K. Rowling and Elon Musk in Cyberbullying Suit” NBC News Now (NBC)
    • “Democrats are Learning The Wrong Message on Trans Youth” Inside with Jen Psaki (MSNBC)
    • “Finding Love & Light in Unexpected Places: Small Towns Celebrate Pride Across America” Good Morning America (ABC)
    • “Ina Fried Talks Imane Khelif” The Saturday/Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart (MSNBC)
    • “LGBTQ+ Asylum Seekers flee to U.S. to Save Their Lives” José Díaz-Balart Reports (MSNBC)
    • “Pride Across America” ABC News Group (ABC)
    • “Rep. Leigh Finke Discusses Gender Affirming Healthcare with Pamela Brown” CNN Newsroom (CNN)
    • “Sarah McBride reflects on Becoming First Openly Transgender Person Elected To Congress” PBS NewsHour (PBS)
    • “Young Voters Could Decide The 2024 Election” The 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle (MSNBC)

    Outstanding Print Article

    • “After Trump’s Election Win, Local Trans Community Concerned About Their Future” by DeAsia Paige (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
    • “‘Changing The Narrative’: Advocates Fight HIV Stigma in Dallas’ Latino Community” by Abraham Nudelstejer (The Dallas Morning News)
    • “‘I Want To Exist’: Three Days at a Texas Summer Camp for LGBTQ Kids.” by Erin Allday (San Antonio Express-News / San Francisco Chronicle)
    • “Joe Locke on ‘Heartstopper’ Embracing Sex, Being a Queer Marvel Star in ‘Agatha’ and Why ‘There Are Days I Never Want to Play a Gay Character Again’” by Adam B. Vary (Variety)
    • “Meet the Young Transgender Teens Changing America and the World” by Ryan Adamczeski (The Advocate)
    • “Noah J. Ricketts Brings the Bluegrass to Hollywood and Broadway” by Spencer Jenkins (Queer Kentucky)
    • “Opinion: Celebrating 10 Years of Marriage Equality, More LGBTQ+ History Left to Write” by Josiah Robinson (Tulsa World)
    • “Our Queerest Century” [special project] (Los Angeles Times)
    • “Paris Olympics: More Queer Athletes, More Medals, More Pride, Less Grindr” by Dawn Ennis (Washington Blade)
    • “Sasha Velour Sashays Into The Culture Wars” by Maura Judkis (The Washington Post)

    Outstanding Magazine Overall Coverage

    • The Advocate
    • Allure
    • Cosmopolitan
    • The Hollywood Reporter
    • Metro Weekly
    • OUT
    • People
    • Plus
    • Variety
    • Vogue

    Outstanding Online Journalism Article

    • “Afraid Your Child Will Regret Their Transition? Let’s Talk About It!” by Ben V. Greene (Romper.com)
    • “CeCé Telfer Was Barred From Competing at The 2024 Paris Olympics as a Trans Woman Athlete. She Has Her Sights Set On L.A. In 2028.” by David Artavia (Yahoo.com)
    • “First They Tried to ‘Cure’ Gayness. Now They’re Fixated on ‘Healing’ Trans People.” by Madison Pauly with Henry Carnell (MotherJones.com)
    • “Fleeing the Country and Rationing Testosterone: Transgender Americans’ New Reality Under a Trump Presidency” by Beth Greenfield (Fortune.com)
    • “Friends Remember Nex Benedict, Oklahoma Student Who Died After School Fight, as ‘Fiery Kid’” by Jo Yurcaba (NBCNews.com)
    • “He’s 23 and in an Ohio Prison for Exposing Someone to HIV – Even Though He Couldn’t Transmit the Virus” with Ken Schneck/Rachel Dissell (TheBuckeyeFlame.com/TheMarshallProject.com)
    • “Missouri Republican’s Antigay Slur-Filled Posts Remain on Instagram Despite Violating Meta’s Policies” by Christopher Wiggins (Advocate.com)
    • “Thailand Could Soon Legalize Same-Sex Marriage. It Would Change Lives.” by Rebecca Root (them.us)
    • “These Trans People And Their Families Can’t Afford To Flee To A Friendlier State” by Nico Lang (HuffPost.com)
    • “Your Guide to Accessing Gender-Affirming Care” by Madison Feller (Elle.com)

    Outstanding Online Journalism – Video or Multimedia

    • “Ballin’ Out” (OutSports.com)
    • “The Legacy of Cecilia Gentili: First Pride Without Mother” (Time.com)
    • “A Life In Fear: The Dangers Of Finding Love Online As A Queer Woman In Nigeria” (CNN.com)
    • “Love to the Max: Family Bonds Protect a Trans Teen in Texas” (NewYorker.com)
    • “The Past, Present, and Future of Trans Visibility in Fashion” (InStyle.com)
    • “Rainbow Girls: 10 Years of Protection and Prejudice” The Picture Show (NPR.org)
    • “RuPaul, Tina Knowles, Billy Eichner & More Give Ts Madison Her Flowers” (LogoTV.com)
    • “The Uncertain Future Of A Historic LGBTQ+ Safe Space: New York City’s People’s Beach” (ABCNews.com)
    • “War On Woke: How a Gay Rights Index Once Touted By Walmart And Others Became a Conservative Target” (CNBC.com)
    • “Seat 31: Zooey Zephyr” (NewYorker.com)

    Outstanding Independent Journalism

    • The 19th
    • Assigned Media
    • The Buckeye Flame
    • The Don Lemon Show
    • Erin in the Morning
    • Gaye Magazine
    • Queer News Daily
    • The Queer Review
    • TransLash Media
    • Under the Desk News

