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Get Back Out There Episode 1: Amazing Race Winners Will & James in Palm Springs

Get Back Out There Episode 1: Amazing Race Winners Will & James in Palm Springs | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

In the first episode of their new series with Out Traveler, Will & James explore the queerest little town in the California desert.

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Cathedral City's 'Rainbow Crossing' restored to honor late Mayor Greg Pettis

Cathedral City's 'Rainbow Crossing' restored to honor late Mayor Greg Pettis | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Rainbow Crossing is a rainbow-painted crosswalk at the intersection of Highway 111 and West Buddy Rogers Avenue.

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Brothers of the Desert empowers gay Black men and allies in the Coachella Valley

Brothers of the Desert empowers gay Black men and allies in the Coachella Valley | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

It is very important to the group to stay connected with the larger Black community and its allies.

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JetBlue adds Ft.Lauderdale nonstop seasonal service to PSP

JetBlue adds Ft.Lauderdale nonstop seasonal service to PSP | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

JetBlue is launching a new nonstop seasonal service from Palm Springs International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Florida. 

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With same-sex marriage vow renewals, Palm Springs Methodist church affirms support for all members

With same-sex marriage vow renewals, Palm Springs Methodist church affirms support for all members | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

The ceremony included one marriage and 19 vow renewals. It came as the United Methodist Church implemented stricter LGBTQ rules.

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Palm Springs Gay Bars Guide: A Keeper for Pride Weekend

Palm Springs Gay Bars Guide: A Keeper for Pride Weekend | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Keep this handy Palm Springs gay bars guide for the upcoming Greater Palm Springs Pride weekend that calls out cheap drinks, sassy drag, and karaoke.

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Grand Marshals Named for the Palm Springs Pride Parade

Grand Marshals Named for the Palm Springs Pride Parade | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Greater Palm Springs Pride announced today two individuals with strong ties to the region who will serve as the Grand Marshals for the annual Pride parade. Recognizing their achievements and community service, Michael C. Green has been named Community Grand Marshal and Alexander Rodriguez will serve as Media Grand Marshal of the 2019 Greater Palm Springs Pride Parade.

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Palm Springs Delivers As One Of The Top LGBTQ Desinations Perfect For A Fun, Safe And Welcoming Summer Getaway

Palm Springs Delivers As One Of The Top LGBTQ Desinations Perfect For A Fun, Safe And Welcoming Summer Getaway | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

We honor the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising - Fabulous pool parties. Stylish bars and impeccably designed hotels. Pampering spas and energetic nightclubs. Lavish events. There’s no question that the Palm Springs ranks as one of the world’s top destinations for LGBTQ travelers. Whether traveling as a couple or looking for a singles scene, Palm Springs offers a splashy summer scene.

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A Trans Man Steps Into The Ring – And Wins His Debut As A Professional Boxer

A Trans Man Steps Into The Ring – And Wins His Debut As A Professional Boxer | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

After an injury forced Patricio Manuel to withdraw from the women's Olympic boxing trials, the fighter faced a reckoning. He decided to start living as a man – and to rebuild his boxing career as one.

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Win a Palm Springs Weekend valued at $500

Win a Palm Springs Weekend valued at $500 | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Win a #GayPalmSprings Weekend valued at $500, including #GayResort for 2 nights, plus enjoy #GayNightlife on Arenas Road, our restaurants and featured attractions while you're here. #GayTravel

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Why every gay man should visit Palm Springs at least once in his life

Why every gay man should visit Palm Springs at least once in his life | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
How a city of 48,000 became one of the world's foremost gay hotspots – with an all-LGBTI city council to boot
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VIDEO: LGBT Elders Read Letters To Younger Self

Special thank you to The LGBT Community Center of the Desert: Thanks to production assistant Jake Arman.

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Palm Springs Councilmember Lisa Middleton to be honored by CA LGBT Caucus

Palm Springs Councilmember Lisa Middleton to be honored by CA LGBT Caucus | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
Middleton, the first transgender person to be elected to a non-judicial office in California, will be honored by the Legislature's LGBT Caucus on Monday.
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Historic gay bars in Palm Springs see light at the end of the tunnel

Historic gay bars in Palm Springs see light at the end of the tunnel | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Despite more than a year of closures, many of the bars on Arenas Road are open again. "These bars are more than just drinking places," one owner said.

