[ВИДЕО] Квир-рэпер Микки Бланко представила первый сингл "You Will Find It" из нового альбома

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[ВИДЕО] В Австралии видеоигре Cyberpunk 2077 присвоили рейтинг "18+": есть однополый секс, проститутки и фаллоимитаторы

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Шер спела "Chiquitita" на испанском, чтобы поддержать ЮНИСЕФ

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Искусственный "гей-радар": стоит ли ЛГБТ бояться компьютерных технологий?

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"Прокудринский" ЦПУР включил ЛГБТ в число "нуждающихся в особой господдержке" в условиях пандемии

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Профессиональный волейболист Деннис Дель Валле совершил камин-аут

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ЛГБТ-люди в Архангельске чаще всего сталкиваются с оскорблениями и угрозами насилия

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Фитнес-тренер побаловал себя красивым бельем - гомофобы в шоке

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В "...ЛГБТ-сети" сравнили пандемию с войной: ЛГБТ-люди оказались в авангарде ее фронтов

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Совместный тур Адама Ламберта и Кристины Агилеры не состоится из-за пандемии коронавируса

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Николас Кейдж сыграет Джо Экзотика, эпатажного любителя тигров и мужчин

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[ВИДЕО] "ЛГБТ-стендапер" Андрей Бебуришвили назвал гомофобию "замещением проблем" россиян

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[ВИДЕО] Не хотите Зазу Наполи в качестве курьера? ...Такое возможно в Индиане

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Почему геи так любят класть матрас на пол

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Гей-пара из Сан-Франциско "дистанцировалась" и сыграла свадьбу на заднем дворе дома друга

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[ВИДЕО] Трансгендерная участница "Дома-2" пожаловалась в прокуратуру на неуважение питерской полиции

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Геи и мужчины-бисексуалы не смогут стать донорами плазмы для лечения больных коронавирусом в Великобритании

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[ВИДЕО] Баптистская церковь Грузии готова приютить нуждающихся, независимо от их веры и сексуальной ориентации

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Папа Франциск поручил оказать поддержку общине трансгендерных людей, пострадавших из-за пандемии

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Певица Скарлетт написала композицию "Голоса в раю" - об умерших от COVID-19

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Художник-гей рисует супергероев в стиле пин-ап - муж полностью одобряет

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Пандемия COVID-19 резко снизила распространение ВИЧ и других половых болезней

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После победы в "Проекте Подиум" дизайнер Джеффри Мак выпустил духи и начал карьеру в порно

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Минздрав РФ интересуется "коммерциализацией" рынка суррогатного материнства в интересах однополых пар

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Остановить поток оскорблений в адрес ЛГБТ во время пандемии COVID-19!

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International Firefighters’ Day: Recognizing and Supporting Firefighters in Their All-Hazards Role

Today, May 4th, is International Firefighters’ Day. Each year on this day, firefighters are celebrated – and rightly so.   Most people have an image of firefighters clad in heavy coats, over-sized boots and sturdy helmets, rushing into

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Getting My Ducks In a Row: The Importance of Professional Connections

Last week, my teenage son came to me and said, “Yo, Mom. Can we get some baby ducks?” No joke. He really said “Yo, Mom.” (Cue the eye roll.) And he really asked for ducks. (Cue the eyebrow lift.) I quickly brushed off this request

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911 Dispatchers Making a Difference Now, Always

Late last month, CBS News in New York reported that 911 dispatchers in that beleaguered hub have received, on several occasions, more emergency calls than they took on September 11, 2001. Call volume in the most populated city in the US typically ranges

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Infographic Reinforces Infection Control As Covid-19 Continues

If there has been a constant concern throughout the coronavirus, it has been the issue of infection control. While the medical community works tirelessly to save lives and straighten the COVID-19 curve, first responders play an equally vital role on the

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Demobilizing buildings under construction, alteration or demolition during COVID-19 construction shutdown

  COVID-19 is having an immediate and drastic impact on the construction industry with job sites being abandoned and workers being furloughed. A byproduct of these unprecedented pandemic-related changes has been the demobilization of

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Maintaining Egress from Businesses During the COVID-19 Emergency

The overused understatement of the decade is, “This is an unprecedented time.” While the coronavirus outbreak has turned our lives into something none of us likely ever imagined, one fundamental life safety truth remains: THERE IS NO

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CRR: Where Data is (Tiger) King

#tigerkingnetflix         #tigerkingmemes   COVID-19 has flipped our world upside down. Whether you’re on the front lines of this global health crisis or doing your part by staying put, we are all coping with losses

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Recent information-sharing and translation efforts show that the Middle East and North Africa are top of mind for NFPA

During this difficult time, as the world witnesses the relentless spread of COVID-19, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has released several new resources to help stakeholders with life safety efforts. Two documents, in particular, an

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An Offer Instead of an Ask: Building Partnerships During a Global Pandemic

At the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, a call came from the Community Outreach Coordinator in my town seeking volunteers to assist with a newly implemented meal share program. To ensure no residents would be hungry while stay-at-home orders are in

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Drones to the rescue: how drones are helping in the fight against COVID-19

With COVID-19 “stay at home” advisories in effect across the globe, an unlikely technology has come to the aid of public safety agencies responsible for enforcement measures: drones. Government officials everywhere have asked citizens to

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15.4 Live with your Qs from Quarantine

We asked what you wanted us to talk about, and here are the results, yet more Potter silliness while we're all in lockdown!