    Special Recognition

    • “DRAG: The Musical”
    • OUTLOUD
    • Q.Digital
    • “Red Ink: A Tribute to Cecilia Gentili”
    • The Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center
    • The New York Liberty

    SPANISH-LANGUAGE CATEGORIES

    CATEGORÍAS EN ESPAÑOL

    Serie de televisión con guión sobresaliente (Outstanding Scripted Television Series)

    • Cris Miró (Max)
    • Land of Women (Apple TV+)
    • Nadie nos va a extrañar (Amazon Prime Video)
    • El secreto del río (Netflix)
    • Vestidas de azul (Atresplayer)

    Periodismo televisivo sobresaliente (Outstanding TV Journalism)

    • “Un Amor de Impacto” Primer Impacto (Univision)
    • “Esta es la historia de ‘Miss Gaviota’, la primera luchadora trans de México” Noticias Telemundo (Telemundo)
    • “‘En Honduras nos matan’: estas mujeres transgénero huyeron de persecuciones” Noticias Telemundo (Telemundo)
    • “Más Allá de los Pronombres” Noticias Telemundo Colorado (Telemundo Colorado)
    • “Ojo Crítico: Nava Mau’” Showbiz (CNN en Español)

    Artículo sobresaliente de periodismo digital (Outstanding Online Journalism Article)

    • “Así se desmontan los argumentos de una persona TERF” por Aitana Villegas (Huffingtonpost.es)
    • “Cuando cambiar de nombre es todo un reto: la lucha de las infancias trans en México” por Alicia Fábregas (ElPais.com)
    • “Estudio lo confirma: jóvenes LGBTQ+ en Puerto Rico son más propensos al acoso, la depresión, ideación e intentos suicidas” por David Cordero Mercado (ElNuevoDia.com)
    • “Frida Cartas: “Yo no salí del clóset, salí del útero de mi madre y años más tarde tuve que autoparirme sola” por Diana Massis (BBC Mundo)
    • “Jóvenes latinos gay ven un porcentaje creciente de nuevos casos de VIH en EEUU” por Vanessa G. Sánchez, Phillip Reese y Devna Bose (Univision.com & APNews.com)
    • “Los líderes emberá LGBTI que resisten a las terapias de conversión y a las amenazas de los paramilitares” por Daniela Díaz (ElPais.com)
    • “Mujeres trans en deportes: cuando lo más importante es poder competir” por Oscar Bermeo Ocaña* (Sentiido.com)
    • “Señales de retroceso para la comunidad LGBTQ de Argentina bajo el nuevo gobierno de Javier Milei” por Debora Rey (The Associated Press y El Nuevo Día)
    • “Sindicalista y mujer trans: esta es la historia de Maura Alzate” por Mariana Escobar Bernoske (ElEspectador.com)
    • “‘Trump quiere borrarnos’: la lucha por los derechos de la comunidad LGBTQ resuena en la convención demócrata” por Albinson Linares (Telemundo.com)

    Periodismo digital sobresaliente – video o multimedia (Outstanding Online Journalism – Video or Multimedia)

    • “Una cena con Ana y Virginia: Navidad fuera del clóset, con tu familia y en pareja” por Alejandra Ortiz Molano y Catalina Mesa Urquijo (La Disidencia – El Espectador)
    • “Derechos de las diversidades sexuales en Colombia” por Juan Camilo Arias, Edwin Rodríguez Oliveros, Sergio Rozo, Sandra Lucía Molano Torres, Joan Sebastián Ocampo, Juliana Aragón Echeverry, Juan Camilo Arias, Tatiana Rentería y María Clara Quiroz Arango (El Espectador)
    • “Derechos LGBTIQ+ en Latinoamérica: retrocesos en países a la vanguardia y orgullo por las conquistas” por Manuela Cano Pulido (Ellas Hoy – France 24 Español)
    • “La investigadora que buscaba su identidad” por Natalia Orozco, Cristina Gleinig y Carlos Delgado (Fuerza Latina – DW Español)
    • “El Orgullo Es Universal” por Rigo Villalobos y Aline González Basalo (Telemundo 20 San Diego)

    Reconocimiento Especial /Special Recognition

    • “The Q Agenda” (LatiNation)
    • “La Verdrag” (Canal Once)

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    Working journalists may apply for red carpet credentials HERE.

    Publicists may apply for red carpet credentials HERE.

    The Digital Press Kit, including social media assets for nominees and journalists is HERE



    GLAAD ANNOUNCES NOMINEES FOR THE 36th ANNUAL GLAAD MEDIA AWARDS

    The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) has officially announced the nominees for the 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards, which honor media for fair, accurate, and inclusive representations of the LGBTQ+ community.

    This year’s nominees include a diverse range of television shows, films, and media outlets that have made significant strides in representing LGBTQ+ characters and storylines. Some of the standout nominees include the groundbreaking series “Pose,” the critically acclaimed film “Booksmart,” and the hit show “Schitt’s Creek.”

    GLAAD President and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis expressed her excitement about this year’s nominees, stating, “This year’s nominees truly represent the best of LGBTQ representation in media, and we are thrilled to honor their outstanding contributions to our community.”

    The winners of the 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards will be announced at a ceremony in New York City on March 19, 2021, and in Los Angeles on April 16, 2021. Stay tuned for updates on the winners and be sure to support and celebrate LGBTQ+ representation in media.

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    GLAAD Media Awards, GLAAD nominees, LGBTQ+ representation, media recognition, 36th Annual GLAAD Awards, LGBTQ+ advocacy, diversity in media, GLAAD winners, inclusive storytelling

    #GLAAD #ANNOUNCES #NOMINEES #36th #ANNUAL #GLAAD #MEDIA #AWARDS

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