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Palm Springs couple continues to fight food insecurity despite pandemic

Palm Springs couple continues to fight food insecurity despite pandemic | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

“Food security is really important to me,” Jim Scheibel says. “I fundamentally believe a warm meal is a basic human right.”

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Palm Springs Pride: Gay bars staying alive during pandemic

Palm Springs Pride: Gay bars staying alive during pandemic | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Palm Springs Pride on Arenas will be a quieter affair this year due to COVID-19.

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The National Gay Wedding Association Announces Ground-breaking LGBTQ+ Inclusive Awareness Conference: #ShareTheLove

The National Gay Wedding Association Announces Ground-breaking LGBTQ+ Inclusive Awareness Conference: #ShareTheLove | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

The National Gay Wedding Association (NGWA), the only professional association dedicated to cultivating partnerships with LGBTQ+ inclusive wedding vendors, is pleased to announce its first-ever LGBTQ+ Inclusive Awareness Conference, #sharethelove from September 15 to 17, 2020 in Palm Springs, CA, at the iconic Riviera Resort & Spa, in the heart of the city’s Uptown Design District.

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Chasten Buttigieg, spouse of Pete, to attend Palm Springs fundraiser

Chasten Buttigieg, spouse of Pete, to attend Palm Springs fundraiser | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

On Sunday, Jan. 5, Chasten Buttigieg, the mayor's husband, will headline two "brunch" events in Palm Springs

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Palm Springs announces Pride Week

Palm Springs announces Pride Week | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

The City of Palm Springs is honoring the LGBTQ community by declaring November 1st through November 3rd as Palm Springs pride week. 

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Palm Springs named world's top spot for LGBT seniors to visit, retire

Palm Springs named world's top spot for LGBT seniors to visit, retire | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

What some may find surprising is that Palm Springs recently was named the world’s best place for LGBTQ seniors to travel to or retire. Other cities on the list, which was created by AARP Travel Center and Expedia, include well-known, gay-friendly places like Provincetown, Mass.; Minneapolis; and New York.

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Qchella Media Corporation Launches K-GAY Radio to Palm Springs and the World

Qchella Media Corporation Launches K-GAY Radio to Palm Springs and the World | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

The day after Christmas brought the launch of Qchella Media Corporation and the new K-GAY 106.5, The Pride of the Valley, which debuted its new music format on Wednesday, December 26. K-GAY, as part of Qchella Media, is a new local radio station at 106.5 FM and streamed worldwide on TuneIn Radio.   It serves the LGBTQ+ community with entertainment and information, including an on-demand podcasting platform bringing a wide variety of LGBTQ+ content to their audience in Palm Springs, the Coachella Valley and worldwide.

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Inauguration in Cathedral City Embraces Diversity

Inauguration in Cathedral City Embraces Diversity | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

The inauguration of the Cathedral City mayor and members of the City Council is designed to showcase the city's embrace of its rich culture and diversity.

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NLGJA convention heads to Palm Springs, Calif.

NLGJA convention heads to Palm Springs, Calif. | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
More than 350 LGBTQ journalists are expected to attend the 2018 convention of NLGJA - The Association of LGBTQ Journalists, when it gathers from September 6-9 in sunny Palm Springs, California. According to NLGJA Executive Director Adam K. Pawlus, the return to the West Coast is long overdue for the organization.
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Why Pride Month Matters to Real Estate

Why Pride Month Matters to Real Estate | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
NAGLREP Founder Jeff Berger discusses fair housing for LGBTs, and the importance of Pride Month in real estate.
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How an older LGBT generation is saving its youth

How an older LGBT generation is saving its youth | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
Sanctuary Palm Springs is the first all-LGBT transitional housing program plus foster care residence for queer youth. But the concept on which it's based — of older LGBT people guiding LGBT youth — is part of a slowly growing movement.
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