Reminders!
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Join our patreon! http://patreon.com/pottercast - Now, you can also join our Discord community there!

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15.3: Yanni vs Laurel, the Social Distancing Edition

We are isolating together for this freewheeling hour of silliness where we take your Harry Potter questions and have some fun.

ALSO, SOME NEWS: Now there are TWO Patreons: One for just PotterCast, one for Roll 9 3/4 and all the other Mischief Media shows. BOTH get you access to our discord, where there are Harry Potter, gaming, television, movies. cooking, crafting, and a ton of other amazing conversations happening. PLUS lots of amazing bonus content updated weekly.

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Also visit Mischief Merch!  We have so much cool swag there.

Also, there is a LOT of content to entertain you on your quarantine on the Mischief twitch channel — and there will be PotterCast streaming there soon. Watch the hashtag #MischiefFromHome for more!

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15.2: Sorting It Out: J.K. Rowling, transphobia, and what just happened to our community (with Jackson Bird)

Welcome to a very special episode of PotterCast!

This week, J.K. Rowling angered and saddened many fans when she came out in support of a woman whose company had not renewed her employment contract because she refused to recognize the legally protected rights of trans people. In coming back from a months-long Twitter hiatus, J.K. Rowling mischaracterized the facts of the case in support of a dangerous and unscientific movement that invalidates the trans experience, and in doing so flies in the face of medical consensus worldwide.

Her comments also confused a lot of fans who are not fully familiar with the issues at stake, or cannot understand how someone whose book series is so vehemently about tolerance can express support for a woman whose views invalidate so many people's existences. That's why in this episode, we are going over it all.

Jackson Bird, longtime friend of the podcast and of Leaky, as well as author, trans activist and educator, and expert Waffler, joins us to explain and process what this means for Harry Potter fans. We discuss:

• What actually happened
• What J.K. Rowling said versus what happened to the woman in question, Maya Forstater
• Why many fans saw this coming
• What to do now that the creator of the series we love so dearly has taken this stance
• How to support trans and non-binary communities
• How we as fans are feeling about all of this
• What to do now, especially since we still love this community

We hope you'll listen and share. Here are some helpful resources, including things we mention in the show:

• Jack's book! SORTED: Growing up, coming out, and finding my place
• A list of information from medical communities around the world validating that trans and non-binary people exist
• GLAAD's transgender media program has great resources, FAQs, ways to take action, and ways to learn
• Transstudent.org has more Information regarding sex and gender
• GONADS, the great series by RadioLab

News articles regarding this incident:

• The Cut
• Vox (on British culture and the "gender critical" movement)
• The Mary Sue

News articles regarding past incidents that have also upset the community:

• The Mary Sue on Johnny Depp and the Crimes of Grindelwald
• Past indicators that J.K. Rowling was following trans-exclusionary ideologies
• The Guardian on J.K. Rowling's writings on Native American cultulre
• "The Harry Potter Series Makes a Mess of Its Commentary on Racism" — The Mary Sue
• "Is Fantastic Beasts 2 Racist? Not Quite" — The Washington Post

PotterCast and Leaky stand with our trans and non-binary friends and colleagues. 

This episode is in the process of being transcribed. For more, see pottercast.com.

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15.1: PotterCast Vs. MuggleCast LIVE from LeakyCon Boston 2019!

There are three games in this episode! We recommend putting yourself into the mode of a contestant as you listen to the first.

Remember!

1. Visit Mischief Merch to purchase this limited edition PotterCast: After All This Time shirt.
2. Don’t forget that we have a Patreon where you can get extra (sorting-related!) content!
3. Check out our new sponsor, Shaker and Spoon

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#300: It’s Funny How That Worked Out – Our 300th Episode!

LIVE FROM LEAKYCON 2019: BOSTON – OUR 300TH EPISODE!

In this episode, we discuss our fandom-packed weekend at the 10th anniversary of LeakyCon and discuss the last ten years of PotterCast. We also revisit some of our favorite old-school PotterCast segments – Canonconclundrums (with Chris Rankin!), Are You Smarter Than John Noe?, and a Dueling!We also have our first new shirt in TEN YEARS!

Visit Mischief Merch to purchase this limited edition PotterCast: After All This Time shirt.Don’t forget that we have a Patreon where you can get extra (sorting-related!) content!

Don’t forget that we have a Patreon where you can get extra (sorting-related!) content!

Produced by Adam Molina // Assoc. Produced by Kylie Madden

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#299: Fantastic Beasts's Dan Fogler at LeakyCon Boston

LIVE FROM LEAKYCON: PotterCast's Spotlight with Dan Fogler!

In this episode, we talk with Dan Fogler about how he approached Jacob's characterization in the Fantastic Beasts films, what it's like to film knowing the magical creatures will be added in post-production, Jacob's complicated relationship with Queen, and more! 

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#298: Roll 9 3/4

So this is a special PotterCast, in which we TRY A NEW THING for the first time in 15 years?

WELCOME TO THE FIRST ROLL 9 3/4 OMG AHH!! Frankie came to us a few months ago and wanted to try doing Harry Potter-themed D&D. First, we said "How do you D&D?" and then we just said "let's do it."

This is mostly us being silly and ridiculous together and we hope you'll enjoy the ride.

We really want to know what you think! Please:

- Use the hashtag #roll934 to talk about it so we can talk with you!
- Get us on Twitter at @Roll934 or Facebook (also @Roll934). Website coming soon.
- If you like it, tell your friends! If you don't like it, shh, we never met.

Frank Franco conceived this project and serves as the game's DM. The players are Bre Bishop, John Noe, and Melissa Anelli. 

Original music (and sound effects!) by Andre Karame.

WE ARE SO NERVOUS BUT THIS WILL BE FUN TELL US WHAT YOU THINK AHHH

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#297: Avian Larceny

Welcome to PotterCast 297! In this episode:

- What happened in Times Square with Cursed Child, again?

- In How About That: Hagrid in the first few chapters! How he got to Harry, what he knew, what magic he used, and what was really up with the pink umbrella.

- HAGRID CAN SPELL HAPPY BIRTHDAY THANK YOU

- Can you convict an owl of theft?

- In the drums, Frankie has an announcement! 

Don't forget that we have a Patreon where you can get extra (sorting-related!) content!

Produced by Adam Molina // Assoc. Produced by Kylie Madden

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#296: The Very Secret and Amazing Life of Arabella Figg

This week: we go through the week's Potter news, including the new Wizarding World app as well as the upcoming release of the graphic edition of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire!

This week's What About That: Arabella Figg is here to change all our SEO results. Who was she? What's her history? Was she married? Was she gay?

Also: squibs in the wizarding world: what does it mean to be a squib? What's the deal with the book and the quill? Why was it mean to Neville? WHY WOULD ANYONE EVER BE MEAN TO NEVILLE?

Also this week from Mischief Media: Listen to A Story Most Queer, now available wherever you listen!

Don't forget that we have a Patreon where you can get extra (sorting-related!) content!

By the way: never listen to what number we call the show inside the recording. We're gonna stop doing that.

Also, in the drums: John explains Brexit! 

Produced by Adam Molina // Assoc. Produced by Kylie Madden

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#295: Live with Tom Felton at LeakyCon 2019: Dallas

Live from LeakyCon 2019: Dallas – Melissa interviews Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) and he tells stories from filming, discusses the passion of fandom, and answers audience questions!

Remember – LeakyCon is coming! Join us in Boston, MA from October 11-13th for our TENTH anniversary! Get your tickets now.

PotterCast is a Mischief Media podcast! Check out all we have to offer. This episode was hosted by Melissa Anelli, John Noe, and Frak Fraco III, produced by Adam Molina, and associate produced by Kylie Madden.

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#292: Wizards Unite!

A whole episode about the game! THE GAME! THE NEW WIZARD GAME! John, Frak, and Melissa detail the new game from Niantic and all their experiences with it.

Also, check out Extraneous, where we are giving the His Dark Materials books the deep-diving PotterCast treatment!

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#291: Live from PodX! with Draco and the Malfoys and Potterless

What would a PotterCast with Harry and the Potters be if Draco and the Malfoys weren't on next? PC 291 features John and Melissa live at PodX, the podcasting convention - and features a performance from Brian of Draco and the Malfoys and a guest spot with Mike from Potterless! Lots of McGonagall chatter inside as well...

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#290: Accio Hagrid (with Harry and the Potters!)

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#289: Gross Beer and Other Magic

YEmma's news is back, and the crew goes over the Fantastic Beasts delay and what it may mean. Also, a new segment! The Mischief Corner, which this time goes DEEEEEEP down the rabbit hole with Floo Powder. Contains all sorts of spoilers. Plus a mailbag segment! What is this, 2007? 

Post-episode to-do list:
- Send us your thoughts on any of our social accounts (@pottercast on twitter, @pottercastpod on instagram - yes john we got an instagram)
- Send us thoughts, comments, etc at staff@pottercast.com.
- Rate and review!

Hosts: Melissa Anelli, Frank Franco, John Noe
Emma's News: Emma Pocock
Mischief Corner: Sierra Fox, Sam Harris, Kylie Madden
Producer: Adam Molina
Production Asst.: Kylie Madden 

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#288: I Need a Map

On the podcast today:

- News Updates: Wizard Unite username reservation

- News Update: WB concerned about Depp’s participation in the films

- Can they recast Jonny Depp at this point?

- Horcruxes: Voldemort and Grindelwald

- Post Production Interview: Changes to the Wizarding World

- Rules of the Potterverse: Can you change McGonagall’s canon?

- International Travel in Crimes of Grindelwald

This episode was produced by Adam Molina and production assisted by Kylie Madden; and named by our patron, Adam Davis! Thank you, Adam!

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